Why Is Facial Cleansing So Important?

Simply rinsing with water is not enough to keep your skin clear. Water alone cannot remove excess oil, makeup, or impurities. Without proper cleansing, pores remain clogged, irritation develops, and skincare products cannot penetrate effectively.

Benefits of proper facial cleansing:

• Removes dirt, oil, and makeup
• Prevents blemishes and irritation
• Protects the skin barrier
• Prepares skin for serums, creams, and ampoules

What Makes a Good Facial Cleanser?

A professional facial cleanser should:

• Gently but effectively clean pores
• Maintain the skin’s natural pH (about 5.5)
• Protect the lipid barrier
• Support hydration and resilience

Pro Tip: Use a toner after cleansing to balance the skin and optimize absorption of skincare.

How Often Should You Cleanse?

Cleansing twice daily is recommended:

• Morning: Removes oil, sweat, and sebum from overnight.
• Evening: Eliminates makeup, dirt, and pollutants.

Avoid cleansing more than twice daily, as this can dry and irritate the skin.

Best for: All skin types

BABOR’s legendary HY-ÖL Cleanser combines natural oils with water-binding phytoactives for a deep yet gentle cleanse. Paired with your choice of Phyto HY-ÖL Booster (Hydrating, Calming, Reactivating, or Balancing), this system removes makeup and pollutants while strengthening the skin barrier.

Best for: Dry and mature skin

This balm melts into a silky oil that dissolves makeup while hydrating with 3D hyaluronic acid. Leaves skin plump, smooth, and radiant.

Best for: Normal to dry skin

An antioxidant-rich balm that removes impurities while refining texture and supporting a radiant complexion.

Best for: Sensitive skin

Fragrance-free and soothing, this cleanser removes daily impurities while leaving skin soft, calm, and hydrated.

Best for: Dry, sensitive, or stressed skin

A nourishing cream that comforts irritation, hydrates, and strengthens the barrier while cleansing.

Shop Soothing Cream Cleanser

Best for: Oily and combination skin

A lightweight foam that clears excess oil, makeup, and sebum while refining pores. Refreshing and non-drying.

Best for: Oily and blemish-prone skin

This 2-in-1 gel and toner purifies, balances, and reduces shine while helping to prevent breakouts.

Best for: Oily, congested, or dull skin

A versatile clay-based formula that doubles as a cleanser and mask. Detoxifies, unclogs pores, and refines skin.

Best for: All skin types, weekly use

A mild exfoliating cream with fine particles to remove dead cells and reveal smoother, more radiant skin.

Best for: All skin types, travel, and eco-conscious skincare

An eco-friendly solid cleansing bar enriched with plant extracts. Travel-friendly, gentle, and effective.

Best for: All skin types, makeup wearers

A gentle bi-phase remover that dissolves waterproof eye and lip makeup without irritation.

After cleansing, apply a toner to rebalance skin, remove leftover residues, and optimize the absorption of creams and serums. BABOR toners hydrate, soothe, and refine skin texture.

Cleansing leaves skin fresh, clean, and prepared. To lock in hydration and strengthen your barrier, follow with a BABOR moisturizer suited to your skin type.

Deep Cleansing Foam and Cleansing Gel & Tonic Cleanser are ideal—they reduce shine, refine pores, and prevent breakouts.

Yes. Start with the HY-ÖL Cleanser to remove makeup and sunscreen, then follow with foam, cream, or gel for a deeper clean.

Absolutely. HY-ÖL Cleanser is gentle and skin-compatible, suitable even for sensitive or stressed skin.