non drying cleanser

[suzyshop1]

I been on retin-a micro for about a yr 1/2.It pretty well works for clearing my acne.The only problem is,that from time to time it drys my face out till it cracks.Can anyone recommend a really gentle wash or cleanser.Also i use neutrogena moisturizer,but sometimes even that doesnt help the dryness.Anyone have any suggestion.All replies wil be greatl appreciated.Thanks.

[Alagaesia]

I just started using a facewash by alba botanica. I use the coconut milk kind. So far so good. It doesn't leave my face dry. I think any brand that has milk in it may be worth a try. For lotion I use nature's gate colloidal oatmeal. I love it.

[saphire82]

Originally Posted by Alagaesia

I think any brand that has milk in it may be worth a try.

Milk has lactic acid in it (which is an AHA), I once read a book where she recommended to just wash your face with powdered milk and I liked it but I hated the smell and its kinda hard to get a hang of, so Ive always looked for a soap that has a high concentration of milk in it. Anyways, try Aveeno's moisturizing bar, it also has oatmeal and is supposed to be a mild exfoliater.

[surrealmeal]

Use a non-foaming cleanser. The rehydrating cream cleanser by J/A/S/O/N is very nice and I highly recommend it. Earth Science has a good one too. Both can be found at a health food store, but I've also seen them at Longs and Vons. There's always Cetaphil, too, which is good and non-drying but I prefer the more natural brands.

[greeneyedgirl18]

I was on Retin A Micro from March '06 to this past January. The results were great, but just like you my face never really adapted to it. Each month I would have dry, cracked and sometimes flaky skin. Even though it was clear, the flakes started to bother me big time.

I know you asked about a face wash, but I was going to suggest Ziana if possibly you wanted to try another med. I've been using that since January and it doesn't make you peel at all like the Micro does. It is a gel that goes on very smooth and it contains clindamycin and trentinoin (which is what the micro contains) but is less harsh on the skin.

Hopefully you will find a face wash that works for you, but if all else fails give the Ziana a shot.