Can Foaming Face Washes Harm Your Skin?

By Yashika Goel
22 Jul 2025, 16:00 IST

Do you use foaming face wash to cleanse your skin? It might be the reason for your poor skin health. Tap to read side effects of using foaming face wash.

Irritation and redness

Foaming face washes can cause redness, breakouts and itchiness on the skin of people with sensitive skin types.

pH imbalance

Some foaming face washes are acidic, which weakens the skin pH balance. It can cause irritation and breakouts.

Disrupts the Skin's Natural Barrier

Using foaming face wash in a daily routine removes the skin's natural barrier. It can lead to dryness, sensitivity and premature ageing.

Overproduction of oil

Excessive cleaning of oil leads to skin producing more oil to compensate. It can lead to clogged pores and breakouts in oily skin types.

Excessive dryness

Using foaming face wash can also make your skin excessively dry and flaky. It can lead to skin conditions like eczema.

Information credits

This information is taken from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). However, it is always advisable to consult a dermatologist for personalised suggestions.