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Thayers pH Balancing Daily Cleanser for mature skin

Average

  • HighNormal Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

Works for mature skin; other cleansers fit it better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with mature skin: fine lines, wrinkles, and loss of firmness. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.

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Lovi Assistant explains

  • Offers moderate cleansing benefits for your normal skin due to ingredients like caprylyl capryl glucoside and coco-betaine, which help decongest pores, while salicylic acid and sodium hyaluronate provide mild exfoliation and hydration to maintain skin balance.
  • While the formula offers general cleansing and hydration, it lacks specialized ingredients to directly target your goal of addressing wrinkles and fine lines.
  • The product is safe for your normal skin, as it contains no harsh or prohibited ingredients and poses no risk of irritation.

How to apply

  • Use your cleanser as part of both your AM and PM routine. Start using it daily since your skin is normal and not sensitive.
  • Apply this first in your routine before using your toner, moisturizer, and SPF.
  • Gently massage the cleanser onto your face using circular motions, then rinse well with water. Avoid rubbing your skin too hard.
  • Apply the cleanser directly onto slightly damp skin for the best fresh feeling. Make sure your face is clean of heavy makeup first.
  • Avoid the sensitive eye area while washing. Do a quick patch test before your very first use to be safe.

People Say

★4.6Overall rating based on 500+ reviews

Users consistently praise this cleanser for its gentle, non-stripping formula that effectively cleanses while maintaining moisture, making it a favorite for those with sensitive or dry skin. While it excels as a daily face wash for removing dirt and oil, some users note it struggles to remove heavy makeup on its own and may require a double cleanse.

Highlights

  • Great for sensitive skin Mostly Mentioned
    • “perfect for sensitive skin”
    • “no irritation”
    • “calms your skin”
  • Gentle & non-stripping Often Mentioned
    • “leaves skin feeling soft still”
    • “doesn't strip my skin”
    • “gentle yet effective”
  • Clean ingredients Sometimes Noted
    • “96% natural origin”
    • “love the aloe vera”
    • “fragrance-free”
  • Hydrating formula Sometimes Noted
    • “deeply hydrating”
    • “face feels refreshed”
    • “leaves skin moisturized”
  • Poor makeup removal Sometimes Noted
    • “doesn't remove heavy makeup”
    • “need to double cleanse”
    • “makeup residue left”
  • Pump clogging Sometimes Noted
    • “spout gets clogged”
    • “dried soap in pump”
    • “pump gets stuck”
  • Low lather Rarely Noted
    • “doesn't foam up much”
    • “wish it lathered more”
    • “more of a jelly texture”
  • Natural scent Rarely Noted
    • “smells like grass”
    • “weird natural smell”
    • “scent is off-putting”

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Questions and answers

How well does Thayers pH Balancing Daily Cleanser work for mature skin?

This cleanser works moderately well for mature skin because it cleans and hydrates, though it lacks specialized ingredients for fine lines. A cleanser for mature skin needs ingredients like hydrating agents and soothing extracts to smooth and care for the skin.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022BioMed Research International, 2020

Which ingredients make this cleanser a good fit for mature skin?

This cleanser gently washes your skin with mild cleansers while keeping it soft and balanced with glycerin, sodium hyaluronate, and aloe. Salicylic acid also provides light exfoliation, though mature skin often benefits more from ingredients that specifically target fine lines and wrinkles, such as rich antioxidants, peptides, and advanced nourishing oils.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022BioMed Research International, 2020

What does Aloe Vera do for mature skin?

Aloe vera helps smooth out fine lines and wrinkles by supporting collagen production, keeping mature skin feeling soft and elastic. It is unlikely to cause irritation and may improve skin firmness over time.

Journal of Oleo Science, 2009Annals of Dermatology, 2009

What does Hyaluronic Acid do for mature skin?

Hyaluronic acid helps mature skin by deeply boosting moisture, improving elasticity, and smoothing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Regular use keeps the skin looking plump and soft while supporting overall firmness and hydration.

Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011Skin Research and Technology, 2024

Where does this cleanser go in a skincare routine for mature skin?

This cleanser goes in the morning and evening steps of your routine. It cleans and refreshes your skin safely, but a cleanser of this type needs added peptides, antioxidants, or firming ingredients to smooth fine lines and care for mature skin.

Can I use this cleanser with retinol, and in what order?

You can use this cleanser with retinol by using the cleanser first to wash your face, followed by your retinol treatment. It is unlikely to cause irritation since the formula is safe and gentle, but mature skin targeting wrinkles needs specialized firming ingredients and rich moisturizers to keep skin soft.

How often should I use this cleanser?

You can use this cleanser daily in the morning and evening to gently refresh and balance your skin. Mature skin also needs specialized ingredients like antioxidants and peptides to directly target wrinkles and fine lines.

Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for mature skin?

This cleanser is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for mature skin, as it contains salicylic acid to help keep pores clear. However, a product for this skin needs nourishing ingredients and antioxidants like peptides and vitamins to properly target wrinkles and fine lines.

BioMed Research International, 2020Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024

Can I use this cleanser around the eyes or on my body?

You can use this cleanser on the body, but it is best to avoid the very thin skin around the eyes to prevent dryness. Mature skin benefits most from cleansers that include targeted anti-aging ingredients and rich moisturizers to smooth lines.

Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, 2002

Is this cleanser fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

It has no fragrance and contains drying alcohol (alcohol).

What the research says

  • Topical hyaluronic acid filler serum combined with Botulinum toxin type A lengthened the duration of the toxin's effect in reducing wrinkles compared to Botulinum toxin type A alone.

    Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
  • A moisturizer containing licochalcone A, 1,2-decanediol, L-carnitine, and salicylic acid significantly reduced noninflammatory, inflammatory, and total acne lesion counts compared to a vehicle control in Thai patients during a 12-week maintenance phase.

    BioMed Research International, 2020
  • Twice daily application of a multitargeted dermocosmetic cream provided comparable efficacy to benzoyl peroxide 5% gel in reducing inflammatory, non-inflammatory, and total lesions in 150 Caucasian subjects with mild-to-moderate acne over 56 days, while demonstrating superior skin tolerability.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
  • A cream combining propolis, tea tree oil, and Aloe vera reduced erythema scars, acne severity index, and total lesion count better than erythromycin cream in sixty patients with mild to moderate acne vulgaris compared to placebo.

    Clinical Pharmacology, 2018
  • Topical aloe vera gel significantly accelerated split-thickness skin graft donor-site healing compared to placebo in 12 patients, but showed no significant difference in pain relief.

    Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2018
  • Topical application of Aloe vera cream reduced postoperative pain at rest and during defecation, accelerated wound healing at two weeks, and decreased analgesic requirements in patients after open hemorrhoidectomy compared to placebo.

    Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2010
  • Topical application of 0.1% hyaluronic acid formulations of different molecular weights led to significant improvements in skin hydration and elasticity, with low-molecular-weight formulations also significantly reducing wrinkle depth in seventy-six female subjects compared to a vehicle control.

    Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011
  • Topical application of hyaluronic acid in conjunction with free gingival graft significantly reduced donor site postoperative pain until day 7 compared to normal saline, with no significant differences in graft dimensions or patient satisfaction.

    Clinical Oral Investigations, 2022
  • Treatment with a hyaluronic acid-containing mouth rinse or topical gel led to significant lesion reduction, pain relief, and normalization of lesion color in adult patients with minor recurrent aphthous stomatitis, with the gel formulation showing an earlier healing onset at 3 days.

    BMC Oral Health, 2019
  • Cryotherapy with liquid nitrogen achieved a higher cure rate (39%) than salicylic acid (24%) and a wait-and-see approach (16%) for cutaneous warts at 13 weeks in primary care patients.

    CMAJ, 2010
  • Treatment with 2% supramolecular salicylic acid hydrogel resulted in a regression and markedly improvement rate of 51.01% compared to 43.10% for Adapaline gel in patients with mild to moderate facial acne vulgaris, showing no significant difference in efficacy.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
  • Topical 5% benzoyl peroxide plus salicylic acid achieved the greatest lesion reduction at early 2 to 4 week time points compared to benzoyl peroxide, clindamycin, and combination benzoyl peroxide/clindamycin, while 5% benzoyl peroxide plus salicylic acid and combination benzoyl peroxide/clindamycin showed similar efficacy at 10 to 12 weeks in acne patients.

    Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2010
  • A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.

    Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
  • The emollient V0034CR significantly reduced TEWL compared to vehicle and vehicle plus glycerol, and significantly increased corneometry scores compared to vehicle and vehicle plus petrolatum in healthy volunteers with dry skin, demonstrating combined barrier function improvement from petrolatum and hydration improvement from glycerol.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
  • Ten days of treatment with a cream containing 20% glycerin significantly increased skin hydration measured by corneometer values in 17 healthy volunteers compared to a placebo cream, but showed no influence on transepidermal water loss or skin sensitivity to an irritating surfactant.

    International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2001
  • The cytotoxic effect of sodium lauryl sulphate on normal human keratinocytes was significantly decreased when combined with cocamidopropyl betaine, Tween 20, and Tween 80 at concentrations well below the critical micelle concentration.

    Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, 2003

Why other cleansers fit mature skin better

  • Transgenic cucumber expressing poly-γ-glutamic acid synthesis genes increased water content by 6-14%, reduced water loss by 11-12%, decreased facial wrinkles and roughness by 19.58% and 24.97%, decreased skin melanin by 5.27%, and improved facial elasticity in human skin and zebrafish compared to controls.

    International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2024
  • Camellia japonica oil activated the human COL1A2 promoter, induced type I procollagen synthesis, inhibited matrix metalloproteinase-1 activity, and reduced trans-epidermal water loss without inducing adverse reactions in human skin.

    Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2007

Ingredients

Alcohol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Water, Caprylyl Capryl Glucoside, Citric Acid, Coco-Betaine, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Glycerin, Potassium Sorbate, Propanediol, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Phytate, Xanthan Gum

Behind this fit score

Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.

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