Cleanser

The term cleanser refers to a product that cleans or removes dirt or other substances.

For instance, a degreaser or carburetor cleanser used in automotive mechanics for cleaning certain engine and car parts.

In this case, a cleanser is a facial care product that is used to remove make-up, skin care product residue, microbes, dead skin cells, oils, sweat, dirt and other types of daily pollutants from the face.

Sometimes "double cleansing" before moving on to any other skincare product is encouraged to ensure the full dissolution & removal of residues that might be more resistant to cleansing, such as; waterproof makeup, water-resistant sunscreen, the excess sebum of oily skin-type individuals and air pollution particles.

It may be a good idea to select a cleanser that is alcohol-free for use on dry, sensitive, or dehydrated skin.