Fresh Soy pH-Balanced Hydrating Face Wash Review
An effective face wash is the foundation of an excellent skincare routine. It helps to build your routine around a face wash tailored to your skin’s specific needs — in our case, it's a desperation for hydration. Hydrating face washes are all over the shelves, and most skincare brands have at least one available, but in the vast majority, they deliver very little hydration to your skin. Finding a hydrating face wash that does the job of adding moisture to your skin from the very first step of your skincare routine is a rarity, but we managed to find that very pot of gold at the end of the rainbow: Fresh’s Soy pH-Balanced Hydrating Face Wash.
First Impressions: A Gentle, Indulgent Treat for Your Face
The cleanser's gel texture doesn't prevent it from lathering into a generous amount of creamy foam that washes across your face smoothly. It removes all traces of dirt and makeup, so there's no need to pre-cleanse with a makeup removal product, as this gets the job done in one swoop. The gentle cucumber scent of the product adds a feeling of cleanliness without being overpowering.
What’s Inside? Only The Good Stuff
Given this product's array of effective yet gentle natural ingredients, it might be the best hydrating face wash on the market. The hero ingredients here are:
Aloe vera helps to soothe and hydrate the skin.
Cucumber extract helps to calm, soothe, and provide a cooling effect.
Borage seed oil is rich in essential fatty acids to help nourish and soften dry skin while maintaining a supple and healthy look.
Soy proteins rich in hydroxyproline (a particular amino acid). They are known to improve elasticity and smooth skin to promote a healthy-looking complexion.
These gentle ingredients aren't just there to hydrate but also to loosen and remove any debris that may clog your pores over a day, allowing it to be gently yet thoroughly removed from your skin for a fresh, smooth, glowing complexion. Thanks to the science behind the plant power in Fresh products, you know you're getting a good product for your skin and the planet, too.
Top Performance for Instant and Long-Term Results
Fresh conducts extensive testing on all their science-backed products to ensure that they perform at the high level that its customers have come to expect. Fresh details the tests and results on each product’s page. Self-assessment tests carried out by 122 subjects over 4 weeks show:
91% agreed it calmed visible redness.
87% said it improved the look of imperfections.
92% agreed it visibly refined pores.
92% noticed a brighter complexion.
An instrumental test on 11 subjects also showed a 10% increase in hydration immediately after use. One customer, Mac95, reports the following:
“Gentle Yet Powerful. I have been using Fresh products for over 2 years now. I absolutely love the Soy face wash! It's so gentle on my skin, and yet it does a wonderful job of cleaning my skin/face after a long day. It nourishes my combo skin so nicely.”
Mac95, Soy Face Wash Customer
This product supports the skin barrier— the skin’s outer layer and primary defense against environmental and pollution damage to the skin. Your skin can only function at its best when its barrier is healthy and flourishing because even the most expensive ingredients and well-made products in the world will keep your face looking clear and healthy if it isn't.
Who Is It For?
Though this hydrating cleanser is excellent for all skin types, it's necessary for those struggling with dry skin, redness, or sensitivity. With no harsh ingredients in the formula, this wash not only cleanses away dirt and makeup but also builds up your skin and improves any redness that might be plaguing you. If you’re looking for relief from tight skin that causes discomfort, then this luxurious and effective facial wash is a need, not just a want.
Where to Buy
The Fresh website (www.fresh.com), is a treasure trove of plant-powered skincare and even a few body products. The soy hydrating face wash in that size is available in Travel Size 50 ml / 1.6 fl oz for $16, Travel Size 50 ml / 1.6 fl oz for $39, or Jumbo Size 400 ml / 13.5 fl oz for $78, which is the best value for the money. You can purchase Fresh products in physical Fresh stores nationwide and at reputable department stores.
Final Thoughts: Is It Worth It?
In a word: Absolutely! It seems counterintuitive that one product can effectively wipe away dirt and grime and yet also be gentle enough to heal redness and sensitivity while building up your skin. Yet, Fresh has managed to create this unicorn, and we’re so grateful they did.