7 Great affordable facial cleansers/scrubs for oily dark skin

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Cleansers work more like 'soaps' with some coming in deep cleansing, pore refining and more specifically targeted at different skin types. For instance, a cleanser or scrub meant for dry skin may not be suitable (usually isn't suitable) for dry skin as the different skintypes would have their own composition.

Where scrubs come with a little more grit to them, usually bursting beads or bits of plant ingredients to help exfoliate revealing newer skin- scrubs are usually not for daily use except where otherwise indicated.

There are many cleansers and scrub to choose from off the counter but these ones have been tried, tested and work brilliant. Check out these seven cleansers and scrubs for dark skin + they are affordable too:

1. St Ives Blemish Control Green Tea Gel Cleanser

St Ives Blemish Control Green Tea Gel Cleanser is brilliant for oily skin. They tend to dry out normal to sensitive but noticeable minimize oil secretion in oily skintypes. It also contains green tea, a bonus that works wonders on the skin.

2. The Body Shop Tea Tree Skin Clearing Facial Wash

The Body Shop Tea Tree Skin Clearing Facial Wash is another great facial wash, gentle, deep cleansing and brilliant for oily skin. It has contains tea tree oil which works magic for the skin.

3. Clean & Clear Continuous Control Acne Cleanser

Clean & Clear Continuous Control Acne Cleanser is a pore penetrating cleanser that fights acne while also preventing breakouts. The cleanser removes oil and dirt and the skin is noticeably clearer with frequent use.

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4. Clean & Clear Morning Burst Facial Scrub

Clean & Clear Morning Burst Facial Scrub is nourishing and exfoliates while gently cleansing, leaving the skin more radiant and refreshed. The scrub contains Ginseng and Vitamin C that helps keep skin glowing. It also contains 'bursting beads' that 'pop' gently on the face with application soothing and calming the skin.

With frequent use the skin feels softer, clearer and smoother.

5. Clean & Clear Morning Burst Skin Brightening Facial Scrub

Clean & Clear Morning Burst Skin Brightening Facial Scrub contains a blend of pawpaw, lemon that brightens the skin naturally - which in turn keeps the skin glowing. The lemon it contains instantly wakes the senses/invigorates leaving you refreshed and the skin tighter, smoother and brighter with frequent use.

If you have a dull oily skin, this is a great scrub as the skin is noticeably brighter and tight after a few weeks of use. It's gentle enough to be used daily.

6. Clean & Clear Morning Burst Shine Control Facial Cleanser

Clean & Clear Morning Burst Shine Control Facial Cleanser is designed for dull and tired skin. It helps control shine (oil secretion in oily skin) while stimulating the senses. It also contains 'bursting beads' loaded with 'nutrients' for the skin.

In all, there's noticeable improvement on oil skin with continued use.

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7. Clean & Clear Morning Burst Skin Brightening Facial Cleanser

Clean & Clear Morning Burst Skin Brightening Facial Cleanser just like the facial scrub (in number 5) the cleanser is uniquely formulated with lemon and pawpaw that help brighten the skin as well as wakes up the body leaving the skin refreshed while brightening the facial skin.

NOTE: Always apply the scrub gently to the face not rubbing in too hard as the facial skin is delicate.

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