The cardinal rule of skin care is to wash your face regardless of skin type. A cleansing routine is crucial no matter what your skin type is, whether you’re dry or oily, combination or sensitive. However, many still wonder: How often? How do you know if you’ve overwashed? Can you under wash your skin? How often should you wash your face? Find out below.
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How Often Should You Wash Your Face?
Cleaning routines should consider several factors (including skin type, environmental conditions, and level of physical activity). The consensus is that you should wash your face in the morning and at night. According to dermatologist Geeta Yadav, morning cleansing should be mild, and evening cleansing should be thorough.
As for your skin type? Your cleansing routine depends on it. According to Yadav, dermatologists may recommend cleansing twice daily (or even more frequently) for those with oily or acne-prone skin, especially if they prescribe a cleanser that contains benzoyl peroxide as an active ingredient. For those with dry skin types, the morning mild cleanse and evening thorough cleanse may be most beneficial.”
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You may need to wash more frequently, depending on the weather. During the winter, using heaters and hot water can result in dehydrated skin, according to celebrity esthetician Shani Darden. You may want to cleanse less often.
Despite the dry winter months, she recommends cleansing morning and night. To maintain the strength of the moisture barrier, especially in dry winter climates, you must use the appropriate water temperature and avoid unnecessarily harsh cleansers, which strip the skin of its natural oils.
As a result of sweat, oil, and other grime, pore congestion and blemishes can occur more easily during the summer or in hot and humid climates; Yadav recommended cleansing more frequently. Cleanse your skin three times a day if you notice your skin getting oily.