How often should I wash my face?

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1. How often should you wash your face?

Washing your face seems to be a simple daily routine, but for skincare believers, it's not that simple. Beauty enthusiasts always have a headache with the question of how many times a day should I wash my face or how many minutes should I wash my face once? Typically, you'll wash your face at least once a day in the evening to remove makeup, oil, and dirt that's built up on your skin throughout the day. However, whether or not to wash your face in the morning has not yet received a consensus from skin care experts. Some people think that there is no need to wash your face in the morning because there is nothing to remove like makeup or sunscreen. The natural oil that the body produces is great for the skin as it provides the first line of defense against external factors.
Besides, other experts disagree and say that we should wash our face twice a day to remove the pollutants and irritations that our skin is exposed to 24/7 even when we sleep. Oils, irritants, and dirt that accumulate on your pillowcase are the factors that make you need to wash your face in the morning. There is still no unified answer to the question of how often to wash your face. For each different skin type, the frequency can be changed to suit your skin. Below are instructions on how often to wash your face for different skin types.

1.1 How often to wash your face if you have dry or sensitive skin?

For people with sensitive or dry skin, washing their face twice a day may cause skin irritation. If your facial skin falls into this category, cleanse properly at night with gentle products and simply rinse with warm water in the morning. A moisturizing face wash is a good choice for people with dry skin. These cleansers are usually non-foaming and also help moisturize while cleansing the skin.

1.2 How often to wash your face if you have oily or acne prone skin?

People with oily or acne-prone skin often face washing their face too many times a day. Remember not to wash your face more than twice a day. In fact, washing your face too much can dry out your skin. When the skin is dry, the skin will increase sebum production to regain moisture, thereby causing more oil and more acne initially. If this is the case, choose a cleanser that contains hydroxy acids to remove excess oil. You can also consider cosmetic medicated cleansers.

1.3 How often to wash your face if you have combination skin?

People with combination skin types are considered quite lucky people. In this case, you should still wash your face twice a day and use mild products to remove impurities, deep clean pores, help remove makeup, and leave skin feeling refreshed. Pleasant, clean and moist enough. In addition, do not ignore the foaming cleanser. These cleansers can remove oil and aren't too harsh on dry areas.

1.4 How often do you wash your face if you wear makeup?

A lot of makeup can clog pores if not removed properly and lead to pimples. People who wear makeup regularly should wash their face in the morning, then wash their face more thoroughly at night. Remove makeup before using cleanser or cleanse twice to ensure all makeup is completely removed. Experts recommend using an oil-based cleanser to enhance skin cleansing and not cause irritation.

1.5 How often to wash your face if you exercise?

When participating in any activity that makes you sweat, you need to wash your face extra to remove sweat and dirt. If you're going out and don't have a cleanser, try an oil-free washcloth. They can clean the skin and remove sweat and dirt until you can shower and wash again.

2. What can happen if you wash your face too much or too little?

If you don't clean your face properly, it can lead to clogged pores, leading to more blackheads, whiteheads, and acne breakouts. Dirty skin can also limit the effectiveness of any skin care products you use. On the contrary, washing your face too much also brings many effects such as making the skin irritated, tight or dry. To regain moisture, the sebaceous glands increase oil production and as a result, your skin becomes greasy and prone to breakouts.

3. How many minutes should you wash your face?

There are no official studies on how long you should wash your face. Most websites say you should wash for 20 to 30 seconds, which is probably based on CDC handwashing guidelines. However, many beauticians recommend sticking to the 60-second rule. 60 seconds is the amount of time you should spend massaging, massaging your skin with cleanser or oil. Because according to beauty care experts, washing your face within 60 seconds with cleanser or oil will help soften skin, open pores, remove dirt, makeup as well as sweat. foul during the day.
Washing your face too much not only does not clean the skin, but also irritates the skin and loses its natural protective oils. Therefore, you need to choose the frequency of washing your face in accordance with your skin type to get smooth, healthy and vibrant skin.
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