Washing your face - Morning and Night?

Question

Hey guys, what is the optimum number of times to wash your face a day?

Obviously not including anytime I exercise or perform any activity which has me sweat or get dirty, I tend to just wash my face at night before I go bed. Is this okay or should I be washing morning and at night?

Answer 1

It definitely depends on your skin type.  If you have dry skin, once a day (at night preferably, while you wash off the day's makeup) should be fine-if you prefer twice a day, use a creamy moisturizing cleanser.  If you have combination/oily skin, twice a day would probably be better.  You can use an oil-reducing wash in the morning, while using something a bit more moisturizing while you sleep.  Also, if you use any spot treatments, be sure to use those at night because they tend to be drying.

I hope this helps!!!!

Answer 2

mornin and night....any more and it'll make your skin yukky!

Answer 3

I am a Registered Nurse and I specialize in skin care and teen acne.

Your question is very broad and you need to get professional advice. I will explain why it's a broad question!

Your age plays a role! How old are you? Do you have breakouts?

The most important thing is that you need products that are AGE APPROPRIATE! Every age group has different products appropriate for them. If you are young than you need milder products as to not dry out your beautiful young skin.

The problem with commercial skin products is that they are manufactured for MASSES OF PEOPLE and are not specifically made for different peoples' needs.

Your skin type is different than mine and your age differs from mine so how is it logical that we both use the same skin product for breakouts. We need different strengths of cleansers and toners. Do you kind of understand what I am getting at?

Here is my STRONG SUGGESTION for you. I refer all my students and patients to this website:

www.aboutyourskincare.com

You need to consult with professionals and on this website YOU CAN ASK QUESTIONS FOR FREE AND A SKIN EXPERT/PHYSICIAN WILL ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS. It would be a shame if you dont take advantage of this free service.

Lastly, they have incredible products for breakouts and they make them specifically for every kind of skin type. That means that if your breakouts are more severe than mine, than while we both will buy the same product yours will have stronger ingredients than mine will.

They have a mild glycolic acid cleanser that's great for your type of skin and also a DRYING LOTION ( I have 3 bottles) that you put directly on your breakouts and the next day it's gone. It's truely magic in a bottle.

A basic guideline for properly taking care of your skin is this ( now if you're a young girl you will need fewer products than this):

Night time:

1. Exfoliate the skin

2. Mild Glycolic Acid Cleanser

3. Mild Glycolic Acid Toner ( cleans off the excess debris and balances the PH level of the skin).

4. Drying Lotion used only on breakouts

5. Moisturizer

Morning:

1. Mild Glycolic Acid Cleanser

2. Moisturizing cream

The above is a standard you may need to only use one or two products. Visit: www.aboutyourskincare.com

As I suggested and click on the ASK FOR FREE section send them an email and you will get free expert skin care advice.

You can also read up on acne at: www.aboutacneproblems.blogspot.com

Good Luck to you,

Michelle

Answer 4

I only wash my face at night.

Answer 5

Morning and Night.

Answer 6

Yes only wash your face in the morning and night. Do not wash your face excessively as you may loose sebum (natural oils) in your skin.