What happens if you wash your skin too often? Does it get drier or oilier? And is it advisable to use a skin cleanser, soap or makeup remover? All of this and something else will be covered in this quick article.
The answer to what happens if you wash your skin excessively depends on the type of skin you have. At first, you may notice that your skin is drier than normal, but the problem is that often when you wash your skin too much, it begins to compensate for the loss of sebum and becomes oilier than before.
For most people, it is best to wash your skin only once or twice a day. To avoid washing too much sebum from your skin, you should wash it with lukewarm water. Hot water dries out the skin more.
Most soaps and cleansers are too harsh for your skin, as they contain dangerous chemicals and alcohol. These ingredients can cause irritation and premature aging of the skin. Avoid all the usual soaps and cleansers, and if you feel like you need something extra to cleanse your skin, look for a natural mild skin cleanser.
Makeup removers are mostly the worst for skin, as they are too harsh. An easy way to clean your skin from makeup is simply by using a cold-pressed vegetable oil like olive oil or coconut oil. These things and gently remove makeup as well as dirt.
After washing your skin it is important that you hydrate it properly. The regular moisturizers you find at the store can have the same effects on your skin as over-washing. This is because they often contain mineral oil, an ingredient that clogs pores and tears the skin’s natural sebum.
The best moisturizers are all natural and contain proven effective ingredients. It is advisable to choose a moisturizer that helps prevent the signs of skin aging, such as wrinkles and fine lines, because it is more difficult to get rid of them when they have appeared.