I''ve read that it's best to cleanse one's face no less than 2 times a day. I cleanse my face at least 4 times a day. If i only wash my face twice a day, my face feels very oily and sticky. So what shoud i do? Besides, i use different cleansers for different times of the day. I think i have combination skin. F.y.i. , i clease after i wake up, during noon, in the evening and at night b4 i go 2 bed. Advice!!! I need advice!!
2006-07-01 19:24:02 · 9 answers · asked by iamsixela 2 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body
You're probably cleansing your face too much, thus stripping off natural oils that accummulate during the day. When you strip them off, you're telling your skin to basically make more oil, which is why your skin is getting oily quicker. You only need to cleanse your skin twice a day, and make sure you're using an oil free moisturizer, foundation, etc and that all your products are non-comedogenic (won't clog your pores).
BTW, a great product that I've found that controls oil after I've put on makeup is made by Dermadoctor, it's called Tease Zone oil control gel. Here's a link, but you can get it at Nordstroms or Sephora. I just put it on after my moisturizer and before foundation. It's great.
http://www.dermadoctor.com/product.asp?productid=822&WID=%7B260602B9%2DB46E%2D4E1C%2D9212%2D5412C2647891%7D
2006-07-01 19:39:52 · answer #1 · answered by basketcase88 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You shouldn't wash your face any MORE than twice a day. I know this sounds dumb when your face is covered with oil, but if you wash your face too mush you stripe it of the GOOD oils that help protect the skin on your face. Try oil controlling products. You probably already have but you may just have to try them until you find one that really works, or at least helps.
2006-07-02 02:31:17 · answer #2 · answered by Just another girl. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have very oily skin, and found it best (through 45 years of experimenting) to wash my face morning and night only, using a very, very mild cleanser. The stronger the cleanser, the more my skin reacts by producing oil. And zits.
2006-07-02 02:30:49 · answer #3 · answered by dognhorsemom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know many ppl have said that 3 or 4 times is a bit too much ... they are right cuz u wash ur face with a soap or a clenser! But , if you simply splash ur face with water ... as many times as you want it won't hurt , won't damage your skin and your skin will look fresh . I agree that excessive soap on the skin can be harmful!
2006-07-02 02:54:47 · answer #4 · answered by Wynne 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Girl, you're obsessed! ONCE in the morning is more than enough. [Any more, and the surfactants (i.e. soap) will bond with the inner layer of your dermis (i.e. your skin) repelling moisture, thus making your skin dry. Also too much water washing can create problems with pimples.]
My mum works in pharamapueticals (cosmetics in P&G) so she KNOWS what she's talking about when she tells me how to look after my skin, and she says: wash once a day. NO MORE!
2006-07-02 02:47:55 · answer #5 · answered by Sparky_3150 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From what i've heard, it is best to wash your face 3 times a day. Meaning morning noon and night...
2006-07-02 02:27:55 · answer #6 · answered by stacy_e510 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not use different cleansers each time u wash ur face.Continue one cleanser and see how it works.If u dont like it then use another one.Also wash ur face each time ur back home.
2006-07-02 07:05:31 · answer #7 · answered by Aliso♥ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
U should only wash ur face 2x daily...otherwise you'll just be irritating your skin and this causes excess oil to form.
2006-07-02 02:29:48 · answer #8 · answered by c@ramel_m@mi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
three or four times daily never too much
2006-07-02 02:32:28 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋