How many times should I wash my face to clear my acne?

Question

I have a naturally greasy skin and I've been having problem with my skin. Should I wash my face three times (morning, afternoon, evening) with a facial cleanser and a moisturizer each time? I really want a clear skin.

Answer 1

Three times might actually be a bit too much. Washing it too often could result in dry skin. Maybe try washing it 2 times a day, but using a toner and moisturizer after.

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Answer 2

No thats way too much over cleansing your face can make your acne WORSE.
Use the cleanser in the morning and night time, you can use the moisturizer once a day only in the morning since you have greasy skin. Also use a mask 3 times a week !!

That will clear your skin fast !!

Answer 3

Washing your face too much will actually dry it out and cause the skin to produce more sebum (oil) to compensate. This excess sebum can then clog up the pores and cause more acne (which then prompts more washing, even more sebum, and even worse acne! It's a real vicious cycle!)

So, most dermatologists recommend washing ~and~ moisturizing your skin morning and night. Personally, I like St Ives cleansers followed by Cetaphil oil free lotion with SPF 15.

Another thing to try if you're still a little shiny after the moisturizer has settled is to give your face a light brushing with some translucent powder.

Best wishes!

Answer 4

If you wash your face too much it might try harder to get its moisture back so if you do wash your face 3 times a day remember to moisturize. Even if you have oily skin you have to moisturize because the face needs to be hydrated, if you miss out on moisturizing it will make your skin even oilier. Even if you use a hydrating mist it's okay. I use Kosmeas hydrating rosewater mist if I don't want to put moisturizer on. With your moisturizers though look for a no regreasing moisturizer. Try Pure Zone Anti Regreasing Moisturizer by L'Oreal Paris or Nivea Visage Young Control It Moisturizer. Use a mask once a week to clean out all the dirt in the pores. Try this mask http://www.shoppingbag.com.au/productimages/05467386801.jpg
If you have really bad acne try Proactiv Solution.
I use Clearasil Ultra Acne Treatment Cream and it really does work, when you put it on you can already see your skin dry and clean. Clearasil Ultra Deep Pore Scrub I use as well and it makes your skin feel soft, refreshed and clean.
Hope this helped!

Answer 5

You should wash your face in the morning with a facial cleanser and wipe your face in the afternoon with a facial wipe to remove oil and clean your face at night with the facial cleaner. If your face is dry you should us a moisturizer if not don't it will make your face greasy.

Answer 6

Try this simple remedy. Wash your face twice a day in warm salty water. This should leave your face oil free without aggravating the acne like soap. The secret of keeping the skin clear is to keep it oil-free and clean. Check out http://useinfo-acne.blogspot.com/ for more useful info.

Answer 7

Make a paste with turmeric powder and milk and apply it to your face every other day. Use a gentle mild cleanser like Purpose that won't irritate your skin but will still effectively cleanse it. Sleep on a satin pillowcase, a porous material like cotton can easily harbor bacteria that makes your skin break out.

Answer 8

I don't think you need moisturizer everytime. Once a day is fine.

Do wash though, and maybe try a face soap bar instead of using the cleanser all day.

Answer 9

i am on Roaccutane and its a 5 month system and is expected to clear up and never come back but you have to get them from your skin doctor not ur normal doctor

so its alot harder to cleam pimples that you think make sure you use products that are safe for oily skin so it doesnt clog pores

Answer 10

two times a day
ok