What happens to your skin if you wash it too much?

What happens if you wash your skin too often? Does it get drier or oilier? And is it wise to use a skin cleanser, soap or makeup remover? All this and more will be covered in this short article.

The answer to what happens if you over wash your skin depends on the type of skin you have. At first you may notice that your skin is drier than normal, but the truth is that often when you over-wash your skin, it starts to compensate for the loss of sebum and becomes oilier than before.

For most people, it’s best to wash your skin only once or twice a day. To avoid removing too much sebum from the skin, you should wash it with lukewarm water. Hot water dries out the skin more.

Most soaps and cleansers are too harsh for the skin, as they contain alcohol and dangerous chemicals. Those ingredients can cause premature skin aging and irritation. Avoid all regular soaps and cleansers, and if you feel like you need something more to cleanse your skin, reach for a gentle, natural skin cleanser.

Makeup removers are mostly the worst for the skin as they are too strong. An easy way to clean your skin of makeup is to simply use a cold-pressed vegetable oil like olive oil or coconut oil. These things effectively and gently remove makeup and dirt.

After washing your skin it is important that you hydrate it properly. 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 breaks down the skin’s natural sebum.

The best moisturizers are all natural and contain proven effective ingredients. It’s wise to choose a moisturizer that helps prevent the signs of skin aging, such as wrinkles and fine lines, because it’s harder to get rid of them once they’ve appeared.