Should I Use Different Face Wash for Morning and Night?

Should I Use Different Face Wash for Morning and Night?

By Dr. Rizwan Khan | Dr. Rizwan’s Skin Cosmetic and Laser Clinic, Shahjahanpur

📅 20 June 2025

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Let’s keep it simple.

Your skin’s needs change from morning to night. That’s why the question—“Should I use different face wash for morning and night?”—makes a lot of sense.

Short answer? Yes, in many cases, it’s better.

Let me explain why in everyday language that’s easy to follow.

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🌞 What Happens to Your Skin in the Morning?

You might think your skin is clean after a night’s sleep—but it’s not.

• Your skin produces oil while you sleep

• Dead skin cells and sweat collect on the surface

• If you use night creams, you need to wash them off

That’s why your morning face wash should be:

✅ Gentle but refreshing

✅ Able to clean oil and product buildup

✅ Mild enough not to dry the skin out

Best for morning:

Gel-based or foaming cleansers (especially if you have oily skin).

If you have dry skin, go for a creamy or hydrating face wash.

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🌙 What Does Your Skin Need at Night?

Now this is different.

At night, your skin is tired—just like you.

• You’ve been exposed to dust, pollution, sweat, sunscreen, makeup

• Your skin may be inflamed or clogged

• You need to clean deeply to help skin repair overnight

Your night face wash should:

✅ Remove dirt, SPF, makeup, and pollution

✅ Go a bit deeper into the pores

✅ Calm the skin for bedtime

Best for night:

Double cleansing works great here—start with an oil-based cleanser (removes sunscreen/makeup), followed by a water-based face wash suited to your skin type.

If you use actives like salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide (for acne), night is the right time.

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🧴So, Do You Have to Use Two Different Face Washes?

Not always.

If you’re:

• Using basic products

• Not using makeup or heavy sunscreen

• Staying mostly indoors

…then one gentle face wash may be enough for both times.

But if you:

• Sweat a lot

• Have oily or acne-prone skin

• Use makeup, SPF, or anti-aging creams

• Stay out in sun, dust, and pollution

…then using different face washes makes a lot of sense.

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🧑‍⚕️What I Recommend at My Clinic

At Dr. Rizwan’s Skin Cosmetic and Laser Clinic, we often suggest two-step routines:

Morning:

• Simple, hydrating, or gel cleanser

• Follow with sunscreen and moisturizer

Night:

• Oil cleanser (if needed) + a deeper face wash (with salicylic acid, glycolic acid, etc.)

• Follow with serum or night cream

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Final Words

Your skin isn’t the same in the morning and night, so your face wash doesn’t have to be either.

Understand your skin. Keep it clean. And don’t overcomplicate.

If you’re confused about which face wash is right for your skin type, just book a quick consult at our clinic. We’ll guide you in person—no guessing, no wasting money on random products.

📍 Visit us at Dr. Rizwan’s Skin Cosmetic and Laser Clinic, Shahjahanpur

📲 Call or WhatsApp to book your appointment today.

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Tell me in the comments below—do you use the same face wash twice a day or different ones?

Let’s keep the conversation going!

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