“Using Face Wash 4 Times a Day? Stop Right Now”

“Using Face Wash 4 Times a Day? Stop Right Now”

Why More Face Washing Isn’t Better for Your Skin

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At Dr. Rizwan’s Skin Cosmetic & Laser Clinic, we often ask teen patients:

“Face pe itne daane kyu hain? Aap kya use karte ho?”

The reply we often get is:

“Sir, face oily rehta hai, isliye din mein 4–5 baar facewash karta hoon.”

But here’s the truth —

Over-washing your face is one of the biggest reasons for skin irritation and breakouts.

Yes, even if it’s a gentle facewash.

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🤔 Why Do People Wash Their Face Too Often?

• Skin feels oily again and again

• Sweat after school, college, or games

• They think more washing = fewer pimples

• They believe it helps with fairness or glow

• Peer pressure or misinformation from social media

But unfortunately, this does more harm than good.

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❌ What Happens When You Over-Wash?

1. Skin Loses Natural Oils

Facewash strips away not just dirt, but also your skin’s protective layer.

Result? Dry, stretched, or irritated skin.

2. Oil Glands Overreact

When the skin feels dry, it produces even more oil to protect itself.

This makes your skin look oilier than before — and leads to more pimples.

3. Barrier Damage

Too much washing weakens your skin’s barrier, making it:

• More prone to rashes

• Sensitive to sunlight

• Red and itchy

4. Breakouts Increase

You think you’re cleaning, but your skin’s in panic mode.

Pores get blocked, inflammation increases, and acne worsens.

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✅ So What’s the Right Way?

Use Facewash Twice a Day. That’s It.

• 🕗 Once in the morning

• 🌙 Once in the evening or after outdoor activity

If your face is sweaty in between, just:

• Rinse with plain water

• Dab with a clean tissue or cotton cloth

No need to use facewash again.

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🧴 Choose the Right Facewash

• Oily skin? Use a gentle gel-based cleanser

• Dry skin? Go for a hydrating, creamy facewash

• Acne-prone skin? Mild salicylic acid-based wash works well — but not more than twice a day

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👨‍⚕️ Dr. Rizwan’s Simple Advice:

“Skin care is like brushing teeth — once or twice a day is enough.

If you do it too often, you’re not helping, you’re irritating. Let the skin breathe.”

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📌 Final Tips:

• Avoid facewashes with strong perfumes or scrubs

• Never rub your face dry — pat gently

• Don’t follow everything you see online

• If you still feel oily or sweaty, plain water is enough

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📍 Dr. Rizwan’s Skin Cosmetic & Laser Clinic – Shahjahanpur

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