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Does over washing the face cause acne?

Here's how often should you wash your face if you have acne-prone skin.

By: Bhavyajyoti Chilukoti   | | Updated: January 3, 2018 11:50 am
Tags: Face  Face wash  How to prevent acne  Pimples  
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Acne is a common skincare problem that most of us suffer from. Moreover, it is because of this reason, that taking good care of the skin is one of the top New Year Resolutionsthat we come across. Although the exact cause of acne varies from person, following simple skin care routine can go a long way in preventing acne and keeping your skin clean and healthy. One such routine that most of us follow without fail is washing the face. However, washing the face very often can lead to more damage to the skin. And if you have acne, then it might even worsen the condition. Hence, it is advised to not over the face as it can lead to acne. Also, always use a mild soap or face wash to wash the face. Read about pimple-causing ingredients in cosmetics people with ACNE should avoid! Also Read - What to look for when choosing the best face wash for your skin type

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Over washing is when you tend to wash the face for more than three times a day. If you have normal skin type, you can wash the face with water and mild soap twice or thrice a day. However, washing your face twice a day with a mild cleanser is recommended for acne-prone skin. Cleaning it more often or scrubbing and exfoliating the skin at frequent intervals can do more harm than good. Also, using strong cleansers or astringent products (i.e. toners with alcohol) can strip the skin and irritate it, which can lead to more acne. Also, hot and humid climates can make the acne worse because when it is hot and humid we tend to sweat more. Also, over washing the face during summers can make your skin prone to skin damage due to over exfoliation. Here are treatment options to get rid of acne forever.

Reference: Patel S. D, Shah S, Shah N. A Review on Herbal Drugs Acting Against Acne Vulgaris. J Pharm Sci Bioscientific Res. 2015 5(2):165-171

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Published : January 3, 2018 11:49 am | Updated:January 3, 2018 11:50 am
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