Its better not to wash your face in the morning

Question

To wash or to not wash your face—that is the question. Does it just depend on the skin type and genetics or could it benefit everyone not to wash your face in the morning?

Comments

I found this article to be very interesting, but I really think we should not draw too many conclusions from one article in Vogue. It's an interesting perspective, but Vogue is about beauty and lifestyle, not about scientific evidence. The claim not washing your face in the morning could be beneficial for some skin types is definitely a consideration, but there's so much gray area here. For example, my skin is very sensitive, and I can’t go without washing in the morning or it results in breakouts, but I've seen others who can skip it and be perfectly fine. So, I think it’s important to view this suggestion as something that could be true for some, but not a universal solution.

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I like that you used personal experience to base your factcheck and that you analyzed the source as a way to determine if the claim was true or not. It's true that Vogue probably is not credible as an actual source but rather a lifestyle promoter with an emphasis in beauty and style. You drew from you and your friends' experiences to answer the claim which is useful and valuable!

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Whether or not to wash your face in the morning is debated, and it all depends on skin type and individual needs. According to Vogue, some experts say that skipping a morning cleanse can save the skin's natural sebum, which acts as a protective barrier against environmental stressors. Others, however, insist that washing your face in the morning is necessary to get rid of nighttime products and allow better absorption of skincare applied afterward.
https://www.vogue.com/article/french-pharmacist-beauty-secrets

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This claim seems like it could be pretty true. The first thing I noticed is that this article is from 2023, making it pretty recent. The author of this article Kiana Murden specializes in beauty care which makes her very credible for this topic on washing your face in the morning. The people that published this article, Vogue is a very trusted business known for their beauty products, and after more research the claims they are making here can be found being made by other trusted sources.

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This claim seems like it is multi-faceted and requires extensive research. I looked at another Vogue article that says that she tried not washing her face due to a skin condition called dermatitis. She quotes that many skincare professionals gave her differing advice on how to approach this problem and she found that to see if it worked, she had to go through a series of tests. The author of this article specializes in beauty, which makes her a reputable source, however, the article I found also says she specializes in Beauty. This points to me that this claim needs to have research conducted on a large sample size made up of different skin types to see if there is any real effect of not washing your face. I really enjoyed looking into this claim!

Article I reference: https://www.vogue.com/article/should-i-wash-face-in-morning

Answer 1

While I found the article you used to back your claim that "it is better not to wash your face in the morning" interesting, it is not reliable. Vogue is a beauty website, and the facts they listed in the article were subjective opinions from different peoples experiences. The article claims that washing your face in the morning strips your skin of the natural sebum layer it produced overnight, but there is no evidence as to why this is true. Upon doing my own research, I found that dermatologists say that it depends on your skin type. If you have more oily, acne prone skin, washing your face in the morning could be beneficial to remove excess oil. If you have drier skin, it could help your skin to rinse it in the morning or use a gentle wash. It all depends on personal preference and what you think works best for you. In conclusion, this claim is misleading and does not apply to everyone.

https://www.health.com/should-you-wash-face-morning-8597820#:~:text=%E2%80%9CIf%20you%20are%20cleansing%20your,cleanse%20their%20faces%20at%20night.

Comments

This is really good fact check. Digging deeper into the persons source is very important for accurate fact checking so I liked how you addressed the type of website vogue is. Vogue using specific peoples experiences instead of professional research really dampers the credibility of their claim. I liked how you went about getting your own source and it being primarily health focused; it really addressed the claim directly.

Answer 2

This claim isn't entirely true. While there is some truth to what Natacha Bonjout says about how the skin builds a protective layer at night her claim about no rinsing isn't fully backed up. There are more credible sources that claim the opposite. For example, CeraVe speaks on the importance of cleansing and unclogging pores. Depending on the persons night routine certain products can cause build up if not washed off in the morning, interfering with the persons daytime routine. In CeraVes article, they source the American Academy of Dermatology Association. The AAD states that face washing should be limited to twice a day (morning and night) and when after sweating. Washing your face in the morning gets rid of any dirt, bacteria, and sweat that could've built up overnight. A morning wash also allows for the daytime routine to start on a clear canvas.

The claim that its better to not wash your face in the morning doesn't seem to be true based on other professional testimonies.

https://www.cerave.com/skin-smarts/skincare-tips-advice/should-you-wash-your-face-in-the-morning#:~:text=Washing%20your%20face%20in%20the,breakouts%20and%20other%20skin%20concerns.

https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/skin-care-basics/care/face-washing-101

Answer 3

Before I go into the factual aspects of this specific topic, washing your face in the morning can vary from person to person. I was introduced to skin care this year, and for me, it makes me feel clean, and it makes me feel refreshed and more awake in the morning. Now, diving into the facts, washing your face in the morning can wash away bacteria, sweat, and dirt that can settle on the face during sleep (CeraVe). This should especially be a normal thing to do when there is a lack of cleansing in the afternoon. So no, it’s not better to avoid washing your face in the morning. If you don’t, oils and bacteria can develop on the skin, which could create breakouts, shine, dullness, and just overall rough skin (Vogue). Skin-care obviously isn’t for everyone, but there is nothing wrong with wanting to feel good and healthy, and there is definitely nothing wrong with doing face-care in the morning. 
 

https://www.cerave.com/skin-smarts/skincare-tips-advice/should-you-wash-your-face-in-the-morning#:~:text=According%20to%20the%20AAD%2C%20cleansing,settle%20on%20your%20face%20overnight.&text=Lathering%20up%20in%20the%20A.M.,allowing%20for%20optimal%20product%20absorption.

https://www.voguescandinavia.com/articles/does-washing-you-face-in-the-morning-ruin-your-skin#

Answer 4

The claim stating that it is better to not wash your face in the morning is very subjective. The Vouge article discusses how a skincare expert named Natacha Bonjout advocates for skipping washing your face in the morning. She explains that your skin produces a protective layer of sebum overnight, which acts as a shield against pollutants and bacteria. According to Clevland Clinic, this process happens when sebaceous glands, located within your hair follicles produce sebum. Sebum is an oily substance which is essential for keeping your skin moisturized, preventing it from drying out, and acting as a natural barrier against environmental factors like pollutants and bacteria (Clevland Clinic, 2022). Natacha Bonjout claims that removing this layer with a morning wash could strip the skin of its natural defense and disrupt the repair work your skin has done while you were asleep. However, some people produce and need more sebum than others. When sebaceous glands become overactive or clogged, they can lead to skin issues such as acne or oily skin (Clevland Clinic, 2022). This overall claim that you should not wash your face in the morning can be helpful for some people who are prone to dryer skin, but individuals with more oily skin can actually benefit from cleansing in the morning.  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/24538-sebaceous-glands#:~:text=Sebaceous%20glands%20are%20an%20organ,connect%20to%20your%20hair%20follicles. 

Answer 5

This article is discussing a French pharmacist named Natacha Bonjout's whos secret to the best skin ever was to "la manière française" translated to less-is-more. This included not washing your face in the morning. Right off the bat I did some research on Natacha Bonjout and found her to be a pharmaceutical doctor that practices the science of radiance. I would say she is a pretty reliable person to be speaking on skin care. She then explained that “Cleansing your skin in the morning removes the delicate layer of sebum that your skin produces overnight to protect itself from external factors, like pollutants or bad bacteria". This would explain why is helps your skin flourish because washing over the protective layer gets rid of needed components of skin. I crossed checked the articles claim with Cosmopolitan, another trusted beauty magazine. The article however, states that you should in fact ideally wash your face twice a day with gentle cleanser. The author also mentions though that an ideal skin routine depends on ones individual skin type therefore, it changes person to person. Knowing this, I would say that claim of the Vouge article is not necessarily misinformation, but should be checked with a dermatologist on an individual basis. Overall, i would say that this article is credible, just mat not be the technique for everyone. 

https://www.cosmopolitan.com/style-beauty/beauty/a28100561/how-often-should-i-wash-my-face/ 

Answer 6

I think the claim has truth to it, especially from a site such as Vogue. Within the article, there were reputable reasons as to why it would be beneficial to not wash as well as a personal experience. However, I think this claim is just simply something that could be argued either way as they both have benefits.

https://www.cerave.com/skin-smarts/skincare-tips-advice/should-you-wash-your-face-in-the-morning

This article from Cerave includes the reasons why we should wash our face before bed and it would be a more direct source, seeing as it is a skincare product dermatologists recommend as opposed to a fashion magazine which isn't as loosely related to the science of cleansing skin.

This can't be true or false because both have benefits and could easily be argued either way and is an opinion that has facts on both ends of the argument.

Answer 7

I think that your answer could use a more specific answer. Instead of asking more questions, if you did some more research to narrow the answer, that would make your claim much stronger. I also think that using Vogue as your only source is not very reliable, as well as having more sources to potentially back it up, would make this entire answer better!

Answer 8

The article explains that in French culture, many women do not wash their face in the morning, so that they don't remove the sebum that your body naturally produces overnight: “This layer of sebum is beneficial for your skin, so it is a pity to remove this exceptional, naturally produced, beneficial shield.” In an article posted by Health.com, they write that "If you are cleansing your skin morning and night, you may be over-stripping your skin, which results in a barrier dysfunction, breakout, redness, and more skin concerns," said Maja, a medical aesthetician. This article also explains that it is dependent on your skin type; those with oilier skin may want to wash their face in morning whereas people with dry skin will want to only,y wash their face at night. I think the consensus is that it depends on what you and your dermatologist think is best for your skin. The article is true to the extend that it may help some, but does not argue against the counterarguements, making their stance fall short.

https://www.health.com/should-you-wash-face-morning-8597820

Answer 9

I think this claim is a little misleading and a better claim would be, that it can be better for some people to only wash their face once a day. It's important to at least cleanse the face once a day wether that's morning or night to help avoid things like acne. But, it has been proven that washing your face twice a day can strip too much of the natural oil leaving your skin irritable and dry. Of course, this method is not right for everyone but it has been proven to improve complexion for a number of people.

source: https://www.wellandgood.com/what-happens-when-you-dont-wash-your-face/

Answer 10

This was an interesting claim but misleading. This is a broad claim but washing your face when and how depends on skin type and what works for one person.There are a variety of skin types like dry, combination, acne prone, and more that can affect when a person should wash their face. Washing 2 or 3 times a day may work for one person where another person might need to wash their face only once. It comes down to preference and skin type