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 like how you referenced multiple credible sources, and went very into detail describing what's actually going on with your skin and how washing your face in the morning is beneficial to your skin.

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This is an interesting claim, and as someone who doesn't normally wash their face in the morning, I think it depends of genetics.. Also, the referenced used above was Vouge, and often fashion brands and skin care businesses have many biases compared to health and skincare specialists.

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Your question brings up an interesting debate! The Vogue article suggests that skipping a morning cleanse can help maintain the skin’s natural oils and microbiome, but this advice isn’t one size fits all. Dermatologists generally agree that skin type plays a big role—those with oily or acne-prone skin might still need a morning wash to remove overnight buildup, while drier skin types could benefit from just rinsing with water. Did you find any scientific studies supporting this claim, or is it mostly anecdotal advice from skincare experts? It would be great to see more dermatological perspectives to get a clearer picture!

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while this could be true for some it's not for all and depends a lot on skin type.

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I like how you didn't immediately agree with the article or have a bias one way or another. this is an interesting question to have, I think it changes from person to person. it could change with how sensitive their skin is or what type of skin it is

Answer 1

The claim that not washing your face in the morning based on Natacha Bonjout's article A French Pharmacist's 9 Secrets to Your Best Skin Ever published by Vogue is true and credible however the claim doesn't apply to everyone. 

According to the American Academy of Dermatology, it is best to wash your face "once in the morning and once at night, as well as after sweating heavily" so generally it is recommended to wash your face in the morning. 

Whether to wash your face in the morning also depends on each individual's skin type. Dr Jean Charles, MD states "Your skin type plays a role in how often you should be washing your face. If you have more dry or sensitive skin, you can skip washing your face in the morning and splash your skin with water before applying your morning skincare routine,” in an article published by the U.S. Dermatology Partners. In summary, the benefits of not washing your face in the morning depend on your skin type and will differ for everyone.

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

https://www.usdermatologypartners.com/press-media/dont-be-gross-heres-how-often-you-should-wash-your-face/

https://www.vogue.com/article/french-pharmacist-beauty-secrets