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

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

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Great question! Whether or not to wash your face in the morning really does depend on your skin type, lifestyle, and personal preference. If you have oily or acne-prone skin, a gentle cleanse in the morning can help remove excess oil and bacteria that accumulated overnight. But if you have dry or sensitive skin, just rinsing with water or using a hydrating toner might be enough to avoid stripping your skin’s natural oils. Some dermatologists even suggest that if your skin feels balanced and not greasy, you could skip the morning wash and just focus on moisturizing and SPF. It’s all about finding what works best for your skin!

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I think reading the vogue article made you consider which is best whether to wash your face in the morning or not. I think in order to figure this out for you personally it is best to read more reliable sources that have facts. There is information out there that mentions skin problems like acne prone skin are related to genetics, diet, stress levels, hormones, skin types and more. Or look further into their claims and do your research on the French pharmacist mentioned.

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After reading the article it shows there can’t be one specific answer to this question because everyone is different. It really depends on your skin type and what works for you if you should wash it in the morning or not. This article does help to provide a lot of information to know what works best for someone, but  there is no clear answer.

Answer 1

The main idea of this article is that you should skip washing your face in the morning. In the text they mention an article by a French pharmacist, Natacha Bonjout’s. In her article she says to “skip your morning cleanse.” I did some more research and came across an article by CeraVe. In the article it says, “Washing your face in the morning is not bad for your skin. In fact, it’s an essential part of any well-rounded skincare routine. The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) recommends washing your face in the morning, before bed, and after sweating—regardless of your skin type.¹ According to the AAD, cleansing your face in the morning serves an important purpose: It washes away bacteria, sweat, and dirt that can settle on your face overnight.² Lathering up in the A.M. also helps you start your morning skincare routine with a clean canvas—allowing for optimal product absorption. It helps prep your skin for morning skincare essentials (like your sunscreen) and removes any leftover product from the night before.” After reading this article from a leading skin care brand it leads me to believe that the Vogue article is false. 

Answer 2

The main idea of this article is that you should skip washing your face in the morning. In the text they mention an article by a French pharmacist, Natacha Bonjout’s. In her article she says to “skip your morning cleanse.” I did some more research and came across an article by CeraVe. In the article it says, “Washing your face in the morning is not bad for your skin. In fact, it’s an essential part of any well-rounded skincare routine. The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) recommends washing your face in the morning, before bed, and after sweating—regardless of your skin type.¹ According to the AAD, cleansing your face in the morning serves an important purpose: It washes away bacteria, sweat, and dirt that can settle on your face overnight.² Lathering up in the A.M. also helps you start your morning skincare routine with a clean canvas—allowing for optimal product absorption. It helps prep your skin for morning skincare essentials (like your sunscreen) and removes any leftover product from the night before.” After looking at an article from a skin care brand it leads me to believe that the Vogue article is false. 

https://www.cerave.com/skin-smarts/skincare-tips-advice/should-you-wash-your-face-in-the-morning#:~:text=The%20American%20Academy%20of%20Dermatology,regardless%20of%20your%20skin%20type.&text=According%20to%20the%20AAD%2C%20cleansing,settle%20on%20your%20face%20overnight.

Answer 3

I think its better to wash your face in the morning then to not. I think this because your face gets really oily and dirty after a nights sleep and to counteract that you wash your face. 

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

Answer 4

I found the claim in this article to be inaccurate. First, I traced the source of this article and found that all of the claims in it were sourced from a French pharmacist, Natacha Bonjout. Then I researched Bonjour’s credibility. I came across the fact that she has been researching skin for 15 years and created a formula for a product that helps skin repair itself. Bonjout claims that, “Cleansing your skin in the morning removes the delicate layer of sebum that your skin produces overnight to protect itself from external factors..” Next I researched articles that support this claim. I discovered an article from health claims that choosing to wash your face in the morning is dependent on the individual's skin type. Some people with a more oily skin type could benefit from washing their face in the morning while those with dryer skin could benefit from skipping the face wash in the morning. This information was backed by Stacey Tull, MD, MPH, board-certified dermatological surgeon and owner of St. Charles County Dermatologic Surgery. Based on this, I do not believe that the claim in this article is completely accurate.
 

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

Answer 5

The claim originally made by Natacha Bonjout’s Beauty Secrets and then later expanded on by Kiana Murden in this Vogue article claims that you should not wash your face in the morning because “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”, after further research into sebum I found that Boujout’s reasoning behind not wanting to remove this layer from your skin in the morning reasonable because sebum “is a natural lubrication that protects your skin from Things that rub against your skin that can cause damage (friction), Moisture loss or brittle hair, Infections caused by bacteria or fungi” (Chicago Clinic, 2022). But overall, there are reliable sources that counter this claim. One example is from the American Academy of Dermatology, which opposes the idea of washing your face once per day and states that you should wash your face twice a day and after sweating. I would say that this claim is true on a case-by-case basis because all people have different skin types, and someone with super dry skin has different need than someone with more oily skin.

Answer 6

This claim is neither true or false. The website cerave says that washing your skin in the morning is not bad and can be beneficial. The website says that washing your skin in the morning can remove sweat and dirt that settles on your face during the night. An article that disagrees with this is vogue they say that it is better to leave the sebum that is on your face in the morning.

Answer 7

There is no yes or no answer to this question because it varies from person to person. 

In this Health article, a dermatologist explains that "Though facial cleansing is an important way to remove excess oil, dead skin cells, and other debris, some people may not need to cleanser twice a day." Additionally, morning facial cleanses vary on skin types. Dermatologist Carolyn Stull writes, "For some people - particularly with acne-prone or oily skin- face washing twice a day might be beneficial." In reality it just depends on the person and what type of skin they might have. 

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

Answer 8

This article claims that it is actually harmful to wash your face in the morning. It claims that it removes the delicate and protective layer of sebum that your skin creates overnight. Sebum is the oily substance on your face that protects your pores from pollutants or bad bacteria and acts as a shield for your face. Clevelandclinic.org fully breaks down what the sebum does and also states that sebum can clog pores and cause acne. It also gives advice on how to keep your layer of sebum healthy and has advice like skin care to use, for example, a gentle daily cleanser. The Vogue article also says that because the daily morning wash is being skipped the skin should be washed with much more importance at night to clean all of the days bacteria and pollutants. Cleveland clinic does not give a full breakthrough of when to clean the skin so there isn't any information to support or disprove the more important night wash. It should also be noted that the source for this article is an interview conducted by Vogue. With this information I feel that this article is reliable and gives good information on the sebum and how to take care of it.

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

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/24538-sebaceous-glands

Answer 9

This statement has many bias opinions behind it. It is such a personal issue that no article can quite prove right nor wrong. Most articles that I’ve looked at have been skin care brands that are promoting their product. However, I found one article that was personal to the author Madeleine Dalisay. She claimed that when she cut skin care out of her routine, her skin dramatically. Many articles, such as this one do not have a scientifically, proven fact to back up the claim. My mom is an aesthetician and focuses on the nature of skin and skin care. She tells me time and time again. You have to wash your face twice a day. So I’m very biased towards washing your face in the morning and at night. The claim did specify in the morning. Which isn’t completely cutting out skin care, but instead suggesting only at night. In conclusion, I believe at this claim cannot be proven true or false. 

https://theeverygirl.com/washing-face-in-the-morning/

Answer 10

In the Vogue article provided, our writer, Kiana Murden, writes about her reasoning on skipping her morning cleanse due to a French pharmacy secret. Her reasoning is based on Natacha Bonjout’s explanation to Vogue on how, “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.” However, in another article written by Cerave, a company that specializes in skin care, they explain how the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) recommends washing your face in the morning because it washes away bacteria, sweat, and dirt that can collect throughout the night. This is important because in another research done by Lela Lankerani, a Board Certified Dermatologist, she explains how, “Excessive dirt build up on the surface can cause blockages of the follicle, trapping sebum, sweat, and dead skin cells. The lack of sebum on the skins surface allows bacteria to penetrate the follicle causing inflammation. The final result is acne.” In conclusion, although Natacha Bonjout’s information about the importance of the layer of sebum is true, based on the information provided by Cerave and Lela Lankerani, the claim “It’s better not to wash your face in the morning” is not completely true. Although skipping a morning cleanse may be more beneficial for some individuals than others, dermatologists would suggest and recommend people cleansing in the morning to prevent bacteria, dirt buildup, and acne formation. 

References: https://www.cerave.com/skin-smarts/skincare-tips-advice/what-is-double-cleansing

https://www.vogue.com/article/french-pharmacy-morning-cleanse

https://www.westlakedermatology.com/blog/skin-cleansing-101-why-washing-your-face-is-important/