What happens if you wash your skin too often? Does it get drier or oilier? And is it wise to use a skin cleanser, soap or makeup remover? All this and more will be covered in this short article.

The answer to what happens if you overwash your skin depends on the type of skin you have. At first you may notice that your skin is drier than normal, but the fact is that often when you wash your skin excessively, it begins to compensate for the loss of sebum and becomes oilier than before.

For most people, it’s best to wash your skin just once or twice a day. To avoid removing too much sebum from the skin, you should wash it with lukewarm water. Hot water dries the skin more.

Most soaps and cleansers are too harsh for your skin, as they contain alcohol and dangerous chemicals. Those ingredients can cause premature skin aging and irritation. Avoid all regular soaps and cleansers, and if you feel like you need something else to cleanse your skin, look for a gentle, natural skin cleanser.

Makeup removers are mostly the worst for your skin as they are too strong. An easy way to cleanse your skin of makeup is simply by using a cold-pressed vegetable oil like olive oil or coconut oil. These things effectively and gently remove makeup and dirt.

After washing your skin it is important that you moisturize it properly. Regular moisturizers you find at the store can have the same effects on your skin as over-washing. This is because they often contain mineral oil, an ingredient that clogs pores and breaks down the skin’s natural sebum.

The best moisturizers are completely natural and contain proven effective ingredients. It’s wise to choose a moisturizer that helps prevent signs of skin aging, such as wrinkles and fine lines, because they’re harder to get rid of once they’ve appeared.