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SKINCARE DECODED • 44

Q: How often should I wash my face?

A: At least once a day is solid. We can understand that for some folks, it

works to just wake up and splash water on their face, but don’t skip

the evening.

Q: Is there such a thing as washing your face too much?

A: Yes, there is. Your skin will give you signs that this is happening: dryness,

tightness, and a general dehydrated feeling. Have at most two wash

periods a day. (But count double cleansing as a single wash event.)

Q: Do I need a special, heavy-duty cleanser if I use sunscreen

makeup or long-wear makeup?

A: You actually don’t have to use a heavy-duty cleanser with sunscreen and

daily makeup. It’s the stubborn, long-wear makeup that may need some

help from a makeup remover.

Q: I forgot my cleanser. Is there another alternative I can use?

A: If youʼve got nothing else on hand, choose a body wash over the hotel

bar soap in a pinch. Ultimately though, shampoos and body washes are

not formulated with as much emphasis on gentleness. And we donʼt

recommend them as long-term solutions.

Q: What do you think of people using pure kitchen plant oils

like coconut oil or olive oil to wash their face?

A: We get this for the very driest of skin types, which want something that

can remove heavy-duty makeup without stripping the skin. But remember

Mr. Micelle? Pure oils lack the surfactants that interact with water for a

clean rinse; you may end up with more residue than you bargained for.

There are oil cleansers that can do more and still won’t be drying!

CLEANSER FAQs

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