I figured more washes would lead to clearer skin (I mean, wouldnt you?!
Think of why we wash our face: it rinses things out, says Willis.
But your skin heals at night.
Read on to see how it went.
Preparing to ditch my cleanser
Unbeknownst to me, I was overdoing it with my facial cleansing.
Then, I planned to wash my face as usual after my workout and again before bed.
dual board-certified dermatologist and dermatopathologist
Before starting the experiment, my biggest questions were all about water temperature.
Is super-hot water the best option for breaking down oil and bacteria?
Or does icy-cold work best because it adds a little energy jolt first thing in the morning?
Turns out, the answer is… neither.
I took the happy medium and decided to use lukewarm water for my a.m. splash.
The pros predicted that I would see results within two weeks of starting the experiment.
Or maybe you’ve got the option to switch to a lighter one.
It doesnt overproduce oil, but it does sometimes feel a little oily in my T-zone.
Im also not acne-prone, butlike clockworkI get hormonal acne when Im menstruating.
dual board-certified dermatologist and dermatopathologist
The benefits didnt stop there, though.
Needless to say, I will absolutely be continuing this practice long past the experiments expected end date.
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