A good face wash cleanses your skin’s outer layer of bacteria buildup, dead cells (50 million of them everyday) and releases your clogged pores off excessive oil. But hey!, if you’ve decided to go extra sanitary by cleaning your face every 2 hours, you’re doing more harm than good. Sebaceous glands weren’t given to you for being naughty, They do a great job in protecting your skin from Acne-bacteria and keeping it from losing excess water. If not for them, You’re skin would be dry, prone to degradation and frequent infection since your oil shield is gone.

How many is too many?

Although twice a day washing works for most people, not everybody has the same skin. If your glands dont secrete too much oil, washing once a day will suffice. Although you’d need to wash more frequently if you’re the oily skin type. Also, it helps being gentle. So while you’re at it, dab yourself with a towel to retain a little moisture which helps protect your skin from going dry. Prefer using cold water for a regular wash as it helps your pores retain essential oil, while washing away the excess with the dirt.

There are many ways to take care of your skin

other than simply washing, Get a moisturizer, Always use a cleanser or very mild soap for your face. Protect yourself from the Sun. Whether you sun-burn easy or not, use a sunscreen because the there will always be damage leading to fine lines and wrinkles and later on to skin cancer. Observe if your skin agrees with the beauty products you use, some of them may contain chemicals which can leech and taint.

See how you can enrich your skin with nutrients and vitamins, Check out the Medifacials at our skin clinic in Chennai for a vitamin boost along with the exfoliation of dead skin cells for radiant youthfull skin. Our chemical peels get to the root of your Acne by busting your daily bacteria build-up.At Derma med spa, we analyze your skin and customize your skin care accordingly to deliver the best results.

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