Future Health Frontiers Q&A Women’s Health

What should I do if my skin becomes drier the more I wash it?

Asked by:Fountain

Asked on:Mar 25, 2026 03:48 PM

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  • Rosebud Rosebud

    Mar 25, 2026

      Myth 1: Products with rich foam can wash cleaner

      Foam cleansing products usually contain surfactants, have more alkaline ingredients, and have strong cleaning power. They are suitable for oily skin, or for special local cleansing of the "triangle zone" of mixed skin. For dry or normal skin and dry weather, excessive use of foam cleansing products will often cause skin It becomes drier and tighter, sometimes accompanied by mild itching and peeling.

      Correct approach: Except for people with particularly oily skin, the cleansing effect of some skin care muds and cleansing lotions is to use kaolin or bentonite to physically absorb oil, or use the interfacial active fusion of cleansing lotions to fuse and remove oil and water. Therefore, these products also have a cleansing effect, and are relatively more moisturizing than foam cleansing products.

      Myth 2: The longer you wash your face, the cleaner it will be

      In fact, this is not the case. If you wash your face for too long, the dirt will be rubbed back into the skin. Moreover, washing your face for too long will cause excessive cleansing, cleaning off the necessary sebum on the face, and making the face drier.

      Correct approach: When using facial cleanser, generally let the product stay on the face for about 40 seconds, and the entire face washing process should be controlled within 3-5 minutes.

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