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How many times a day should I wash my face, is it better to use soap or a face wash for oily skin, and how can I manage excess sebum during the day?

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How many times a day should I wash my face, is it better to use soap or a face wash for oily skin, and how can I manage excess sebum during the day?

Asked by Female, 22 · 1 day ago

Veda Maddala

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1 day ago

Wash your face twice daily, morning and night. Over-washing strips your skin's natural moisture, which can actually trigger more oil production. A gentle, foaming face wash is much better than traditional bar soap, which is too harsh and disrupts your skin's pH barrier. Look for face washes containing salicylic acid to help clear sebum from pores. During the day, manage excess shine by gently patting your skin with oil-blotting papers. Always use a lightweight, oil-free, non-comedogenic moisturizer; keeping your skin hydrated naturally helps regulate sebum production without clogging pores.

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