The Dark Side of OverWashing: How to Cleanse Without Damaging Skin
Introduction: The Acne Paradox—When “Clean” Becomes the Enemy If you’re battling acne, you’ve likely been told a thousand times: “Wash your face more!”But what if the very act of scrubbing away oil and dirt is sabotaging your skin? In a world obsessed with squeakyclean complexions, overwashing has become a silent epidemic, stripping skin of its natural defenses and triggering a vicious cycle of breakouts, dryness, and inflammation. Here’s the truth: Acne isn’t caused by dirt , and aggressive cleansing won’t cure it—it might even make things worse. Let’s dive into why your skincare routine could be backfiring and how to strike the golden balancefor healthy, resilient skin. The OverWashing Trap: Why “ Too Clean ” Hurts Your skin is a selfregulating ecosystem. Its natural oils (sebum) act as a protective barrier against pollutants and bacteria while maintaining hydration. But when you overcleanse—using harsh formulas or scrubbing too vigorously—you strip...