Quoting Post Archived Topic: It will not be bumped to the top of the forum. Topic Washing your face Membername   Not a member? Sign Up Free (takes 20 seconds) Password   Forgotten your password? Post Font: Verdana Arial Black Georgia Comic Sans Impact   Size: Tiny Normal Big Huge   Color: Default Dark Red Red Orange Brown Green Olive Cyan Blue Dark Blue Indigo Black [ Check Spelling ] [ Post Preview ] [ LiveTags ] Quote: from [m]hellotheree[/m] at 7:22 pm on Aug. 7, 2008[quote]you're deff making it worse. like Lulamae said, washing more counteracts what you';re trying to do and makes it oilier[/quote] FAQ Keyword Search: Post Options Favorites Manager Notify me of new replies to this topic by email Notify me of new replies to this topic by private message Original Post Anonymous Posted at 7:20 pm on Aug. 7, 2008 Is it bad if I wash my face 4-5 times a day? I have bad acne and am trying to get rid of it. Is this helping it or making it worse?

Replies Miss Prophetess Posted at 1:54 pm on Aug. 8, 2008 Yes, it is bad to wash your face so much.  It doesn't help your acne problem; it might even make it worse.  Only wash once in the morning and once at night.  That's enough. NotTheGirlNextDoor Posted at 8:10 pm on Aug. 7, 2008 There is no reason to wash your face that much. Your going to make it worse. Just wash it once in the morning, and once at night. that's what I do and my skin is a lot better then it was a year ago when I washed my face about 4 times a day. Fondziie Posted at 7:29 pm on Aug. 7, 2008 get some proactive person11988 Posted at 7:23 pm on Aug. 7, 2008 If you do that make sure you rinse well, as a layer of caked on soap causes more acne. rachrach Posted at 7:22 pm on Aug. 7, 2008 I'm not sure if it's making it worse but really you're not helping it any. 3 times is max I'd say. bloodhunter Posted at 7:22 pm on Aug. 7, 2008 Quote: from LittleItaly at 10:21 pm on Aug. 7, 2008 it depends, most products require only twice a day, dont overuse or your body will get used to it, making it not effective Agreed S3b7 Posted at 7:22 pm on Aug. 7, 2008 Twice is good enough. Once in the morning, once at night. I used to have horrible acne. I went to the dermatologist and he gave me a load of things to use in the morning and night and now I'm acne free. utheh Posted at 7:22 pm on Aug. 7, 2008 id wash it 2 or 3 but if you do it to much itll make it worse pinkertongrass Posted at 7:22 pm on Aug. 7, 2008 worse Anonymous Posted at 7:22 pm on Aug. 7, 2008 So try doing maybe once in the morning, once after workout, once before I go to bed? hellotheree Posted at 7:22 pm on Aug. 7, 2008 you're deff making it worse. like Lulamae said, washing more counteracts what you';re trying to do and makes it oilier LittleItaly Posted at 7:21 pm on Aug. 7, 2008 it depends, most products require only twice a day, dont overuse or your body will get used to it, making it not effective Lulamae Posted at 7:21 pm on Aug. 7, 2008 You're making it worse, because by stripping your skin of all that oil you are not only aggravating it, but also making it produce more. All 13 previous replies displayed.