Skip the face wash. A dermatologist says your skin might thank you.
Source: Business Insider ·
Many dermatologists and skin health aficionados agree: we're overdoing it when it comes to cleaning our skin.
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Dr. Ariel Ostad says he doesn't scrub his face and recommends that many patients take it easy on their skin.Dr. Ariel OstadMany dermatologists and skincare experts don't scrub their faces, or use a daily cleanser.Harsh scrubbing strips away the skin's protective barrier, and isn't needed most of the time.As winter approaches, experts say moisturizing is the essential step to prioritize.When Ariel Ostad gets into the shower, he pretty much ignores his face. He'll soap up quickly in the "smelly" areas of his body, including his armpits and down there, and then he's done.A board-certified dermatologist, he says if there's one simple move he'd implore you to try this winter, it would be this: Stop washing your face so often."Just rinse with water," said Ostad, who runs a cosmetic dermatology and surgery practice on New York City's Upper East Side, administering Botox, fillers, and treating acne, among other conditions. He says he gives patients this advice roughly "20 times a day" and…
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