I used to think my mom’s 20-minute skin care regimen was overkill, but maybe she was onto something. Her face looks amazing and her skin is healthy in her older years. And now that I’m older and have researched the topic, I realize that the way you clean your face makes a difference in your skin’s health and looks, even years later.
The world is filthy and gross. As you go about your day, your face gets coated with all sorts of gunk, including dirt, bacteria, dead skin, and oil that you naturally produce( called sebum) . So, the purpose of washing your face is to clear all of that up and maintain healthier, good-looking skin.