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While thousands of women STOP cleansing their faces in the morning to get the ‘best skin of their lives’, here’s what a pro has to say about it.
- Dr. Clara Hurst has criticized the idea of cleaning your face only once a day.
- A recent trend telling people to wipe once is gaining traction on TikTok.
- The trend calls for eliminating morning cleaning, but experts warn it’s bad
Skincare enthusiasts are ditching their morning cleanse for ‘the best complexion of their lives’ after the controversial trend went viral on TikTok.
According to influencers who signed up for the unique nighttime cleansing routine, their skin has “never been better,” but experts disagree with the results.
Dermatologist Clara Hurst, owner of the Perth-based Aesthetic clinic white and is the co-founder of the popular prescription-only skincare brand The secret It says it will continue to be cleaned twice a day.
Dr. Clara Hurst has warned against the single-cleaning viral trend taking TikTok by storm
The mother of two is a dermatologist and co-founder of a prescription-only skincare line. She says that following the tips to reduce cleaning could be detrimental.
The blonde mother of two is often on board with simplifying her beauty regimen—anything to save a few minutes in the morning—but she doesn’t leave the house without cleaning up.
Speaking to FEMAIL, Dr. Clara explained why: ‘When using effective and active skincare products, it is very important to cleanse your skin at least twice a day.
‘Not only to properly remove the active ingredients from the night before, but also to remove dirt accumulated throughout the day before going to bed.’
She said that your skin needs to be clean so skin care products can properly penetrate and do their job.
In fact, Dr. Clara says that cleaning once a day will significantly change your complexion, and not for the better.
‘Reducing cleansing to once a day can lead to makeup/skincare buildup and lead to pore clogging. Ultimately it leads to breakouts, congestion, and texture,” she said.
Videos, like this one, talk about barrier disruption caused by excessive cleaning
But videos on TikTok show people with improved skin, claiming the only difference is their cleansing routine.
One woman explains that she was cleansing morning and night and found that it was damaging her natural barrier, stripping essential oils from her skin.
‘You have to stop cleaning yourself in the morning,’ he demanded.
Dr. Clara agrees that some people suffer because their skin barrier is stripped away too much, but she would never recommend stopping cleansing twice a day.
Dr. Clara, pictured here with The Secret founder Dr. Deb Cohen-Jones, battled bad skin in her youth and has studied and worked professionally in skin care for years.
Excessive cleansing can strip the skin of its natural oils, causing dehydration and sensitivity. When using active skin care, it’s important to use a gentle oil- or cream-based cleanser,” he said.
Not cleansing in the morning could damage your skin, especially if you use active skincare.
‘Cleaning in the morning is important to correctly remove the active ingredients applied the night before. This also gives you a clean base to apply your SPF and day products.
‘If you apply a prescription concentration of vitamin A at night, you need to remove it properly before applying additional products during the day. Also, some active ingredients should not overlap or mix; therefore, cleaning at least twice a day is recommended,” he said.
Other videos show women explaining ‘when and how’ to cleanse, claiming that the once-a-day method is foolproof.
People in the comments on the viral videos appeared torn.
“Tried this and will never go back, my skin glows,” said one woman.
“Studies show twice a day prevents acne, I won’t even try this,” said another.