Like a therapist, I can’t dish out blanket recommendations for how to live your life or how to wash your face. Instead, I can help you come to your own conclusion about the great face-wash debate.

Don’t let your face-washing efforts be in vain because you’re cleansing the wrong way. “Not only is consistency important, but thoroughness with each cleanse is important,” said Reyes-Bergano.

While there are some exceptions to the rule, washing your face with a gentle face wash is almost always the best way to kick off a skincare routine, no matter how many or how few steps you include.

One solution to bacteria-harboring washcloths are the cult-favorite Clean Skin Club towels. Plant-based and disposable, they’re designed to provide a germ-free dry-off for your face post-wash, so your ...

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You likely brush your teeth every night, but you may not realize the importance of washing your face. Fox News Digital asked dermatologists why face-washing should be on your bedtime to-do list.

It's best to wash your face with warm water — hot can strip the skin of its natural oils and cold doesn't allow the pores to open to remove dirt. Drazen Lovric / Getty Images ...

5. You may lose your gorgeous glow Dr. Sturm warns that not washing the face daily can do more than contribute to a high-shine look. It can also affect texture and radiance.