Is bar soap the answer for a very oily face?
On Clien, someone with an extremely oily face said that on days at home they wash it more than six times a day. People say soap strips too much oil, they wrote, but for someone whose face is practically an oil well, isn't soap actually the answer? The post drew more than thirty replies.
What the replies said:
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The most common view: washing often and stripping oil makes the skin produce more to protect itself.
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Several said switching to a plain-water wash in the morning actually reduced oil. The squeaky-clean feeling doesn't last, they said, and a slight residue is normal.
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Many stressed that what you put on after washing matters more than the wash itself, and suggested sealing with a light, hydrating product.
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On the other hand, some said frequent soap washing genuinely suits them, and that everyone's skin is different, so find what works for you.
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Other suggestions included trying a cleansing oil or a product with salicylic acid.
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One person noticed less oil and fewer breakouts after cutting back on carbs.
The majority said "don't strip it, moisturize lightly," but a minority firmly found that soap works for them.
Desk note: The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) advises people with oily skin to cleanse up to twice a day and after sweating, using a gentle foaming face wash. It says an overly harsh cleanser can irritate the skin and trigger more oil, and that oily skin still needs moisturizer after cleansing. If breakouts keep coming back, see a dermatologist.
How do you wash your face on extra-oily days?
Original thread: Clien — For oily faces, is soap the answer? · Also see: AAD — How to control oily skin
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