Lots of men drastically underestimate the necessity of the correct washing of their face and the frequency of doing it. You may think that taking a quick splash of water in the morning will do the trick but maintenance has to start with cleansing thoroughly as this is a step towards healthy, clear and youthful-appearing skin.

At Rivo Skin Clinic, your dermatology care experts will advise on a tactical cleansing regimen, depending on your daily lifestyle, skin type and the environment. The following is a more detailed list of how and when it would be best to cleanse your face any given time during the day:

Morning: I Begin Again

When you wake up in the morning, your skin has undergone a renewal process during the night. During this time, your sebaceous glands (oil glands) are still active, which often leads to oil and sweat accumulation on your face by morning. Also, there is a chance that your skin has contacted bacteria by means of your pillow, bed sheets or even your hands.

A calm ablution in the morning:

• It removes daily oil, sweat, and light impurities.
• It rejuvenates the skin and helps you feel more alert.
• Primes your skin to receive other moisturizers, serums and sun screen.
• Makes him a blank palette on which it is possible to use all types of grooming products or SPF

After a Workout: Do Not Forget This

Exercises make you sweat which is an indicator that your body is cleaning itself. The sweat, however, when left un-washed is a breeding ground of bacteria, dirt, and environmental contaminants, all of them which can lead to clogged pores, acne, and complexion.

Post-exercise cleansing:

• Eliminates the bacteria, sweat, and dirt.
• Stops clogging the pores and body acne particularly around the face, the chest, and the back.
• Removes any greasy or sticky feeling to the skin and balances it out.

Even when you cannot accomplish a whole cleanse immediately, you can at least wash your face with warm water or wipe it with a soft face wipe with no alcohol to remove irritation and dirt.

Night: Rest and Restoration

P.M. removal of makeup is not optional especially when you are outside, live and work in a highly polluted place like Mumbai, or use sunscreen or grooming products on a daily basis. Your skin accumulates dust, particles of pollution, sebum, epithelial cells, and bacteria all through the course of a day. Without proper cleaning, these can cause a lot of mischief to our skin overnight.

A good night cleanse

• Removes pollutants, sun screen residue, and perspiration.
• Helps in preventing pores clogging and acne.
• It enables your skin to continuously rebuild.
• Youth boosts the action of night creams, serums, and hydrating treatments.

How Often is Too Often?

Most men should strive to cleanse twice a day morning and night. If you have an acne-prone, oily skin or live in a hot and humid environment such as in Mumbai, it is wise to cleanse the skin a third time after the work out or in the middle of the day.

Nevertheless, too much cleaning is also a possibility. Washing your face too often and washing with abrasive cleansers can strip the natural oils and upset your skin defense. This may cause sensitivity, dryness and redness in the skin because the body is attempting to overcompensate.

Rivo Expert Tip:

Choose a Face Cleanser for Men that matches your skin type—whether it’s oily, dry, combination, or sensitive. At Rivo Skin Clinic, we teach male clients how to establish habits that incorporate cleansers that are dermatologist-approved and clinically intended to clean with depth without being destructive. In case you are confused about what product to get, our staff are only a consultation away.