Do I really need to clean my face?

Cleansing is the most important step in your daily program. If you don’t get your skin clean, everything else you do will be less effective. It’s like putting wax on your car without thoroughly washing it first. The skin needs to remain clean to maintain the integrity of the pores, and using a cleanser is the best way to achieve this.

If you don’t cleanse, you’re doing your skin a huge disservice. You could be setting up an environment for clogged and therefore enlarged pores as well as amassing a thick, dead skin buildup that can also contribute to congestion. Just imagine not brushing your teeth for a few days, and you’ll see what I mean. For more information on cleansing, see these articles:

• True or False: You only need to wash your face at night 
• CLEANSERS 101: What IS a cleanser? What to look for and what NOT to use—updated 
• MYTH: Soap is a good cleanser