3 Reasons Not to Wash Your Face in the Morning, According to Dermatologists

What's the first thing do you do when you get up in the morning? Most of us have a routine to help us kick off the day; maybe yours is using the bathroom, brushing your teeth, making coffee, working out, and hopping into the shower. But if washing your face is on that morning to-do list, you may want to reconsider.

Sure, conventional wisdom says we need to at least splash water on our faces to wash the sleep out of our eyes, but some people swear by not washing their faces in the morning (or even not at all!).

Best Life asked the experts—a dermatologist, a dermatology nurse, and an esthetician—what their feelings are on face-washing in general, and whether it's really necessary to wash your face in the morning. Read on to find out whether simplifying your morning routine could make your skin healthier, and what all of our experts say is non-negotiable when it comes to cleansing.

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