Just to let everyone know that since filming this video (which was filmed 3 weeks ago) I’ve had a really bad allergic reaction to a vitamin c moisturiser that I was testing out for you all. Although all the info in this video is still true, I’m still not cleansing my face in the mornings and I’m still seeing excellent results, Unfortunately I am still unable to use vitamin C on my skin. After splashing my face with water in the morning I apply my normal morning skincare. My evening routine has not changed xxx
So sorry to hear that, hope all is well now. I have reacted badly to a vitamin C product too, one of my sons thought I have done 12 rounds in a boxing ring I was that badly swollen 😅 it’s a shame as it has great benefits usually- but not for me, never again!
I have dry skin that can get Extremely dry if I’m not diligent with my routine. I’ve also had amazing results just rinsing my face with cool water in the morning :) Vitamin C has always given me problems ...I have tried so many from all price point and keep having reaction issues, mainly rashes &/or teeny tiny little pustule blister/bumps. I don’t have particularly sensitive skin and can handle additives and treatments just fine ....it’s just the VitC that gives me ALL the issues...lol
I am 73 yrs old with pretty normal to slightly combo skin and I haven't use cleanser on my face in the morning for at least five decades. I will splash my face with water in the morning as I find it refreshing and enlivening but I don't rub hard and I pat it dry gently. I think a lot of the "routines" that are preached by cosmetic companies have more to do with selling us more stuff than anything. I think if we invested more time and money in good nutrition and exercise we would be better served. I enjoy your videos Gemma! Thanks
I totally agree with you, the industry is a total scam & there are no magic cures. My friends mum is older than you and Indian & has only ever used natural products & has beautiful skin, much better than mine & I am 53
I have decided since yesterday to ditch all my face care products. How have you found the ageing process on your skin doing it this way? I am going to use a whole food mask once a week with real fruit for some nourishment.
I have very sensitive reactive skin-I haven't cleansed my skin in the morning for decades as I've always felt I would be striping away the protective barrier produced during the night. I've often felt I should keep quiet about it in case people thought I was a bit yucky-so I'm pleased it is now popular.
Having eczema all of my life I have always skipped using a cleanser in the morning. Just water and sometimes a flannel if I've used a really occlusive moisturiser the night before. I did experiment with cleansing in the morning a couple of years ago just to see if it made any difference. Big mistake and it destroyed my skin barrier. I have the most basic routine ever, cleanse once a day and my skin is healthy and happy. Really refreshing to hear so many people do the same as always felt like the odd one out!
Hi, what cleanser do you like? I feel all my cleansers or skincare products make my skin around the eye dry and wrinkly.. I used simply clean foaming cleanser fron skinceuticals, it says gentle... and i have paulas choice cleanser cream for dry sentiive skin. Also I use after this at night a hyalyron serum and a niacinmaide lotion. It doesnt feel really moisturizing all together... Does anybody has some advice for me?
I love this video Gemma! At almost 50, I found washing my face morning and night too much as my skin has become drier as I have gotten older. I double cleanse in the evening and moisturize really well before bed. When I wake up my skin feels wonderfully soft, all the pampering I have done to my skin the night before has absorbed leaving my skin feeling healthy with just the right amount of moisture still on the skin. I splash my face with water, pat dry and apply my skin care and my skin really is thanking me for it. People ask me what I am using on my skin now, and honestly I'm just washing my face less. It has made such a difference to my skin.
I agree with you. And i think there is an overuse of the word "gross" when talking about not cleansing our faces in the morning. Honestly, unless we've been down a coal mine all night it's a tad overdone.
Okay. This dry skin, already in menopause, nearly 50 lady is going to give this a go. Marked in my calendar for starting tomorrow morning, and I will check back in a month to let you know.
I'm 53, menopause mostly over, but the hot flushes at night bring the sweat to the fore, and any left over grime to the surface, i wash in the morning with a warm wet face cloth to remove it, and good to go, hopefully you'll see the benefits
Also following Doc Dray’s advice I stopped morning cleansing about 6 months ago and it has greatly improved my very dry skin. My menopausal face - I’m 56 on HRT so not as dry as without - is only sprayed with Avene and then moisturized until I do my morning routine later after at least 2 coffees!
I actually didn't use almost anything on my face unless I was wearing make up, obviously I cleaned that off, but for 34 years I basically washed my face only with tap water and everybody was always telling me how good my skin is. It was only this year around April I decided that Im old enough to have some proper skincare and I started using cleansers and moisterizers which was quite alright in the beginning, but now I notice more breakouts and none of those products seemed to improve anything, so I definitely agree that too much skincare is not beneficial at all
I am glad i found this. I started cleansing of a morning for the the first ever i am 54. I have had the worst time with dry skin. Phew! Back to my old way.
I used a warm clean flannel on my face in the morning. Have to get rid of those eye crusties!!! Then I use a moisturiser. I had been thinking maybe I should be properly cleansing in the morning. Nice to know I am doing things right.
I haven’t cleansed my face in the morning for close to 30 years. After reading an article about this subject I began to rinse my face with water only. However I do double-cleanse every night (I wear foundation daily). I’m now in my early 60s and have never suffered from acne but have always had significant sensitivity issues if I’m not very careful with the products I use. I’ve had to make subtle changes over the years - skincare & makeup are both an ongoing learning curve but the morning rinsing & evening cleansing routine hasn’t changed. I thoroughly enjoy the information/comments on “Pampered Wolf”. Great tutorials - they’re really helpful. Thanks lots. 🤩
I’ve never cleansed my skin in the morning, I take a shower, water in the face... then get out and put on: the Ordinary buffet, the ordinary Niacinimide , cerave moisturizer.. then makeup. At night I only “cleanse” with micellar water. My skin looks beautiful. I feel hydrated and my pores are clear. I may be a bit oily in the summer, I get a pimple or two before my period, but I’m very happy with my skin mostly every day.
Hi, i feel my skin is dehydrated pr dry and i also have some pimples on my jawline (always comes when i use too heavy suncreams) but i will try also just water in the morning and at night michellar water. How do you do that, with a cotton pad and put it over your face without water after it? And which one do you like? As a moisturizer i do hyaluronic acid and niacinamide serum both from skinceuticals, but my skin is after still dry.. but i used also a cleaner before this. Hope to hear some advice!
@@user-gc3rv6jw3n i have the same problem. My skin cleared up not using any product i only clean my face with water and use cleansing water/oil 3 times a week. Also, make your own moisturizer using glycerin and water in a spray bottle, works wonder. Make sure when you use hyaluronic acid, top it off with a moisturizer or shea butter to lock in or it will make your skin more dry.
I love how you thoroughly tested this before reporting the results. For over one year, I look at my skin in the morning to see how it’s doing. Most of the time it is well hydrated and I just rinse it gently. When it appears more oily or too frumpy and dull for my taste, I’ll wash it with a gentle cleanser and this brings a little bit of life to it!
That must be why I have really good skin at 65 years old. I have never washed or cleansed my face in the morning. It just gets wet in the shower then moisturised. Xx
Hi, which michellar water do you like? I feel my skin and eye area is irritated and dry. Do you use water with the michellar water or just a cotton pad around the face? I want to try this out. And do you do in the morning water wash or nothing? Thanks!
I am behind this %100, for myself personally. I started cleansing my face only at night when I turned 31 (I'm 38 now) and I've had excellent results. My reasoning was, I put helpful ingredients on at night, I don't want to wash them off in the morning. I also began rotating my treatments with the idea that I would be concentrating on really sealing in one or two actives at a time, instead of diluting with several. (At least, that's the way it worked in my head, lol). If I have excess oil in the morning, I just blot with a tissue and go on with my best skin since I was a kid!
Yes, yes and yes again. I've not washed my face in the morning for a couple of years. I'd read that a certain model (I forget her name) stated that, because she had dry skin, she didn't wash her face in the morning. Needless to say, I had to try it because I too have dry skin. The results were just the same as yours. The tight, dry feeling disappeared and (I felt) my skin became more 'supple'. I don't even rinse my face either! I just apply Vit C with my cold jade roller and I'm awake, 😂 then continue with the rest of my skincare. I don't feel dirty or yucky. I'm delighted my skin responded so well to doing this AND my cleansing products last longer - just a bonus. I'm so happy that this "technique" is working so well for you. 💗💖💗
Hi, are you still not washing your face in the morning? I feel cleansers are too harsh for me and I am thinking of washing my face 2 a day with just water. What do you do in the evening? :-)
@@user-gc3rv6jw3n Hi, yes. I never wash my face in the morning. In the evening j double cleanse (oil first, then a cream cleanser). What cleansers have you been using and what brand? xxx
@@chrissymoss514 Hi thank you for responding. I am not sure if I need to cleanse at night or do just water two times a day.. I am afraid cleansers ruin my skinbarrier. But not sure if it has some benefits.. I have a lot of cleansers here. Take the day balm from clinique, is a really heavy one but effective. And milk cleansers and some foaming cleansers. One from Skinceuticals, Simply Clean. I like the feel of a foaming cleanser the most since with milk cleansers I feel there is something left on the skin or you have to really use a lot of water to remove them. But not sure if foaming cleansers are harsh. :) I feel a lot of times that the skin under my eyes burn a bit and feels tight and dry around the eyes. But i also have some pimples on my chin if I use the wrong products.
@@user-gc3rv6jw3n Cleansers are an absolute necessity. I don't know what skin type you are but I'm hoping you have cleansers that are suitable and work with your skin. Only very harsh cleansers (those that strip your face and cause your skin to feel tight, dry and itchy) can have a negative impact on your skin barrier. Generally cleansers are gentle. The skin barrier suffers most when exfoliation and/or retinols are used carelessly. Again, it depends on your skin type AND it's tolerances. Water alone will not cleanse your skin. Even if you don't wear makeup or sunscreen (I pray you use sunscreen every day 🙏), water will not remove the pollutants and bacteria that is on your skin. Everyone has the same pollutants and bacteria - and it must be washed off. Do you double cleanse? What skincare do you use after cleansing? What skin type are you? Do you have any problem areas?
I had a neighbor that never used anything but water on her face. I personally thought it was kinda gross, but the truth is she has the most supple , smooth and clear skin . After watching this I will definitely try it.
I have been doing this for a while. I’m in my 60’s and over the last year my skin has been so much better. I don’t even wet my face in the morning. Just leave the night moisturizers on and add spf. It has also improved the ‘dry’ lines and dehydrated feeling. Good advice 😍
Hi, did you try only water wash in the morning and noticed diffrence with that or no water at all in the morning? I am thinking of not washing with water but maybe a little water is more fresh, also around the eyes.
This past winter, my skin turned from combo-dry to drastically dry. I stopped cleansing my face in the AM (other than a splash of water) after watching Dr Dray. This, along a drastically simplified night time routine really improved my skin!
I always enjoy your videos! I agree with you to a certain extent. I do think over cleansing can disrupt the ph balance and damage the moisture barrier, but for me the key is to study and listen to my skin. I do both...sometimes skip AM cleanse and sometimes use a super mild cleanser. It just depends on my skin...I tend to skip AM cleanse more in the winter than the summer due to skin being more dry and in the summer tend to sweat a little more..even at night. But in general, I agree...we need to allow our skin to do its job and sometimes less is more. Thanks for another great video on an interesting topic. 😘❤️
I never cleansed my face in the morning until the beginning of this year. I learned very quickly that I was being gross .. LOL . I then started cleaning in the morning as well as the evening. There have been many days where my skin looked sooo DULL, even after exfoliation . I am going back to not cleansing in the morning and see what happens 😊
@@user-zt6mb7nf3i .... Hi! Fantastic! Best decision I made! I only cleanse at night now. In the morning . I just splash water on my face 😊. My skin doesn’t feel as stripped anymore.
@@samirakaufman6004 Oh thats nice! Thank you! I am thinking of not cleansing at all for a while (since I dont really see the point of 'stripping' your skin..) But only rinse now once a day with water. See what happens. :)
@@user-zt6mb7nf3i ... I have normal to dry skin so cleansing in the evening and then just splashing water in the morning is the best routine for me. If you have more Oily skin, you may find you need a little bit of cleanser in the morning but definitely try just water in the morning for a week or so to see what happens 😊
I actually noticed an improvement washing my face twice a day. my skin is a lot smoother. when I did once a day my skin was a little flakey or dry. I wash twice a day and moisturize twice a day. I use the same cleanser twice a day and two different moisturizers, a total of three products for now smooth skin. My skin use to be very dry and now its not, my makeup goes on nice too without flakes. It took 2 weeks to notice results, at first I was tight and then eventually my skin was no longer tight and it feels comfortable. I use products by vanicream, Nivea, and Olay. I don't exfoliate anymore because cleansing gently twice a day is enough, I actually stopped using Cetaphil gentle cleanser too which I thought was amazing but little did I know it wasn't cleansing properly, so that was also part of my problem why I was always flakey, so the cleanser you chose matters! I'm not saying once a day washing is bad, it's good for sensitive skin and I had no issues with it when I did it for years, but my skin was always a little dry or flakey. My makeup was flakey too. I guess some people need to wash their face twice a day.
I did this for years with great results but then bowed to beauty media pressure, and have had issues ever since! Going to go back to it. Thanks for a great informative video Gemma xxx
This is a no-brainer but thank you for spreading the word! Since having mature skin needs all the moisture and repair we can get, I never wash my face in the morning. I usually mist with Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Ultra fine mist and then do the morning skin care. Why cleanse when there’s nothing to cleanse lol?
I wipe my face with a cotton pad with icecold rooibos tea in the morning. I make the tea and put it in the refrigerator in a small bottle, enough for three days. The tea makes me feel and look fresh and helps against ‘’morning’’ under eye bags.
I also only wash, exfoliate, etc at night. I have sensitive, aging skin and I find it too drying. I just wash with water in the morning and follow with my serums and moisturizer, etc. I’ve noticed a big difference in my skin- for the better
Hi Gemma loved your video. I stopped cleansing in the morning about 12 months ago after a recommendation from a lady in Australia. She also had concerns about the harsh stripping on the skins surface again in the morning after your double cleanse on an evening. I have found that a light toner in the morning swept over the skin, freshens it up but you keep the plumpness and the lovely skincare that you put on your skin the night before. My skin is a lot more well balanced, I rarely have any blemishes and I believe it is due to the restoration of the balance. Would definitely recommend the light wash of toner, Liz Earl is very gentle and still the double cleanse on an evening. Hope all well with you, take care Lisa 🌈
I'm 63 with very dry skin, I thoroughly cleanse my face and neck at night, then follow with product. I'd never wash away the products in the am. My skin looks great when I wake up and that's my base for applying make-up for the day. This has always worked for my dry skin especially in colder weather. Keep at it, it really helps your skin look moist especially after you go through menopause.
I definitely find that my dry skin starts freaking out when I do too much with it. There's no way I can wash my face twice a day; it gets really red, even more dry in some spots, and breakouts form in other spots because it's like I'm overproducing oil to make up for the fact that I've stripped my face. I find on days when I can't even be bothered to do anything, my face looks great. If I wear makeup, I'll definitely wash my face, but if I'm not, I may go a day or two without doing it. It always ends up looking so much nicer. 🤷
I am 56 and have combination-dry skin. I am going to try this, in hopes that I will see fewer dry patches around my eyes, nose and chin. 👍🏻 You’ve inspired me, Gemma! 💕
I am with you on this. Stopped washing my face in the morning years ago. 61. Dry skin. The often break out with zero reason why. But once i stopped washing things got better. I still have quite unpredictable skin.
So good info. Actually, my skin has been so sensitive lately. I started the ordinary and using sunscreen. Double cleansing in the evening. Great to hear this. Thanks
I use a Halo cloth to cleanse my skin night and day (only in mornings if I feel my skin is feeling a little heavy from any skincare from night before). I have sensitive skin and I find that using water and a Halo cloth is so much better. Maybe once a week or every 10 days I use a very fine exfoliant. Since doing this my skincare has been more successful for me and I have had less reactions, redness etc. Highly recommend. I’m 49, I have dry to normal skin and am peri-menopausal. At night I use an eye cream, The Ordinary “Buffet” serum and then the Embryolisse Lait-Creme Concentre. I find it’s great for providing moisture without the heaviness. If I’m feeling a bit on the dry side I finish with the Skin Juice “Green Juice Skin Balm”. So good.
I stopped washing my face in the morning over the past four weeks. My routine is now embarrassingly simple and my face feels pretty happy about it. (I'm in my last days of being 49). AM: Water (or Cerave if I"ve exercised), vit C, SPF moisturiser. PM: Cerave, Dermatica
That sounds perfect to me. Just because the products are available doesn't mean we need them all. Simple is best in most cases. Happy Birthday for in a few days xxx
I’ve been trying this after watching a Dr. Dray video. Doing great and loving it! But after I splash water on my face to wake me up I then do my morning skin care. So I’m not cleansing but I’m still using my morning skin care- moisturizer, SPF etc. Will you please address what you do after you splash the water on your face in the morning?
I’ve noticed at 68 yrs old, the more I do with products, the worse my fragile sensitive skin becomes especially just recently. Also high perfumed shampoos cause a forehead rash and breakouts. Seems so many shampoos are loaded with heavy perfumes, they make my scalp itch terribly and cause breakouts/rashes on forehead and cheeks ! Will do the mild cleansing at night and lukewarm cleansing , water only in a.m. ps: for breakouts, pimples, I found what really helps is a q-tip dipped into pure calamine lotion extremely helpful to soothe and dry up the pimple. You’re so helpful , 🙏👏🏻
Mind blown, I’ve just got up and not cleansed, just splashed. Normally I use misceller water, and by 10am I’m a shiny mess, so I’m going to see how this new technique pans out for me. Thanks Gemma x
Hi everyone, I must say I did hear about not cleansing the skin with products/ cleansers in the mornings ( just use warm water) in the past- but as a person with combination/oily skin type I thought it wouldn’t work for me. Having said that, I do feel like I should give it ago now that I’m in my 40’s and the production of sebum has decreased slightly. I use a cleansing balm at night and miracle water from It Cosmatics in the evenings so I try not to strip my skin too much at the end of the day too. Thank you for another great video. Definitely feel inspired xx
I never cleanse in the morning, I just take a shower and works great for me and have done this for over 30 years and my 63 year old skin looks pretty great!
I'm intrigued by this and am going to give it a try. I stopped using my Clarisonic every morning about a year ago and have noticed my skin isn't as sensitive....hoping that skipping the morning cleanse will take my results even further. Thanks for sharing!
I have been doing this since the video, just washing my face in the morning with a hot cloth and nothing else. The difference is amazing! Thanks Gemma 💕
I've done that for 20 years, just splashing my face in the morning. The other thing is to use paraffin at night, like aqueous cream. Inexpensive and perfect.
I've had to be careful with my skin for years, because it is very sensitive and is extremely dry in winter. Since 1996, I've used Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish on a night time, followed by her instant boost skin tonic and then whatever moisturiser I need, sometimes backed up with an oil. In a morning, all I've ever done is dip my hands in tepid water and wipe my face with hands. Then I moisturise and, if necessary, apply a high sunscreen. I'm regularly told I look as if I'm in my mid thirties, when I'm actually 52, and I think this is because I've had to be careful not to strip or aggravate my skin and that I avoid the sun almost completely. I'm with you on this one, Gemma!! Much love xxx
I haven’t been cleansing in the morning since we are working from home, mainly because I have been lazy, but I thought I was crazy since my skin was looking better. Happy to know there was science behind it. Thank Gemma!!
I have not cleansed my face in the morning for years. I have very rearly get dry skin and at nearly 60 people always comment on how bright and healthy my skin is. X
Both not washing in the am and oil cleansing (double cleanse) in the evening has greatly improved my skin. Not dry or flaky.i use tretinoin 1% daily. If I do a treatment, demarolling or face shaving I skip the tretinoin. Small amounts of vitamin C in the am and niacinamide in the pm. Less product, less steps. The oil cleansing is amazing, second only to tretinoin.
I stopped cleansing in the morning after watching Dr Dray and Cassandra Bankson about 6 months ago, I also thought it was better to let my night time skin care work for as long as it possibly can before I go in with a very minimal morning skin care like resveratrol, vitamin c and a really good moisturiser or just niacinamide, a peptide and a moisturiser (sunscreen of course too) and my skin has improved so much from being a dry, flaky, dull blech thing! good to hear you have had great results.
I stopped cleansing in the morning about a year ago and I think my skin is much more moisturized than it ever was before. I have also been using Origin products on my face every day for the last 6 months so both things have really helped.
Not washing my face as often has kept my skin very young and fresh looking. It's no longer dehydrated and fine lined but it has diminished my fine lines. I never wash in the morning for about 20 years. My mother has taught me this and she was very young looking as well. I also learned a few years ago to only wash with Ivory soap and it's the best for my face.
I just wanted to say, since watching this video I stopped washing my face in the morning and I too have noticed a big difference! My skin now tolerates tretinoin 0.1% almost daily, with no irritation! Thanks for the tip, it has been eye opening!
I've only splashed my face with water first thing in the AM for probably 6 months or more. Works well for me too. At night I use an oil/balm cleanser. Sometimes that is enough, especially if I went light on the makeup application during the day. Looks like you've hit upon someting that works for your skin type, Gemma. It could be the answer for many more. Sometimes, less realy is more.
Being a over 50 lady I have just been using lukewarm water in the morning to wash my face as I did not believe I needed to do more, thanks for reassuring me I am on the right track
So interesting Gemma, im going to try this. I wondered if you'd noticed your eyes dring out at all as well (your eye balls, not lids)? Tretinoin can do that too... dehydrates your oil glands in your skin and eyes
Hi Gemma! I started not cleansing in the morning for about a month now. I double cleanse at night with my Farmacy balm-like cleanser and then with a gentle non-comedic cleanser at night. I’m 62 with dry skin and this has worked wonders on my skin. I do use the highest strength Trentinoin at night so I just use lukewarm water in the morning. Thank you for validating that what I’m doing is right! Enjoy your day Gemma! 😘🌸
I don't cleanse in the morning, stopped doing it about a year ago. I figured I'm putting all this great stuff on at night then stripping it off in the morning - so I stopped. My skin is always feels good in the morning so I just use my eye cream and The Ordinary "buffet", an spf and make up if going out. I dont think its gross, you have cleansed the skin in the night. If you gr ave very oily skin I can see that you would want to address that but luckily I have normal skin. Thanks for sharing. Always good to keep up to date with latest information x
I didn't realise people cleansed in the morning, I use warm water, and if I've felt hot and sweaty overnight Honey I washed the kids soap from Lush doesn't leave my skin dry. Also, I find a quality cleansing balm and warm water and facecloth at night shifts even Estee Lauder doubleware without needing a second cleanse.
12 Monkeys - Did you comment based on the title of the video or did you watch it? Am just wondering because Gemma didn’t recommend not cleaning your skin totally. She’s only saying in the morning.
How often do you and others cleanse your body? Usually once a day....I think some of the thinking is based on those same lines..But be nice please... Gemma is a wonderful woman..Her Mum is a real treat for us as well..so many nicer ways to have said what you wanted to say..Please stay safe..and please watch her video to the end..
Same here. My skin turned so sensitive and irritated after I passed 40. Dry as well. I never had issues bit now I can’t seem to be able to calm it down.
I too have been only giving my face a gentle wipe over in the mornings, usually micellar water, or clean damp face cloth. Thanks Jemma for bringing this method to folks attention. 💖
I’ve never cleansed my face in the morning. I splash water on it & Pat it dry. I have extremely dry skin, so I learned early on that I need to let it be. As a teen I put Vaseline on my skin at times. My mom had oily skin & didn’t have the knowledge to help. At 18, while in college I worked at a high end department store in cosmetics & that’s where I fell in love with very nice products! Luckily, I became an RN, so I was able to afford nice products! I’ve taught my girls how to care for their skin early on. My oldest had break outs with oily skin (I did everything to help her & pro active was what ended up the best) My youngest has dry skin like me & uses hydrating products. I buy both of the Dr. Denese “Hydroshield”that they love as it has retinol + hydration. I use it on nights that I don’t use trentinoin. I really enjoyed this video!!
I always wash my face before bed. Never have washed it when I wake up. I think it may be more normal than we think. None of my friends do a morning wash and they have fantastic skin.
I rinse my face with cold water running from a faucet twice or three times daily. No harm to the skin. My face appears less oily than using face cleansers, smoother, and had a glow. No wrinkles and I look younger and I’m in my 50s. Cheers!
I've been doing this for years! I used to have a long routine morning and night, (I have acne/ hormonal breakouts) now I use the full routine at night, I "wash" my face in the morning with water, put moisturising cream and SPF then make-up (if I want to). This quarantine has got me a little lazy.
My skin is much better since I just splash with tepid water , with lockdown hardly ever wearing make up my skin is much less dry . Plus not putting hardly any moisturizer on helped me .
I’ve never cleansed my skin (dry, small pores) in the morning, just cold splash, sometimes use a muslin cloth in the shower. I am 59 now and have been told I have lovely skin. Actually don’t do a double cleanse either!
I’ve never washed my face in the morning. I have been putting a moisturizer on when I get up lately. No matter how much I moisturize before bed I always feel a little parched.
@KayB I was the same, now I use a cream Exfolliant every couple of days with a Clarisonic and use the Cere VE Lotion Gemma recommended... Its great 😊 Xx.
@@zenabraithwaite1934 Read what I wrote about my allergy..... I get it from February til October /November..... You really should wear it, I never used to..... I don't know if it's the cause of my allergy but believe me my body can testify to rays coming through cloud and in the shade, and its not pleasant.... Even covered in 50+ I still have to keep covered up... No fun in the heat ☹️. Xx 🇬🇧
You didn’t mention exfoliation or facials. I have been blessed with great skin my whole life. No problems with acne, not many wrinkles tho I’m 65. I have only once had a facial and it took me 1 month to recover. The only exfoliation I get is if I’m using a washcloth. Scrubbing if you have sensitive skin or acne is disastrous, and never ever use one of those Clarisonic gizmos. The biggest beauty secret is the one Gemma always talks about- protect yourself from the sun. I am married to a dermatologist for 40 years and I have learned with skincare the less products for me , the better my skin looks. A note to Gemma- I tried the Bare Essentuals oil cleanser and my skin has never felt so smooth.
I've been doing this for years, and it helps my dry sensitive skin! The periods where I've been sloppy with my routine or washing too much or with harsh products is when I've seen more problems.
I have normal/combo skin and night cleanse only. I have done this my whole life. I am 50+ and I think it’s better. In the morning, I just use water and then add a skin barrier serum, moisturiser and sunscreen. I do a thorough cleanse in the evening and alternate several products for different issues. Works for me.
Oh, Gemma thank you so much for this video. I always felt guilty of not cleaning my face with a cleanser in the morning every day. Actually, I was feeling kind of dehydration on my skin. And now I am really happy to see that I was doing the right job.
@@PamperedWolf It is the only cleanser that won't leave my face feeling tight, red and dry thanks to the glycerin content. I was advised by my dermatologist here in Saudi to use it a decade ago and it just works. .. 😀
I’ve never cleansed my face in morning and have good skin. I also don’t like water on my face at all even when in the shower I avoid as find my face gets dry.
Hey.girl! I am 48 and i dont cleanse my face in the morning the last 9-10 years.I do use a balm and a gel cleanser in my night time routine but in the mornings i only use a toner to take off any residue of serums and creams.NOT just any toners really ,i have my favourites different for summer/ winter.FIirst time i confess it.My inspiration was the actress Salma Hayek WHO DID THE SAME .I never looked back.
Have really found cleansing only once a day helpful on my acne prone skin. But it’s hard when you work out in the mornings and used sunscreen during the day. You have to wash off the sweat in the morning and then wash off the sunscreen in the evening. So unfortunately I’m back to twice a day but I still much prefer once a day
I totally agree. I have done this differently. I didn't use water, I used just michellaire water instead of face wash and lotion. Everyone said my face looked more hydrated and plump, but then I started washing again because of all the rave of clean clean clean. I will do it your way now and I truly believe it is going to look better again. Thanks for sharing xx
Micellar water is also to be avoided. It's got surfactants in it and many micellar waters are also full of alcohol too. It's the surfactants that we want to avoid in the morning xxx
Hi and greetings from Australia. A few months ago i too watched Dr Dray and Cassandra's videos on why they skip cleansing in the morning and i thought I'd give it a go. I have oily/combination skin. I am pleased with the results. The texture of my skin has improved. I was worried my skin will appear oily and may even have breakouts but none of that occurred. Even my pores are less visible. If i wake up with excessive oil on my skin i wash my face with water and lightly spray mist toner on my face and gently pat with a cotton pad. I'm sticking to my new routine. Thankyou for your insightful thoughts on this. Gina..
I stopped washing my face with any kind of cleanser almost 10 years ago (other than when I need to clean off makeup). I used to have combination skin with both extremes: far too oily in my T-zone and chin, and far too dry everywhere else. Making the switch to just splashing my face with water improved all areas of my face, plus I grew to have less pimples and blackheads. People get grossed out when I tell them I don’t wash my face, but it’s been working out pretty great for a decade, so… 🤷🏼♀️ It also saves me quite a lot of money and time! I basically have no skincare routine and, as far as I can tell, I look pretty good for my age (35 years old).
Hi Gemma from south Australia, previously from Wiltshire uk, I never cleanse my face in the morning, just like you plain old water, have tried morning cleansers but they do make the skin feel dry after, at night all I’ve ever used to cleanse my skin is baby oil, think that’s the reason my eyelashes are so long too lol, and I’ve got good skin too xox
I do this most mornings, I give it a good clean out at night - put my Liz Earle Superskin on and eye cream then in the morning I just rinse my face. Great for oily skin as it doesn’t over produce oil. Thanks for this video. Cheers! 👍🏻
Love your videos! I so agree. I work from home and have for 5 years, so i only use almost wet cotton wool morning and night (cold in Summer, warm in Winter) as i don't need to use cleanser (and never used toner) unless i've been out walking, shopping or have worn makeup. My skin behaves so much better this way. On makeup days, i use Simple lotion then squalane as a second cleanse, especially in Winter
I double cleanse in the evening, and in the morning I only use water. I leave my skin just a little bit damp and use a essence or a toner and then my spf. My skin loves it!💕
I’m giving it a go as well. 65+ and have been blessed with pretty good skin most of my life. Never had any acne to speak of. But in my youth sunscreen was nearly unheard of and we couldn’t have afforded it anyway. Fast forward...I have a great deal of sun damage, age spots, melasma, and recent really awful fine lines around my mouth. I’ve made great progress in the last couple of months in that area (lines are a little less noticeable) thanks to some diligent Skin TLC. Last night was my first Bakuchiol and Retinoids application and I didn’t cleanse my face this morning. It’s a process....and really interesting learning experience.
I am so so so glad you said this. With this staying home I have noticed improvements in less wrinkles. And with a mask I dont wear face makeup. I use face clothes on my eyes and rinse my face after. I use the double cleanse when I take a shower. As bad as it sounds it might be 2 or 3 times a week. Sink baths don't count. Works for me
