5 common face washing mistakes that you should avoid

Ditch the wipes

Face wipes can be handy because they appear to wipe your face clean in seconds. But skin experts are not fans of the convenient product, sold for pennies on the high street. Disposable face wipes can be good at removing make-up, but they are not designed to be used to wash your face daily. In fact, if you have nothing else to wash your face with that day, using water could be better than using the packet ready wipes, dermatologists warn. Dr Pratsou said: 'Using a suitable cleanser with water, with or without a reusable facial cloth is preferable to using disposable face wipes.' This is because wipes are also not as efficient at wiping away all the grime, make-up and oil from the day. If grime is left behind on the face, then over time it can lead to clogged pores, breakouts and irritation from residual product on the skin.