Dr. Lucy says a big YES and here's why...
First, if you are not using a cleanser everyday, twice a day, I will tell you the grimy story of what will happen if you don’t.
Gosh, I don’t even honestly want to go here because it’s actually quite gross.
Ok, let’s just jump in...
Dirty pillow cases. Most people do not change their pillow cases everyday or every other day. Usually it’s more like every two weeks, once a month or longer! Yikes! Do you realize all the sweat, saliva, old makeup, hair products and whatever your imagination can come up with that is ground into your pillow case?!
First thing in the morning...
You get up, maybe splash some water on your face, brush your teeth (don't forget to brush your lips) and then jump right into applying a serum, moisturizer, sunscreen onto your skin.
Makeup next...
Now it’s time to apply your foundation with that brush or sponge. By the way, bacteria loves to live in your brushes and sponges!
You rush off to work...
Whether you are at home or go to an actual building to work, all day long your skin is trying to detoxify by way of sweating through your pores.
Coffee breaks and lunch time...
Yep, whatever you drink or eat gets on your skin and stays there all day.
Throwing your workout into the mix..
“Shoot! I’ve got to get to my spin class!...”
Your sweaty, you blot your face with a towel from the club, throw your sweats on and head home to take a shower.
Dinner...
“It’s 7:00 pm and I’m starving!!...”
“Yumm, this veggie and rice take out is sooo good!”
Oh yah, I have to sleep...
“It’s 10:00pm and I’m so tired I can’t even move!..”
“I’m just too tired to take my makeup off!”
Repeat at 6:00am...
Alarm went off!...
“I’ll just splash some water on my face, apply serum, moisturizer, sunscreen."
“I think to myself, “Why is my skin breaking out! Wow, I feel like I am getting wrinkles overnight. My skin is looking so blotchy, and my pores are huge.”
“What is going on with my skin! Humm...maybe I should just stop using my moisturizer, or maybe a different skin care line would help...”
Moral of the story, cleanse your skin first then apply all the skin care goodies next for beautiful, youthful skin! Change your pillowcases everyday or two and shampoo your makeup brushes and sponges!
*Oh, and don't forget to use a warm, wet wash cloth (rinse repeat) after using your crème cleanser to remove ALL makeup, old sebum, dirt, coffee, food, spin class, etc.:)
With Love and Blessings!
Rebecca