How often should men wash their face?
By the oiled up team·Published 2026-07-24·Updated 2026-08-09·3 min read
Twice a day. Morning and night. You can stop reading here if you want, though the exceptions are the interesting part.
Why night is non-negotiable
A day's worth of sebum, sunscreen, and particulate from the air sitting on your face for eight hours is the most reliable way to wake up with clogged pores. If you only wash once, wash at night.
When to add a third wash
After the gym, after heavy sweat, after anything that leaves salt on your skin. Sweat itself is not the problem; sweat drying on top of sebum and sitting there is.