Certain tidbits of beauty wisdom are repeatedly passed from parent to child and from friend to friend: Don’t forget to apply sunscreen on your hands. Keep your eye cream in the fridge. Use dry shampoo ...

Contrary to what one might think, your skincare routine doesn’t begin with sunscreen, serums, or your nutricosmetic supplements. A good face wash ritual is the unequivocal base for any serious ...

When I’m not holed up in Hearst Tower doing editor things, I spend a lot of time outside—and if I’m hiking, camping, running, gardening, or chasing after my family, my face-washing calculus changes.

One of the biggest debates in the skin care community is just how often you should wash your face. Some argue it’s a one-and-done deal while others insist that two or three times is the right number.

It’s best to pat it dry. And change the towel every day.