Don’t wash too muchOnly wash twice a day Advanced Dermatology Nurse Practitioner Virginia Marx says a lot of people need help in the face washing department. “You don’t want to over-cleanse the skin, again because you don’t want to strip the natural oils from the skin,” said Marx. Make sure you are using the right type of cleanserThe type of cleanser you use is also important. For affordable drug store options, Marx recommends these brands: Cerave, Cetaphil, and La Roche-Posay. Marx recommends using a light exfoliate two to three times a week.