Salma Hayek, 59, skips washing her face in the morning for a key skincare reason
Rhiannon Ingle
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We're all different when it comes to our skincare routines.
Some of us pile on the serums, acids, eye creams and SPF in a 12-step beauty routine while others opt for a more simplistic skincare regimen of cleansing, toning and moisturising.
But some people out there skip the cleansing step in the morning altogether, including none other than Hollywood A-lister, Salma Hayek, who has previously shared the key reason as to why she doesn't bother with an AM-time scrub.
Speaking to British GQ back in 2023, the Frida actress assured fans that the practice is 'not disgusting' as she spoke about her beauty secret - which was handed down to her by her grandmother.
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"My grandmother taught me to never wash my face in the morning. It's not disgusting guys," she explained.
"What happens at night is your skin produces all the oils that your skin needs to look youthful," she continued. "It regenerates. So, wash your skin really great at night but don't wash the hard work off your skin in the morning."
Despite having access to the world’s best dermatologists and cosmetic treatments, Hayek insisted that this was the key to her youthful skin.
However, not everyone is convinced by Hayek’s advice despite the actress looking ageless.
Bruce Green, a chemist and founder of SOS Serum Skincare, has advised people not to skip washing their face in the morning after seeing the clip online.
"I love Salma but I don’t agree with her grandmother’s or her views on skin cleansing. Cleansing is one of the single most important things you can do for your skin," he revealed.
"Everyone’s skin gets dirty from dust, sweat, make-up, sebum and atmospheric impurities, at all times of the day."
According to the expert, the best way to protect against this is via cleansing, as he explained: "If you do not cleanse your skin twice a day, your pores will become clogged, and your skin will start to look dull."
Green maintained: "You should cleanse your face in the evening just before bed, then again in the morning before you start your day. Cleansing your skin makes it more receptive to active ingredients in your treatment products."
Nevertheless, the expert still has a lot of love for the Grown Ups star, joking: "Salma - I enjoy your films but not your skincare advice!"
Contrastingly, cosmetic biochemist Nausheen Qureshi noted: "Washing at night makes sense as cleansing’s main activity is to transport away dirt, decomposed actives and pollution particles which is usually trapped in the oily sebum of your face.
"There is not usually any need for this in the morning (if you’re maintaining proper hygiene of your bed sheets and pillows of course). If you cleanse twice a day, you’re more at risk of a disrupted skin barrier which can lead to sensitivity and dryness."