India, April 23 -- Wet wipes are an ultimate saviour, saving you from dirt, dust, pollution, and traces of makeup. But do you really think what you're applying to your face in the form of a wet wipe might actually be doing more harm than good? Dermatologist, Dr Madhur Eshwar Rao Basude, Apollo Clinic, tells HT Shop Now, "The convenience of cleaning wipes is a great alternative for something refreshing on hot, humid days; however, habitual use can damage your skin's natural barrier".

He further said that wipes are intended to clean sweaty skin, dirt, bacteria and other types of impurities. However, many contain surfactants and/or alcohol that will strip away your skin's oiliness as well.

The repeated disruption caused by the use of wipes...