India, July 13 -- The monsoon season ushers in a lot of skin-related issues, as sticky humidity, excess sweat and increased oiliness can make your face feel constantly unclean. As a result, you may find yourself reaching for your cleanser more often than you normally do. But is it a safe practice to wash your face multiple times a day, or could over-cleansing actually damage your skin barrier?ALSO READ: Face looking dull or tired? Bengaluru dermatologist shares tips to keep skin radiant: 'Eat low-salt diet like.'

To understand how safe this practice is, HT Lifestyle reached out to a dermatologist, Dr Rinky Kapoor, co-founder and director of The Esthetic Clinics. She assessed whether over-cleansing is a skincare pass or fail during the mo...