India, Oct. 1 -- When it comes to breakouts, washing your face may seem like one of the simplest things you can do. But more cleansing, more scrubbing and chasing the "deep clean" feeling does not necessarily mean clearer skin.

In fact, some common face-washing habits can irritate the skin and disturb its natural moisture balance, Chandrika Mahendra, general manager of personal care and baby care research and development at Himalaya Wellness, shared with HT Lifestyle.

She listed the common mistakes one makes while washing their face, which are presented as follows.

According to Chandrika, one of the most common mistakes to make is over-washing the face.

"When your skin feels greasy, washing it again can seem like the obvious solution....