Why does my skin look better late at night or first thing in the morning?

Especially when I wake up my skin looks smooth, even-toned, and flawless. Then as soon as I wash it, it starts looking shiny again. During the day, my skin tends to be oily and quite shiny in the T-zone.





I've noticed the same thing if I stay out all night. After 18-20 hours without washing, my skin looks even better than it did right after I washed it!





This "flawless" skin happens only late at night or early in the morning. Where does the oil go?
Why does my skin look better late at night or first thing in the morning?
You need to improve your circulation. When you sleep there is better circulation because you are lying down. Similarly if you are active, the oil gets absorbed back into your skin when your circulation is at its best.
Why does my skin look better late at night or first thing in the morning?
I would say that whatever you are washing your face with is making your skin dry out and over produce natural oils. That is why your skin looks better hours after you wash your face. Hint- change whatever you wash your face with or use a moisturizer.
Reply:It looks that way in the morning because you havent done anything to cause your face to be oily. It happens to me to and i really wish it stayed that way. I'm not sure why its like that at night, mine isnt mines the worst at night.
Reply:sounds like you're stripping your skin of its moisture, so it over-compensates during the day. Try using a light moisturizer in the morning.
Reply:are you washing with warm or cold water?


warm water opens your pores, while cold water closes your pores.
Reply:I totally get what your saying! In the morning I love my skin but after my face wash, toner and moisturizer my face doesnt look as good. But, personally I think that when your face is a little dirtier it looks a little better. Like hair, when your hair is a little dirty it looks better! It could be your face wash isnt the right type for your skin...but i dont know. I also think you may have dry skin and if your face wash is meant for dry skin it'll give you a lot of moisture, and if your face is really dry the moisturizer wears off and your skin is "flawless looking". I think your best bet is trying a new moisturizer!