You need to cleanse your skin regularly to keep it free of dirt, sweat, makeup, and other grim, but you don't ever want your skin to feel tight after you wash it.
"Most people think that to be really clean, your skin should be 'squeaky,' when, in fact, that squeaky clean feeling is not what you want for your skin," said Dr. Farhang. "If your skin sounds squeaky or feels tight, that's your skin's way of telling you it's been stripped of its natural moisture."
If your cleanser leaves you with that "squeaky" feeling, it's a sign that you need a more hydrating option.