Can you make mistakes when washing your face every day? Let’s clarify your doubts about washing your face~

Everyone washes their face every day.

Some people wash twice

Some people wash themselves as soon as they touch water.

Although washing your face is simple

But did you know?

In fact, many people have done it wrong

This can also cause a lot of skin problems

The following misunderstandings

You may have been tricked

PART1****What are the misunderstandings about washing your face

Myth 1: Not washing your face can protect your skin

The surface of the skin will be exposed to some dust in the environment, as well as some metabolic products and some dead cells, all of which adhere to the surface of the skin. If not cleaned in time, it may clog the pores or cause the skin surface to look dull and lack luster, so proper cleaning is still necessary.

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Myth 2: You have to remove your makeup every day even if you don’t wear makeup

There is a seemingly reasonable statement:

After a whole day of dust, sunlight, sunscreen and other stimuli, a lot of dirt will accumulate in the pores. Whether you wear makeup or not, you must remove makeup to thoroughly clean them.

Stop it!

If you don’t wear makeup, you don’t need to remove it. Ordinary facial cleansers can effectively clean these dirt.

Many makeup remover products need to be used with cotton pads. Repeatedly rubbing the skin during the makeup removal process may damage the stratum corneum and the skin barrier.

Myth 3: Let your face air dry after washing

Because natural air drying will take away moisture from the skin, causing dry and flaky skin, and prone to fine lines. It is recommended to use a clean towel or paper towel to press dry after washing your face, and use moisturizing products in time.

Myth 4: Adding vinegar to face wash water can whiten and rejuvenate the skin

Some people do feel that their skin becomes whiter and smoother after washing their faces with white vinegar. This is because acetic acid has the effect of softening and removing some dead skin cells.

However! If you wash your face with vinegar for a long time, it is likely to damage the skin barrier function, making the skin more and more sensitive, with itching, stinging, red blood streaks, and peeling...

Except vinegar, do not put any food on your face, such as milk, rice water, lemon juice...

Myth 5: The more foam a facial cleanser produces, the better

The more foam a facial cleanser produces, the stronger its cleansing ability is. When buying a facial cleanser, choose one that produces rich foam.

Don’t buy random things!

Facial cleansers with more foam do generally clean better. But when choosing a good facial cleanser, you can’t just look at its cleaning power. The most important thing is to look at your skin type.

People with oily skin are more suitable to use facial cleansers with more foam, which can cleanse the skin cleanly and comfortably.

However, people with dry or sensitive skin do not have much oil to clean. Using a facial cleanser with a lot of foam will cause over-cleansing, making the skin tight and uncomfortable.

Myth 6: Frequent exfoliation and deep cleansing

The outermost layer of our skin is the stratum corneum. Although it is a "dead" cell, it has important functions. Frequent use of exfoliating products and excessive cleansing will damage the skin's barrier function, making the skin dry and sensitive, and more susceptible to UV damage.

Myth 7: Scrubbing with a towel is more effective

The face is not an elbow and cannot withstand strong pulling and rubbing.

If you always rub your face with a towel, your skin will become thinner and more sensitive over time. Especially in the more prominent parts such as the cheekbones, it is likely to feel stinging and even develop spots.

Similarly, various facial cleansing tools such as face sponges and face brushes that clean by friction should not be used frequently.

PART2****Several questions about washing your face

But after washing your face for so many years, can you tell me accurately: how many times a day you should wash your face, and is it better to wash your face with cold water or hot water?

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0 1How many times should you wash your face a day?

Generally, once in the morning and once in the evening is sufficient.

For oily/combination skin, if it feels too oily, you can wash it once more with water at noon.

The normal daily commute to and from get off work is not that dirty. Washing too frequently can easily damage the skin barrier.

0 2Is facial cleanser better or water?

The benefit of facial cleanser is that it can remove some of the oily substances on the face through emulsification, such as excess oil, oily cosmetics, etc.

But if your skin has a moderate oil secretion, you don't wear sunscreen, powdery or oily cosmetics or medications, and you don't stay in a high temperature or polluted environment, then running water is enough.

For example, after getting up in the morning, your skin is generally clean, so you can just wash your face with water; if you get home from get off work, it is recommended to wash your face with a mild facial cleanser.

0 3Is cold water better or hot water better?

Neither too hot nor too cold is good.

It is recommended to wash your face with warm water, which can not only remove dirt better, but also help temporarily expand the pores and is not very irritating.

Don't worry too much.

It is relatively cold in autumn and winter, so you can use warm water close to body temperature to wash. The temperature is higher in spring and summer, so just use clean water at room temperature.

PART3 How should you wash your face for different skin types?

0 1Dry skin self-test:

① Less prone to facial oiliness

② The pores are not obvious, the skin feels dry and lacks luster

③Dry seasons are prone to peeling or itching

④Wrinkles are easily formed, especially around the eyes and mouth

⑤Less acne and pimples

For dry or sensitive skin, it is recommended that the water temperature for cleansing should be lower than the skin temperature, that is, lower than 35℃ and feel cool to the touch.

0 2 Self-test for oily skin :

① The face becomes oily soon after cleansing

② Enlarged pores

③ Prone to acne and pimples

For oily skin, it is recommended to choose slightly warm water when washing your face, that is, warm water, which is slightly higher than the skin's body temperature, about 37°C, but not too hot.

0 3 Self-test for normal skin :

The skin is smooth, delicate, soft and elastic; the skin is shiny; the pores are fine; there are fewer blackheads and pimples, and it is not prone to peeling or itching. This is the most ideal skin.

In order to make the pores in a natural dilated state and easy to clean, it is generally appropriate to keep the temperature at 30~36 degrees. Do not use overheated water for skin cleansing for a long time, otherwise it will easily lead to coarsening of pores, rough skin and aging.

Source: Chongqing Tianji Network Co., Ltd.

This article is compiled from Tencent Medical Dictionary, Tencent Medical Dictionary Her Knowledge, People's Daily Science, CCTV Life Circle, Dingxiang Doctor

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