I've been washing my face for so many years, but it turns out I've been doing it wrong!

Washing your face is basic skin cleansing that needs to be done every day. We have been washing our faces for so many years, and no one admits that they don’t know how to wash their faces. However, there are often misunderstandings about the things we do most often. Today, I have summarized 5 common misunderstandings about face washing. Are you among them?

Face washing misunderstanding 1: using strong cleansing products

When washing your face, it is also very important to choose the right cleansing product. Some people think that the stronger the cleansing power of the product, the better the effect. In fact, we only need to use neutral cleansing products. Excessive cleansing will cause dry skin, redness, swelling, peeling and other phenomena. Mild cleansing products will not only not irritate the skin but also reduce the formation of fine lines.

Face washing misunderstanding 2: Just wash every corner of the face

The T-zone is where dirt is most likely to hide, so it is best to rub it a few more times. When cleaning your cheeks, you should rub them gently from bottom to top, because the stratum corneum cells on the face are distributed in layers like fish scales from top to bottom. If you clean in the opposite direction, it will definitely be cleaner. The hair bun and temples are very likely to have hair styling agent residue, so special attention should be paid to cleaning them. The skin around the eyes is particularly sensitive and should be cleaned last to prevent irritation from cleansing products.

Washing face misunderstanding three: Washing your face with hot water can clean your skin more thoroughly

The choice of water temperature when washing your face is very important. Overheated water can completely remove the skin's protective film, easily causing the skin to loosen, the pores to enlarge, leading to rough skin and wrinkles. In addition, if too much oil is washed off, it will also accelerate skin aging. However, frequently washing your face with water at a relatively low temperature will close the skin pores and make it impossible to wash away the sebum, dust, residues and other dirt accumulated on the face. Not only will this fail to achieve a beauty effect, but it will easily cause skin diseases such as acne, affecting your beauty. The correct way is to cleanse your face with warm water at 35°C and then rinse with cold water.

Face washing misunderstanding 4: Washing your face with a towel will be cleaner

The pores of towel loops are dozens of times larger than those of the skin, making it difficult to remove deep-seated dirt and grease. Towels that are left wet for a long time will breed various bacteria, and friction with the skin will cause skin allergies. Therefore, it is best to use a gentle cleansing sponge when washing your face, and dry it in the sun to disinfect it frequently.

Face washing misunderstanding 5: Let your face dry naturally after washing to replenish water

Because natural evaporation will make the skin cool, the constriction of blood vessels will cause the skin to dry and peel, making wrinkles very likely. Therefore, after washing your face, you should use toner immediately and then use a moisturizing cream.