I've been friends, I've been married, I've had kids

Or there is an old man in the house who knows

The behavior of the male species is so confusing

Take washing your face, for example.

This is a girl washing her face↓

This is a boy washing...↓

In short, use one washcloth to wipe from head to toe.

We don't have much to say about the hopeless boys. Today, let's talk about the girls (and the delicate boys too), who may not have figured out how to wash their faces...

Self-comparison

Do you have these misunderstandings about washing your face?

Myth 1

Wash your face several times and use a cleanser with more foam

Otherwise it won't be clean.

Directly on the conclusion version:

1. Just wash it once normally;

2. Facial cleansers with a lot of bubbles are suitable for oily skin, but not for dry or sensitive skin.

More knowledge version

Many girls feel that at the end of the day, their "face" is exposed to the wind and sun, and is covered with cosmetics, sunscreen, dust, and sweat. They need to wash their face several times, make more bubbles, and rub in circles to get it clean.

That's an exaggeration!

Daily facial cleansers are sufficient for cleaning the surface of the skin. There is no such thing as not cleaning it thoroughly. Washing it several times may damage it. This is what we often emphasize: do not over-cleanse , otherwise it will easily damage the stratum corneum or stimulate the sebaceous glands, making the face oilier.

Speaking of bubbles, more bubbles do result in stronger cleaning power, but this is not suitable for everyone!

People with oily skin are indeed suitable for using facial cleansers with high foaming properties, which can cleanse the skin cleanly and comfortably.

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

Myth 2

Wash your face with alternating hot and cold water

Can shrink pores

Directly on the conclusion version:

1. It’s useless!

2. Alternating between hot and cold will stimulate the capillaries and cause skin problems such as red blood streaks.

More knowledge version

The person who invented this face-washing method must have learned physics well in junior high school and applied the principle of thermal expansion and contraction clearly.

However, do you think that pores are balloons that can be big or small at will?

First of all, hot water will stimulate the expansion of capillaries. Using cold water after hot water will over-stimulate the capillaries. Not only will it have no effect on shrinking pores, but it will damage the skin barrier and cause skin problems such as red blood streaks.

It is true that washing your face with cold water will make your skin look temporarily tighter.

However, if you have oily skin, cold water may not be able to remove the oil. It is recommended to wash your face with warm water, which can better remove excess oil.

For dry skin and sensitive skin, washing your face with cooler water can avoid overheating and irritation to the skin.

Myth 3

Let your face air dry after washing

Better for the skin

Directly on the conclusion version:

1. Air drying naturally will cause dry and peeling skin;

2. It is better to dry it quickly with a towel.

More knowledge version

Some bloggers on the Internet say that you should not wipe your face with a towel because it will damage your skin. Hmm? What is wrong with the towel? ?

The face that can be wiped dry in a few seconds has to be waited for natural air drying. Little do people know that just a few minutes will take away too much moisture from the skin surface, causing the skin to become dry and peeling.

Therefore, after washing your face, you should wipe off excess water with a towel as soon as possible. The correct way to do it is to use a towel to gently press and absorb the water.

However, towels are also prone to breeding bacteria. Now there are many disposable face towels that are a good choice. But don't use too much force. After all, your face is not a wall, so be careful not to damage it.

Myth 4

White vinegar, lemonade, rice water

Whitening and freckle removal

Directly on the conclusion version:

1. These substances will destroy the skin's barrier function;

2. In severe cases, itching, stinging, red blood streaks, peeling, etc. may occur.

More knowledge version

Many people treat their faces as experimental sites. Once they hear that something can whiten/remove spots, they will apply it on their faces, even if it is white vinegar, lemon water, rice water... no matter how strange it is.

This is equivalent to cultivating a bacterial dish, creating a high-quality survival and reproduction base for bacteria and fungi.

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

However, long-term use of vinegar-added water to wash your face can easily damage the skin barrier function, making the skin more and more sensitive. In severe cases, itching, stinging, red blood streaks, and peeling may occur...

The same goes for lemon water and rice water. Let’s stop here with these so-called folk remedies!

Myth 5

Salt, sugar

It can smooth the skin and remove blackheads

Directly on the conclusion version:

1. It can't be solved! It's like rubbing salt into the wound!

2. It is easy to cause small cuts, leading to skin sensitivity and inflammation.

More knowledge version

To be honest, when I was young, I also rubbed salt and sugar on my nose, saying that it could remove blackheads.

Fortunately, I have a strong skin and don’t have any major skin problems.

Sugar and salt are not the same thing as the scrubs on the market. Scrubs are polished and blended with professional techniques.

The particles of sugar and salt are rough and uneven, and they can easily cause small wounds when rubbing against the skin, thereby damaging the skin barrier and causing skin sensitivity and inflammation.

Salt can even dehydrate cells and stimulate the nerves under the skin, truly "rubbing salt into the wound", which is not worth the loss!

So, how should we wash our face?

It's funny to say that after living for decades, I still don't even wash my face properly! So how should I wash my face correctly?

Wash your hands before washing your face

Before washing your face, wash your hands first to ensure that the bacteria, grease, dirt and other impurities on your hands will not be brought to your face.

Wash your face with warm water

Water that is too hot or too cold will irritate the skin. Warm water flowing at around 37 degrees is best.

For dry skin, it can be slightly lower, and for oily skin, it can be slightly higher. This will ensure that the pores are fully opened and the face will not lose moisture.

Choose gentle products

Try to choose a weakly acidic facial cleanser. There is a layer of sebum film on the surface of the skin, which is the skin's natural moisturizing barrier. Alkalinity will destroy the sebum film, which is equivalent to destroying the skin's barrier function.

Scrub gently

Avoid using rough face washing tools, such as face washing nets, as human skin is very thin and too much force will damage the surface of the skin.

Rinse thoroughly

Especially the hairline, neck, and both sides of the nose, otherwise, it will easily lead to clogged pores and even skin allergies.

Dry promptly

Use a cotton towel or face cloth to absorb excess water.