The 9 most common mistakes when washing your face

Washing your face couldn't be simpler. However, Indian immunity research experts recently summarized the "9 most common mistakes to avoid when washing your face", pointing out that improper face washing can easily lead to dry skin, increased wrinkles, acne, rashes and other skin diseases, and even accelerate the aging process.

1. Not washing your hands before washing your face

"Wash your hands before washing your face" is an important step that most people ignore. Many people think that when washing their face, their hands will naturally be washed as well, but this is not true. This makes it easier to transfer dirt, bacteria, and oil from your hands to your face.

2. The water temperature is too hot or too cold

Avoid using water that is too hot or too cold when washing your face. Water that is too hot will wash away the oil on the skin, making the face more likely to feel dry, while using cold water to wash your face will irritate the skin and damage capillaries. Experts recommend using warm water at around 35°C to wash your face to keep your skin hydrated and avoid skin irritation.

3. Not washing your hairline

After using cleansing products such as facial cleanser, rinse thoroughly, especially around the hairline, neck, and sides of the nose. If these chemicals are not rinsed thoroughly and remain on the skin, they can easily cause clogged pores, dry skin, and even skin allergies.

4. Wash your eyes vigorously

Many people are accustomed to rubbing their face vigorously when washing their face. However, the skin around the eyes is very sensitive, so it is best to clean it by gently pressing with your fingers. In addition, do not use strong alkaline soaps or cleansers to clean the skin around your eyes.

5. Dry directly after washing

After washing your face, you should avoid rubbing your face hard with a towel. It is best to pat dry the water on your face first, and then gently absorb the moisture with a clean and soft towel. Also, be careful not to share towels with family members to avoid cross-infection of bacteria, and avoid hanging towels too close to the sink.

6. Not applying skin cream immediately after washing

Moisturizer should be applied within 3 minutes after washing your face, while your skin is still damp. If you wait until your skin is dry before applying skin care products, the active ingredients in the products will have difficulty being absorbed by the skin, causing the skin to become too oily or rough.

Everyone's skin type is different, so you should choose the right cleansing product according to your skin type, otherwise it will cause dry and red skin. Cleaning products only need to be able to remove scale, bacteria and excess grease.

8. Frequent exfoliation

Exfoliating will make your skin smoother. However, exfoliating too frequently or rubbing your face with harsh scrubs can easily damage your skin. It is best to exfoliate your face once a week, and no more than twice a week.

9. Wash your face only once a day

Not washing your face regularly can easily lead to bacterial infections on the face, and in severe cases it can also cause skin diseases such as acne. You should wash twice a day, morning and evening. Washing your face before going to bed at night can remove the dirt on your face throughout the day. Washing your face in the morning can remove the oil and bacteria accumulated on your face during the night. However, people with dry skin only need to wash their face with water in the morning.