Is it good to wash your face with plain water if you have oily skin?

Everyone's skin condition is different. Some people have dry skin, and some people have oily skin. In fact, no matter whether it is oily skin or dry skin, when washing your face, if you only use water to wash your face, you can only wash away the dust and sweat on the surface of your face, but it cannot deeply clean the skin. It is best to use a facial cleanser to wash your face. People with oily skin need to choose a facial cleanser with stronger cleansing ability to wash their face.

Generally speaking, people with oily skin should choose foaming facial cleansers with stronger cleansing ability; people with dry skin should choose cleansing products with milder properties and more hydrating properties; as for girls with combination skin, they may wish to choose moisturizing cleansing products.

The benefits of washing your face with water

It is beneficial to wash your face with only water every day to maintain the protective ability of sebum. Especially for people with sensitive skin, you must not over-cleanse. It would be better to just wash your face with water.

Notes on washing your face:

1. Avoid using washbasin. Washing your face in a basin is far less effective than washing it with your hands scooped up with running water: rub your hands clean first, then wash your face with your hands. Each wash is cleaner than the last, and it won’t take more than a few washes to wash your face.

2. Avoid using soap. The facial skin has a large number of sebaceous glands and sweat glands, which synthesize a natural "high-end beauty cream" every moment, forming an invisible protective film on the skin. It is slightly acidic and has a powerful antibacterial and skin care effect. Alkaline soap not only destroys its protective effect, but also stimulates the sebaceous glands.

3. Avoid using cold water. In many cases, hot water can completely remove the protective film on the face, so after washing the face with hot water and soap, the skin will feel very tight and uncomfortable. In fact, even in the severe winter, you don’t need to wash your face with hot water. You can use cold water to wash away the dust on your face. At the same time, it exercises the facial blood vessels and nerves and clears the brain.

4. Avoid using a wet towel. In fact, a towel that has been kept wet for a long time is conducive to the growth of various microorganisms. Therefore, washing and wiping your face with a wet towel is equivalent to smearing various bacteria on your face. Towels should always be kept clean and dry. After washing your face with your hands, use a dry towel to dry it. This is quick and hygienic.