It is extremely important that you wash your face the right way otherwise you might end up having dry skin or oily skin.
Washing your face is something your should swear by daily. It is believed that you must wash your face only while bathing or when it is dirty. But that is not true. It is recommended to wash your face twice daily.
However, it is extremely important that you wash your face the right way otherwise you might end up having dry skin or oily skin. Bad face-washing habits can even lead to acne. Follow these basic tips for washing your face and see the difference.
1. Remove make up properly
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Many women apply make-up on a daily basis. So it becomes extremely crucial for you to take your makeup off before sleeping, no matter how tired you are, otherwise you might end up with clogged pores. However, you must first thoroughly clean your makeup with a makeup remover and then wash your face.
2. Do not use soap
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For generations, people have used soap not only for bathing but also for washing their faces. But with the advent of face wash, the game has changed. However, many people still continue to use soap to wash their faces. This is a practice you must avoid at all costs, as soaps have harmful chemicals in them and can disrupt the pH balance of your skin. Your facial skin is softer than the rest of your body, hence, it needs a milder washing agent.
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3. Do not over wash
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Washing the face multiple times is one mistake that people commonly make, thinking that washing repetitively will make the skin cleaner and will get rid of all impurities. However, it is not true and washing your face excessively can make it face dry and disrupt the pH balance of your face. Instead, you should invest in the right face wash according to your skin type and wash your face with it just once at a time.
4. Maintain the quantity of your product
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Using the right product to wash your face is imperative, but using the right quantity of that product is also equally important. Using a lesser amount of product to wash your face may not give you the desired results and you may end up washing your face again, which is again not advisable. Similarly, over-usage of a product is also not advisable as it might react with the skin and cause breakouts or skin dryness.
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5. Using water that is too hot or too cold
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People say using hot water opens up the skin pores and cold water closes the skin pores. This is just a myth. The truth is that skin pores do not depend upon the type of water one uses to wash the face. Using too hot or icy cold water for washing the delicate skin can remove its natural moisture which ends up breaking the blood capillaries and making the veins visible on the face.
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6. Always moisturise
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This should be a golden rule after washing your face and it is as important as washing your face. This step should be religiously followed not only by people with dry skin, but also people with oily skin. There is a misconception that people who have oily skin don’t have to necessarily apply moisturiser. But it is not true. Not moisturising your face leads to excess sebum production and can lead to acne on you face. So remember to buy a moisturiser which suits your skin type and apply it regularly after washing your face.
