6 things to remember when washing your face to keep your skin smooth and supple

1. Basic principles

Many girls have the habit of only removing makeup or washing their face, forgetting that both steps are needed to deeply clean the skin, whether wearing makeup or not. In addition, before cleaning your face, you need to make sure your hands are also clean.

2. Should I use a towel or sponge to wash my face?

Dermatologists recommend using your hands to wash your face instead of tools like sponges or towels. Because even if you clean regularly, bacteria can still accumulate there and cause harm when in contact with the skin. Moreover, using these tools to wash your face can create a lot of friction, making the skin vulnerable. If you have to use a towel, you should prioritize disposable products to ensure hygiene.

3. Choose a cleansing product that suits your skin type

Dry skin should prioritize cleansing products in lotion or milk form. Gel or foam form is suitable for oily skin, acne-prone skin or combination skin. Sensitive skin and skin showing signs of aging should use foam cleanser. You should choose products that do not contain alcohol, paraben or have a small content to protect the skin's pH, avoiding the risk of irritation.

4. Facial cleanser

Warm water is the perfect choice for washing your face, with a temperature ranging from 36.5 to 40.5 degrees Celsius or equivalent to body temperature. Water that is too cold will cause pores to contract, unable to absorb nutrients in the next step. Water that is too hot will cause pores to expand, lose moisture, leading to dry, cracked skin. When washing your face, you should limit vigorous rubbing, and can combine it with a gentle massage for about 30 - 60 seconds.

5. Skin around the eyes

The skin around the eyes is very thin and prone to damage and aging. It is necessary to use a specialized makeup remover to gently clean this area. When washing your face, you should minimize rubbing and moisturize immediately afterward to limit the formation of wrinkles and crow's feet.

6. Moisturizing

After cleansing, it is necessary to balance the pH and add moisture to the skin with products such as mineral spray, toner, serum, and moisturizer. When applying toner, dermatologists advise you to use clean hands to pat your face instead of soaking the solution into a cotton pad, which will deplete the nutrients in the rose water as well as leave cotton fibers and dust on the skin.