6 common mistakes when washing your face
The most common mistake people make when washing their face is washing too often or scrubbing too hard on their skin, damaging the skin cells.
Especially when you are outdoors all day, your skin is exposed to bacteria, air pollution... If not cleaned properly, your skin is prone to acne. People with sensitive skin need to pay more attention to this. Below are 6 common mistakes when taking care of your face:
Use soap instead of cleanser
Soap contains detergents, so when washing your face, it will remove the natural moisturizing oils on the skin, causing the skin to dry out. You should use a facial cleanser and use it regularly instead of soap.
Washing face too much because of oily skin
Many people with oily skin wash their face too much because they think it will help their skin to be clean, not greasy, and remove excess oil. That is completely wrong. Washing your face too many times makes your skin thinner, which increases oil production. If you have oily skin, you should use a cleanser that is cleansing and “oil-free” to reduce oiliness and make your skin cleaner. You should only wash your face twice a day. Be careful when using exfoliating creams because the exfoliating particles can rub on the skin, causing irritation.
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Not cleaning the washcloth properly
Washing your face every day with a towel, but an unclean towel can cause skin irritation and acne due to bacteria. You should use sponges or disposable face towels and clean them thoroughly to ensure skin safety.
Use oil-free skin cleansing products
Many people use oil blotting paper and wet wipes to clean their face. In fact, these products are not suitable for sensitive or acne-prone skin, causing inflammation and more oil production. The reason the skin produces more oil is due to lack of water. You can add moisture to your skin with natural, safe oils such as coconut oil and olive oil. However, you should not overuse these oils to wash your face because they cannot completely clean the dirt on your face.
Use only makeup remover wipes
Many people mistakenly think that using wet wipes to remove makeup is enough to clean the skin without using a cleanser. Makeup remover wipes have the advantage of removing makeup from the skin. However, if used carelessly, there is a risk of spreading makeup around the face. Not to mention the cleaning chemicals from makeup remover wipes will have a significant impact on the skin. It is best to wash your face with a cleanser immediately after removing makeup, the skin will be clean and feel gentle and safe.
Using harsh detergents on your skin
Strong detergents are widely used in the cosmetics industry, with the effect of removing dead cells, inhibiting collagen breakdown and thickening the underlying skin layer. However, depending on the skin type, products containing this substance should or should not be used. Strong detergents, if used on sensitive skin, can easily cause irritation and redness.
You should use products extracted from nature such as green tea, turmeric powder, oats... to take care of your skin.