1. Daily Face Washing in a Basin
Many women habitually use a basin for washing their faces. First, consider the basin itself: over time, even a new basin accumulates grime and residue, making the basin used daily for washing faces extremely unclean.Additionally, when you pour cleansing water into the basin, you'll notice it becomes increasingly cloudy and ultimately fails to cleanse effectively;
Some women even use the basin to wash clothes, underwear, or socks. Imagine using such a basin for facial cleansing—numerous bacteria and fungi can transfer to your skin. This not only fails to cleanse but also weakens your skin, leading to various skin issues.
2. Washing with Cold Water
Some women prefer cold water for washing their faces, especially during hot summers, finding it refreshing and soothing. However, cold water can severely irritate facial skin and enlarge pores. If you wash with cold water all summer long, by the end of the season, you'll notice your pores have become significantly larger and more visible.
3. Using Hot Water to Cleanse
Some women, aware that cold water irritates skin and enlarges pores, opt for hot water instead. However, hot water completely destroys the skin's protective barrier and causes severe irritation.Therefore, the most appropriate cleansing method is to use lukewarm water, ideally around 40-50 degrees Celsius. Avoid water that is too hot or too cold. During cleansing, gently massage your skin to ensure a more thorough clean.However, towels used daily to wipe the face can harbor significant bacteria over time. Especially when left damp after use without exposure to sunlight, they become breeding grounds for microorganisms. Reusing such a towel after cleansing transfers these bacteria back onto the skin.It's recommended to keep your towel dry and clean. The best way to dry your face is with facial blotting paper, which is gentle on the skin. Give it a try!
5. Using soap to cleanse your face
Some may believe soap cleanses skin more thoroughly and prevents breakouts. This is incorrect. Soap is alkaline, while skin's protective barrier is acidic. Using soap disrupts this barrier, failing to control oil or acne while actually increasing oil production and irritating skin.