Myth 1: Washing your face with a towel cleans it better.
This is incorrect. Towel loops are larger than pores, making it difficult to remove deep-seated dirt and oil. Furthermore, during rinsing, the clean towel repeatedly picks up air, dust, and cleansed impurities left in the wash water, hindering proper cleansing.
Myth 2: Letting your face air-dry after washing hydrates it.In reality, air-drying lowers skin temperature, causing blood vessels to constrict. This process draws more moisture from the face, ultimately leaving skin drier. This explains why skin often feels tighter after air-drying. Therefore, after washing, gently pat your face with a clean, soft towel to absorb surface moisture. Follow promptly with toner to replenish and lock in hydration.
Myth 3: All cleansers contain chemicals, so washing with water is most natural.
Water alone cleans only surface dust and sweat, failing to replace the deep cleansing and oil-removal functions of regular cleansers.Women should select cleansers based on their skin type and season. Generally, those with oily skin should choose foam cleansers with strong cleansing power; dry skin types should opt for gentle, hydrating cleansers; while combination skin may benefit from moisturizing cleansers.
Myth 4: Washing your face multiple times with water removes excess oil.
In hot weather, increased sebum production often leaves the face feeling greasy around the eyes. Many women wash their faces frequently whenever they visit the restroom. However, excessive washing not only fails to address overactive sebum production but can actually stimulate more oil secretion while stripping the skin of moisture.