Most people may think washing face is easy and quick that they only need some water and face soap to clean their face. However, washing face is not as easy as people think. When you choose some expensive and high quality serums and moisturizers to improve your skin conditions, do you know how you wash your face can make a huge impact on your appearance?

Why is washing face important?

Removing build up
A common benefit of washing face is removing dirt, oil and unwanted debris. Even if you do not wear makeup, your skin can be covered with pollutants, dirt, bacteria, viruses and dead skin cells throughout the day.

Increasing the absorption of nutrients from skincare products
Tiny glands under the skin produce oil called sebum to protect the skin from the dangers of the outside world. These glands use hair follicles within the skin as a pathway, allowing the oil to reach the skins surface (outer layer) to form a barrier that prevents the penetration of bacteria or other harmful agents. Excessive oil on the skin surface can block nutrients going into the deep layers of the skin. Thus, washing face should be the first step in daily skincare routine so you will not waste your expensive serums and moisturizers.

Boosting hydration
Regular facial cleansing helps your skin maintain hydration and manage PH levels.

The common mistakes about washing face

Not washing your hands before face washing
Some people may not wash hands before washing their face, which means all the bacteria on hands will contaminate other areas. Even though the facial cleansers can clean faces, it does not mean they are good for washing hands and able to kill all the bacteria.

Using the wrong water temperature
When you wash face, it is important to choose the proper water temperature. If water is too hot, it may dry your skin. If water is too cold, your pores will not open so the oil and unwanted debris in the pores cannot be cleaned out. The ideal water for washing face is tepid water, which is not too hot or too cold.

Exfoliating too often
It is a good habit to exfoliate regularly to remove the dead skin cells. However, over exfoliation can cause dryness, flakiness and irritation. The frequency of exfoliation depends on your skin types and skin conditions. Over exfoliation will do more harm than good to your skin. A good facial exfoliator also helps getting the skin ready for the next skin-care steps.

Using the wrong cleanser
Choosing a wrong face cleanser can make your skin worse. In general, for oily skin, it is better to use foaming cleansers; for dry skin, it is recommended to use hydrating cleansers. Using wrong cleansers may lead to dryness, roughness, redness, breakouts, and dullness. These are the signs showing you are using wrong cleansers.

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Not applying cleansers correctly
When you choose the right facial cleansers and proper water temperature, you also need to know how to apply the cleansers correctly. You need to apply the cleansers with circular, light and smooth movements. You will see that a slower process brings more benefits.

Not rinsing well
There is one more thing you need to pay attention. When you finally wash your face properly, do not forget to wash jaw and hair lines. These two areas are easy to be missed, especially when you are in a rush.

After you wash face correctly, the nutrients from moisturizers and serums will be absorbed by your skin cells more completely. When you invest a lot on your serums, moisturizers and skincare treatments, please pay some attention to washing your face properly!