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Dos and don’ts of face wash
Face washing is an essential step in cleansing. From times immemorial, individuals especially women have attached importance to the use of homemade products and masks for face cleaning.
At times it is also neglected and taken casually regarding the type of products, aggressiveness of use, and suitability as per the skin. We cannot ignore the hygiene of the face as it can cause multiple implications for the skin.
Some Do’s and Don’ts….
1. Always use the right products suited to the face. As a thumb rule use the mildest face wash. The type of face wash used can vary according to skin type but look for gentle, nonirritating types. A common misconception is that the more the lather better is the cleaning. Rather such face washes are high on detergent content. One should try to go for milder washes preferably fragrance-free to avoid allergies.
2. Use the right temperature of the water. Use or freezing of boiling and freezing water can either over dry skin or cause the skin to look blanched.
3. Use the same face wash twice daily at least in winters and three times a day in summers followed by moisturizer. Avoid rushing out in sun immediately after washing your face. Take time out to apply sunscreen.
4. Never rub your face vigorously after washing. Mop the face gently with a mild towel. Also, use oil-free moisturizer in acne-prone skin and creamy moisturizer in dry skin within 3 minutes after face wash
5. Don’t use Face washes for removing makeup. Remove makeup with remove or even a good moisturizer. Then wash it off with face wash. Some people like to follow a cleanser, toner, moisturizer ( CTM) routine. It doesn’t work for everyone as some people can get an allergic rash to toners as they are alcohol-based. Always try products behind ears for 48-72 hours to see if they suit and then start using.
6. Replacements like curd or milk do not actually work. Some people prefer not to use face wash or use only homemade things as replacements like curd or milk. These are not very effective cleansers and can lead to blackheads or clogged pores. Soaps too are not a good choice as they are not ah balanced. Face washes remain the best choice.
The face is the mirror of the body. To maintain face hygiene face washes have an important role to play. Something we all need to choose judiciously.
