What are the benefits of washing your face with hot or cold water?

We all wash our faces every morning and evening. Some people like to wash their faces with cold water, some people like to wash their faces with hot water, and some people change the temperature of the water for washing their faces with the change of seasons and temperature. So, what are the benefits of washing your face with hot water, and what are the benefits of washing your face with cold water? Let me introduce to you in detail whether it is better to wash your face with hot water or cold water. Let’s take a look.

Whether to wash your face with hot water, warm water or cold water varies from person to person. Simply put, people with non-oily or combination skin should wash their faces with warm water above 30°C, but below body temperature. Use your hands to feel the warmth, but not burning. This warm water can not only easily wash away facial dust, but also open the pores, which is beneficial for deep cleansing of the skin. Be careful not to make the water temperature too hot. When it exceeds the normal body temperature, the vitality of the facial blood vessel walls will weaken, and the skin will easily become loose, weak, dry, and wrinkled.

When washing your face, first use warm water to knead the cleanser into foam, apply it to the face, and gently massage for 1 minute, focusing on the T-zone area. Rinse off the foam thoroughly and wash your face with cold water. Cold water can enhance blood circulation and improve skin elasticity. Using this method of washing your face alternately with warm and cold water can not only clean the facial skin, but also cause the superficial blood vessels of the skin to dilate and contract, which is beneficial to the beauty maintenance of the facial skin.

People with oily skin should not use cold water, as cold water can shrink the pores and cannot clean the large amount of sebum, dust and cosmetic residues accumulated on the face. Not only can it fail to achieve a beauty effect, but it can cause acne or aggravate skin problems such as acne.

It is best not to use a washbasin when washing your face. The water in the basin is not flowing water, and the dirt on your face and hands will be washed into the water. Washing your face with such water will not have the effect of cleansing the skin. Therefore, you should use running water when washing your face, wash your hands first, and then wash your face. When drying your face after washing, you should use a dry towel, because a wet towel may become a breeding ground for various microorganisms. Wiping your face with such a towel is equivalent to washing it in vain.

After reading the above content, I believe everyone has understood that the best way to wash your face is to use 30℃ warm water, but we cannot ignore the benefits of washing your face with hot water. It is recommended that people with oily skin do not wash their faces with cold water, and eat less spicy and greasy food, as this will easily cause acne on the face. I hope everyone can wash their faces to have a good-looking face.