Avoid using water that is too hot or too cold:
When washing your face, use warm water as water that is too hot can disrupt the natural moisture balance on your skin, causing dryness and stripping away natural oils on the skin. On the other hand, water that is too cold is also not good as it can cause the blood vessels to constrict.
Clean your hands before washing your face
Make sure that you thoroughly clean your hands before touching your face. Hands harbor a lot of bacteria and dirt, and if not properly cleaned, they can cause infections or clog the pores on your skin.
Use a facial cleanser with a pH of approximately 5.5
Choose a facial cleanser with a pH of around 5.5, close to the natural pH of the skin to balance the natural pH of the skin and reduce the risk of drying out the skin.
Use a moderate amount of facial cleanser with deep cleansing beads
Avoid using facial cleansers that contain beads as they can cause damage to the skin. These deep cleansing and beaded cleansers should only be used sparingly, similar to exfoliators. Because if used regularly, they clean but also strip away the natural protective oil layer on your skin, they also cause the erosion of the skin, making it sensitive and weak, easily darkened and sunburned. You should only use these products about 2 times a week, and handle them gently to avoid scrub beads causing skin abrasion. Note that when using a beaded facial cleanser, you should not massage for more than 1 minute and should not use it for inflamed acne or cystic acne to avoid breaking the acne and spreading bacteria.
Create a thorough lather with the facial cleanser
Create a thorough lather with the facial cleanser before applying it to the skin. The lather of the facial cleanser helps effectively remove dirt, impurities, and excess oil from the skin. Don’t forget to gently massage the lather onto the skin, focusing on the T-zone.
Rinse off the facial cleanser after washing, pat water onto the skin
After washing your face, use warm water to rinse off the facial cleanser, then gently pat water onto the skin to soothe the skin and stimulate blood circulation. Then use a soft and clean towel to dry the face, but remember not to stretch the skin.
You should ensure to use warm water, clean your hands before washing your face, choose a facial cleanser with the appropriate pH, create a thorough lather with the facial cleanser, and rinse off the facial cleanser after washing. By following these guidelines, you can keep your skin fresh and prevent the aging process effectively.