Stickiness on the face increases due to sweating during summer. If sweat is left on the face for a long time, not only will the skin start looking dull, but the problem of acne can also increase. Now the question arises: how many times is it right to wash the face in a day? Also, what should you wash your face with, to have a soft, plump face? Today let’s take tips from herbalist and organic researcher Dr Tejaswini Singh. She suggests the right way of washing the face, which will maintain its natural glow during the hot summer days.
Beauty tips and tricks: Why is it important to wash your face?
Changing weather, increasing pollution, and stress – all these can affect our skin. Most people use face wash to wash their faces. Whatever soap, face wash, or home remedy you are using to clean your face, keep your skin type in mind.
Soap or face wash: Which is better?
According to experts, it is better to use face wash to clean the face thoroughly and maintain its softness. Face wash is made keeping in mind the needs of every skin type, whereas this is not the case with most soaps. Even today, the first requirement to clean the face is clean water and a cleansing face wash that suits your skin type.
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Side effects of soap on the face:
1. Use of soap is considered too harsh for the face; this is because the facial skin is very soft, tender, and sensitive.
- Most soaps are not made according to skin type.
- Washing the face with soap does not remove all the layers of dirt, dead skin, traces of old makeup, and excess oil.
- Regular use of soap removes the natural moisture of the face, and the skin starts becoming hard.
- Soap can also spoil the pH balance of the skin.
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How to Wash Your Face:
1. Always wash your face with cold or lukewarm water. Do not use hot water on your face, even in cold weather.
2. You can clean your face with face wash twice a day. Clean your face immediately after returning from a polluted or dusty place.
3. Apply face wash gently to the face. Don’t rub it too much. After gently massaging the face with face wash, all the dirt gets removed, and blood circulation also improves.
4. Always wipe the face with a clean towel by patting it slowly.
5. After washing your face, do not forget to apply moisturiser to it.
