Skin cleansing is basic but perhaps you have always been wrong when it comes to washing your face in the morning. Two dermatologists give us the keys to learn how to do it correctly and according to your skin.

The effects of water on the skin depend on many factors, including the temperature when it comes into contact with the epidermis. Hot water has vasodilator properties, that is, it dilates the pores while it dissolves the natural fat that forms the skin barrier and, therefore, can dry out the skin. Cold water can have an astringent effect in tightening the pores but also risk sealing any bacteria and impurities within the skin barrier. But when preceded by proper cleansing, cold water is a good way to improve blood circulation to your face, resulting in healthier skin and a stronger skin barrier.

For certain skin types it may be inadvisable to wash your face with water, which does not mean that you always avoid water. For example, for dry skin, dermatologists recommend avoiding very hot water and opting for lukewarm water. And for oily skin prone to acne, it is better to avoid using water as a toner and use products adapted to the specific needs of this type of skin. On the other hand, the dermatologist Ines Lipperheide, an aesthetic and anti-aging doctor at the Ruber Internacional clinic, assures that “it is important to wash your face in the morning to be able to eliminate the remains of the product or the treatments that we have used and carried out at night and the skin itself. production of sebum and sweat and always adapt the cleansing to our skin type”.

WHY DRY EXFOLIATION IS THE IDEAL SKIN CLEANSING METHOD

For dermatologist Natividad Cano, “cleansing the face is basic. Of course, I recommend doing it with a physical exfoliating cleanser in the morning and dry so that it is much more effective with warm water and a chemical exfoliant at night with the skin also dry.” dry”.

WHEN THE PROBLEM IS WITH WHAT AND HOW YOU WASH YOUR SKIN

The point is that in most cases, more than water, the problems with your skin cleanliness derive from how you wash your face and what products you use. Bath towels can be very aggressive and leave marks on your facial skin. For this reason, both beauticians and skin experts recommend drying the skin with a tissue and discarding it later or even a cotton muslin to be much more sustainable.

THE WAY YOU WASH YOUR FACE MATTERS TOO

Another important thing when washing your facial skin is the way to do it. Never do it with force or by rubbing from top to bottom because it can cause dermatitis and flaking as well as moving bacteria from one area of your facial skin to another. It is better to gently remove the remains and impurities from the skin to ensure that you maintain the hydration of your facial skin in perfect condition.