Lifestyle Desk: From the time we wake up in the morning till we sleep at night, we take care of the cleanliness of our skin. Especially washing face is a part of our daily habit. But you rarely pay attention to how you dry your face after washing it. If your habit is to dry your face vigorously with a towel immediately after washing it, then be careful. This small habit can cause problems for your skin.
Many people feel that by rubbing the face thoroughly with a towel, the water will dry quickly and the face will feel cleaner. However, it is not necessary to do this with facial skin. According to dermatologists, frequent friction on the delicate skin of the face can increase problems like irritation and sensitivity. Let us know what the disadvantages of this habit can be.
Skin barrier can be damaged
There is a natural protective layer over the facial skin, which is called skin barrier. It helps in maintaining moisture in the skin and providing protection from external elements. When you rub your face repeatedly with a rough towel, there is unnecessary friction on the skin. This can weaken the skin barrier. When the skin barrier is affected, dryness, stretch, irritation and redness can be felt on the face. This problem may be more severe for people with sensitive skin.
Facial complexion can also be affected
The irritation caused by constant rubbing of the face can increase the problem of uneven skin tone or blemishes in some people. Especially people whose skin gets dark marks easily after swelling or irritation, they should avoid excessive friction on the face. However, it is important to understand that just wiping the face with a towel once or twice does not spoil the complexion. The problem can occur when the habit of rubbing the face vigorously continues for a long time.
Do not make such mistake on skin with pimples
If you have acne on your face, rubbing with a towel can worsen the problem. This may increase the already existing swelling and redness. Therefore, it is always better to treat acne prone skin with a gentle hand.
correct way to dry face
After washing your face, pat the towel gently instead of rubbing it on the skin to dry it. Use a clean and soft towel and gently blot off excess water from the face. There is no need to apply force to dry the face completely. After washing the face, applying moisturizer according to the skin type can also be beneficial. Applying moisturizer to slightly damp skin helps retain moisture.
It is also important to keep the towel clean
The towel used for face should be clean and soft. Wash it regularly and try to use a separate towel for the face. Oil and dirt deposited on a dirty towel can come in contact with the facial skin.
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