Illustration. Makeup remover is one of the indispensable items for women, but especially for sensitive skin girls, makeup remover is a secondary thing in the cleaning process. With makeup or no makeup, you should still use makeup remover to clean your face before going to bed and after waking up. Especially prioritizing alcohol-free or low-alcohol makeup removers, mild ingredients and high benignity. Compared to makeup remover oils or makeup remover wax, makeup remover is the most gentle friendly type for sensitive skin. Use cotton pads instead of face towels Experts are not in favor of using face towels, especially those with sensitive skin, as the texture of towels can be quite rough. People often worry that face towels contain a reservoir of bacteria, in fact even if you clean them every day, face wipes are still not soft enough and optimally sterilized for your sensitive skin. To ensure safety for sensitive skin, you should use a makeup remover instead of a towel to dry or clean your face. Use warm water Many girls often use cold or hot water to wash their face for hot summer and cold winter. However, the use of hot or cold water is not suitable for skin, especially sensitive skin. Because the skin will be susceptible to “heat shock”, causing irritation, breaking capillaries. Therefore, warm water is said to be the most appropriate choice. When washing your face with warm water, dead cells will be removed more effectively. Accordingly, the enzyme ingredients in the cleanser will be activated and become more active, removing the dead cell layer. In addition, warm water also enhances blood circulation, stimulates metabolism so that the skin is regenerated faster. After washing your face, you should use a dry towel to pat away the water on your face instead of wiping it directly so as not to affect sensitive skin. Choose non-foaming detergents While foaming cleansers can leave your skin feeling clean and shiny, these cleansers are not suitable for sensitive skin. Foaming cleansers often have sodium lauryl sulfate and strong irritating ingredients. Therefore, sensitive skin should only use mild, fragrance-free, paraben-free cleansers. Not sunscreen is a mistake It is undeniable that sensitive skin often has many difficulties when using sunscreen. Because sunscreens often have some chemical ingredients that block UV rays very well, but they are easy to irritate sensitive skin. Just using the wrong product, you will easily encounter problems such as acne, dermatitis, or irritation. The best way is to choose a sunscreen specifically for sensitive skin. Most cosmetic brands have developed their own line of sunscreens for difficult skin.

Blue light is the cause of rapid skin aging. Image source: Internet In daily life, blue light penetrates the skin and causes cell damage, and accelerates the aging process. Even brief exposures of less than 60 minutes can cause skin aging. Smoke Besides affecting health, smoking is not good for the skin as the habit causes the amount of oxygen to the cells to decrease. The obvious consequence is wrinkles around the mouth and eye area. Some other factors that are affected when you smoke include elasticity, skin texture, restorative function and pore size. Unhealthy diet Bad eating habits can stimulate oxidative stress in the body due to harmful free radicals. An unhealthy diet can lead to skin damage, wrinkles and even cancer. Consuming nutrient-rich foods like green vegetables and seasonal foods helps maintain youthfulness and fight the aging process. Irregular sleep Irregular sleep is also a factor that promotes the aging process. A person must have a good night’s sleep lasting 6-8 hours per night. Improper sleep patterns can cause dark circles under the eyes and affect health. Lack of sleep can depress mental alertness and lead to premature aging. Use face wipes Aside from washing technique, the way you dry your skin afterwards is also a factor in causing aging skin. Facial wipes can help you remove dirt and excess oil left on your skin after washing your face. However, using a face towel is not necessarily a good habit. When using a face towel, many people have a habit of having a strong impact on the skin. “Rubbing the skin can cause low-grade inflammation. Over time, this can cause skin pigmentation. Even rubbing will promote premature wrinkles,” says dermatologist Joshua Zeichner at Glamor. Therefore, experts recommend drying your skin with a soft towel. Or, better yet, get rid of the towel altogether. Rachel Nazarian, a dermatologist in Schweiger, New York, says: “Air-drying is the best method. It’s a simple way to prevent any irritation, inflammation and signs of aging.”

“Bath sponges are considered bacteria bags, as are daily face towels. Items that are hung in a humid place easily create an environment for bacteria to grow. Hard sponge bath products can causing tears while the user washes his face,” he said. Bath sponge made of loofah. Photo: Huff Post. In fact, 98% of dermatologists warn against using bath towels. Doctor J. Matthew Knight (Orlando, USA) shared in the newspaper New York Post that we should quit this habit because the use of the product is to remove dead skin on the body, but then the dead skin cells remain on the surface of the bath sponge, easy to appear mold. “During the bathing process, all kinds of bacteria and dead cells will be trapped in the bath sponge. Most of these bacteria are diverse in types. What they have in common is their vitality and intense reproduction. is at night,” he added. If you use a sponge after shaving, all the bacteria can get into the cuts and cause a skin infection. However, it is essential to clean it thoroughly after each use. After each bath, users need to dry the item in a dry place and should not hang it in wet areas such as the bathroom. In addition, the sponge must be changed regularly after 3 weeks. Absolutely do not use cotton bath when the body has pimples, wounds easily spread bacteria. Bath towels are home to many types of bacteria that are harmful to the body. Photo: Naver.

Drying your face with a towel may seem like the right thing to do, but it can do more harm than good. Artwork: Koja Causes acne We often store towels in the bathroom, where the air is wet, creating the perfect environment for bacteria to grow. When you rub a washcloth on your face, you’re sending all the bacteria directly onto your skin. This ultimately leads to pimples and clogging of the pores. There are people who do not wash towels every day, which increases the amount of bacteria entering the skin. Skin aging faster Using a harsh cloth towel creates small scratches on the skin, making it susceptible to infection and wrinkles. When you wash a lot, the cloth becomes frayed and creates friction when wiping it. At this point, the towel acts as an over-exfoliating agent, affecting the skin. Reduce the effectiveness of skin care cosmetics While it may seem natural to dry out your skin after washing your face, it will prevent your skin from getting the most out of the products you are applying on. Your moisturizer will penetrate the skin better before all the water evaporates from the surface. Skipping dry with a towel will allow the cosmetics to retain the necessary moisture for skin to look youthful and radiant. Causes skin irritation If you have sensitive skin, using a towel is not an option. Most cloth fabrics are too rough to the skin, so cleaning your face can cause skin redness and irritation. Makes skin oily It sounds contradictory, but drying with a towel can make skin more oily. This is because rough towels can strip away the natural oils that your skin needs to maintain. The sebaceous glands have to produce more oil to balance dry skin, resulting in overly oily skin. How to dry your face without a towel Let your skin dry naturally, although this will take longer than wiping your face with a towel. The steps to take care are as follows: – Wash your face – Let skin dry naturally – Use rose water Apply your favorite moisturizer. An Yen (According to the Brightside )