How to wash your face properly and prevent acne

What is the best way to properly wash your face? Washcloth or just splash with water? Scrub really hard or just wipe softly? Hot or cold water? Cleansers or not? How should I wash my face?

Washing your face daily removes dirt, oil and other impurities which left unattended will build up. This leads to black heads, white heads and pimples, which we do not want.

How to properly wash your face

1. Wash your hands first - washing your hands first removes dirt and oil first from your "face washing tools." You do not want to be putting more on your face.
2. Splash your face with warm water - this will open up pores allowing for better cleansing. Cold water will close pores and hot water will strip your face of naturally occuring oils drying out your skin. Do not dry.
3. Apply face cleanser - apply a small amount of your cleansing product to your face with either your hands or a washcloth. A washcloth aids better in removing excess oils, dirt, etc. because it is rougher than your hands.
   
   Do not scrub very hard. Scrubbing too roughly will irritate your skin, dry it out and actually stimulate the skin to produce more oil. Gently scrub with a washcloth or use small circular motions with your hands. If you do not have any face cleansing products, stick with warm water. Do not use bar soap as it just dries skin out.
4. Rinse your face - splash warm water on your face several times until you feel you have removed everything possible. Now splash your face with a little cold water to close up the pores you just cleaned.
5. Dry your face - take a clean towel and pat your face dry. Do not rub your face dry. Remember, rubbing your skin will cause irritation and cause your skin to produce more oil.
6. Toners and moisturizers - (this last step isn't necessary, but may help some with other than normal skin). If you have any combination of skin: oily, dry etc. you will want to use these products as well. Toners are for elimination of even the most stubborn oils and dirts that we missed in the previous steps. They further close up pores as well.
   
   Moisturizers are for people with dry skin. Make sure you do not apply any moisturizers until you have A: splashed cold water on your face and/or B: applied a skin toner to close up pores. Applying a moisturizer to a face with open pores will actually do more damage because it will push the moisturizer into your pores, clogging them.
   

Conclusion

Washing your face once or twice daily is necessary to keep your skin clean and free of acne. Warm water is best for rinsing your skin clean. A washcloth is the best method of cleansing, but do not scrub too hard, this will cause skin to produce more oils. Toners and moisturizers are not needed by everyone, those with dry and/or oily skin may want to use a toner with a moisturizer. Toners and moisturizers are for helping to further clean your skin and to help moisturize your skin without clogging pores.

HAPPY FACES :)