Wash Your Face With Cold Vs Warm Water, Know Which Is Better For Your Skin

Illustration of washing your face with cold or warm water (Pexels/Miriam Alonso)

JAKARTA – After a day's activities, washing your face is a habit of people in general. Besides cleaning makeup, washing your face aims to remove dirt and dust that sticks. So is it better to use cold or warm water?

A simple routine, washing your face, is done to keep your skin fresh and acne free. When cleaning your face, the temperature of the water is important. For optimal results, hot water is not the best choice for your skin.

Hot water is dangerous for sensitive facial skin. It even causes the skin to be drier than before. In addition, washing your face with hot water will strip the natural oils that keep your skin moist. That is, under what conditions should use cold water?

Washing your face with cold water, advises Sophia Knap, a licensed cosmetologist reported by Healthline, can be done for those of you with dry and acne-prone facial skin. Cold showers are also included as hydrotherapy. The benefits increase circulation, increase endorphins, and metabolism.

According to the American Academy of Dermatologists (AAD), washing your face with cold water can reduce swelling, make your skin feel refreshed, and wake your face up if you do it in the morning. Therefore, you can wash your face with cold water to taste when opening the day.

Based on ADA recommendations reported by Beauty Magazine, Wednesday, March 2, water with temperatures between cold and hot, helps maintain healthy skin. Warm water can ensure that the facial soap lathers with the right amount. To balance the skin's natural oils and remove dirt stuck to the facial skin, you can wash it with lukewarm water temperature.

After washing your face with warm water, Knapp suggests rinsing with cold water. Warm water is useful to open the pores and remove pollutants. Meanwhile, cold water closes the pores and improves blood circulation.

Knapp also recommends washing your face twice a day, morning and night. Too often it causes dry and irritated skin. Another recommendation, make sure your body is hydrated enough and use facial care products wisely.