Why does wet compress cause stinging? Should I wash my face before wet compress?

When I was doing a wet compress, I found that my skin felt a tingling sensation after applying it. Why did this happen? Is it because the previous preparations were not done well? What should I pay attention to before applying a wet compress?

Why does wet compress cause stinging?

The skin may be dry and cracked due to lack of water. Although it is not obvious from the outside, there are tiny wounds on the bottom. Water penetrates quickly through the wounds, which can easily cause a stinging sensation. It may also be that you have just started using it and are not used to it, but there will be no problem after using it for a period of time.

What to do before applying a wet compress

1. Wash your face before applying wet compress

Before applying wet compress, we must first clean our face so that the skin can better absorb moisture and nutrients and become hydrated. It is recommended to use warm water and a facial cleanser suitable for your skin type, and massage and clean your face for 2 minutes to thoroughly clean your face.

2. The amount of toner should be enough

Many girls will be very frugal when applying wet compresses in order not to waste toner. This is actually wrong, because when applying wet compresses, we will use cotton pads with better water absorption effect. If the cotton pads absorb enough water, then the cotton pads will in turn absorb the moisture of the skin and make the skin drier.

3. The wet compress time should not be too long

The wet compress time is about 5 minutes. Because the material composition of the wet compress is still somewhat different from that of the mask, and it will be easier to dry out, so the wet compress time must not be too long, otherwise the moisture just replenished into the skin will be quickly absorbed by the cotton pad.


Do I need to wash my face before applying a wet compress?

You need to wash your face, and then wipe your face normally, which has a moisturizing and water-locking effect. If you don't wash it, it is easy to stick to the dust on the quilt and easily form mites and acne.


Can I apply wet compress and facial mask on the same day?

Wet compresses and facial masks can be used together. Wet compress toner can soften the facial stratum corneum, open up the channels between the surface skin and the underlying skin, pave the way for the essence of the facial mask, and continuously provide nutrients to the skin over time, which infiltrates into the bottom layer of the skin and helps the skin breathe freely.