Can tissue paper replace face towels? Why do face towels have a smell?

We often use face towels when washing our faces, but if we go out or happen to encounter a situation where there are no face towels, the only thing we can find is paper. So, can tissue paper replace face towels? Let’s take a look together below.

Can tissue paper replace face towel?

Can't. Tissue paper is daily paper that will decompose when it comes into contact with water, while face towels are specially prepared for washing the face and will not rot when they come into contact with water. Therefore, the two cannot be used interchangeably. The face towel needs to be used in conjunction with facial cleanser to wash your face. First, wet your face, squeeze out the facial cleanser to create foam, and then scrub the face repeatedly with the facial cleanser until it is clean.

Why do face towels smell?

It has something to do with the material. The newly purchased disposable pure cotton face towel is made of natural material and has no odor after being wetted with water. If you smell it carefully, there will be a faint smell of natural cotton. Face towels made of viscose fiber will have a smell when wet. Depending on the production process, it may have a burnt smell. If it is not a disposable face towel and there is an odor after use, it is because it is not cleaned properly, breeding a large number of bacteria and fungi, causing the strange smell.

Which facial towel is better as makeup remover cotton?

Currently, there are three basic types of face wash towels on the market: plain, mesh, and 3D pearl patterns. The plain texture is soft and suitable for sensitive skin, the mesh texture has good cleaning power and is suitable for makeup removal, and the pearl texture is thick and has good water absorption. When used as makeup remover cotton, it is advisable to choose mesh ones.

Is the plain or pearl pattern face towel better?

Each has its advantages, and it depends on the specific situation to see which one is right for you. The plain weave face towel is the softest and more skin-friendly. It is thinner and lighter than the pearl and grid patterns, and is suitable for sensitive skin and newborn babies. The pearl pattern is the most popular one, it is the thickest and has the highest water absorption. Especially for dry skin, it is recommended to use this one. The skin will be more moisturized after washing your face.