Is it better to wash your face with warm water or cold water? What is the appropriate temperature for washing your face?

The weather has gotten colder now, and we have to use hot water to wash our face in the morning. But I heard that there are some requirements for the temperature when washing your face. So is it better to use warm water or cold water when washing your face?

Is it better to wash your face with warm water or cold water?

If your skin is neutral, neither too oily nor too dry, it is recommended to use hot water in the morning and cold water in the evening. Washing your face with alternating hot and cold water can promote blood circulation in the face, enhance the metabolism of the facial skin's stratum corneum, and delay skin aging.

What is the appropriate temperature for washing your face?

The water temperature for washing your face should be around 36°C, which is close to human body temperature. This can prevent the water temperature from being too high, which may cause a large amount of moisture and sebum to be lost from the skin. It can also prevent the water temperature from being too low, which may irritate the skin and cause the pores to shrink, making it impossible to clean the face.

What can I add to my face wash to whiten my skin?

1. Wash your face with rice water. Washing your face with rice water has become popular in Japan this year.

2. Rice water. The effect is obvious. If you want to whiten your skin, you can’t go wrong with rice water.

3. Wash your face with honey. Wash your face with clean water every time. Then pour an appropriate amount of honey into the palm of your hand, rub your palms together, and then massage on your face upward and outward. Washing your face with baking soda can promote blood circulation in the skin and stimulate cell metabolism.

Why do I have a nosebleed when I wash my face?

If there is no coagulation disorder or blood system disease, the most common cause of nose bleeding is dry air, high temperature, excessive water loss in the nasal cavity, and rupture and bleeding of capillaries under the nasal mucosa when washing the face or picking the nose. It is recommended to keep the indoor air moist, the temperature not too high, and drink plenty of water. To keep the nasal mucosa moist, you can use physiological seawater nasal spray or apply erythromycin ointment topically to the nasal mucosa. When washing your face, be sure to clean your nose and face carefully.