Why does my face sting after washing? What should I do if my face stings after applying skin care products?

Washing your face is something you do every day, and there are some rules for doing it, otherwise you will feel uncomfortable. Why do you feel a stinging sensation after washing your face? What should I do if my face feels stinging after washing and applying skin care products?

Why does my face sting after washing?

Caused by excessive exfoliation; temporary discomfort after changing skin care products; allergy to certain ingredients in skin care products; problematic and irritating skin care products; skin is too dry. After washing your face, you may feel a stinging sensation when applying skin care products. Some people may also experience itching, redness, and peeling. But after more than ten minutes, everything will be fine again. However, acne may gradually appear on your face.

For the third and fourth cases, it is recommended that you first do an allergy test on the wrist or behind the ear to confirm whether it is a problem with the skin care products, or go to the hospital for formal testing. If it is a problem with the skin care products you are currently using, since you don’t know much about skin care products, you are welcome to come to Qi Qi, and Qi Qi will give you some suggestions or recommendations.

Types 1, 2, and 5 are actually short-term phenomena. Don't panic too much. Stop exfoliating and wait for the stratum corneum to repair itself. Do more moisturizing masks. This is especially true for office workers who work in air-conditioned rooms. People like Qi Qi basically use air conditioning all day long, so a humidifier must be placed in the air-conditioned room.

The water cup on the table should always be ready. No matter whether you are thirsty or not, you should take a few sips from time to time. Eating some fruit or applying a facial mask during breaks can replenish the body's water.

What to do if your face hurts after washing and applying skin care products

Generally speaking, the reason for a tingling sensation when applying skin care products after washing your face is because the facial skin is too dehydrated. Studies have shown that skin that is too dehydrated has tiny cracks under a microscope, and it is easily irritated by contact with skin care products. This situation will be alleviated after using skin care products several times. If it continues for a long time, it is very likely an allergy and you should stop using it.

You should be careful when washing your face to avoid stinging sensation on your face. If your face stings when applying skin care products, it means your skin is dehydrated.