Washing your face is key to keeping it clean, of course.
However, did you realize scrubbing your skin too roughly actually causes more harm than good?
Additionally, about 80% of Americans aren’t using the right techniques or frequency to wash their faces.
The dream is youthful, radiant-looking skin.
Scrubbing your face too hard leads to damage
Obviously, exfoliation is good for your skin.
Among other things, it can improve its appearance by removing dead skin cells.
However, if it’s not done right, exfoliation can be problematic.
You might not realize it, but certain oils on your face are good and incredibly useful.
Dry, flaky skin can easily get even more irritated, in addition to being itchy and uncomfortable.
But getting rid of those nasty toxins is a necessity.
Fortunately, it doesn’t take a lot of scrubbing to get the job done.
Throw your washcloths and other harsh scrubbing tools in the basket.
You don’t need them.
Instead, use your (clean!)
fingertips to apply a gentle, non-abrasive cleanser.
It’s more like a soothing facial massage than a chemical peel.
Rinse with warm water and gently pat dry.
Finish off with a good moisturizer, especially if you have dry or itchy skin.
Face washing isn’t an Olympic sport.
Once in a while, a good scrubbing helps, but too often it just causes harm.
