What is the best temperature for washing your face? Why is this?
I recommend lukewarm water.
How can hot water affect the skin? (Transepidermal water loss, irritation etc.)
Similar to sunburns, hot baths can irritate the skin, causing peeling, redness, or itching. The skin’s natural moisture and oils balance is altered. As a result, your skin becomes prone to infection. You may also increase oil production to counter the skin’s lack of moisture.
Can cool or lukewarm water help mitigate irritation to sensitive, sensitised or easily irritated skin?
Yes. It can maintain skin hydration, strengthening your hair and making it shiny.
Does ideal water temperature vary between the skin on your face and body? Why/why not?
No. The effects are similar and apply to all parts of the skin.
What are the benefits of washing your face with cool or lukewarm water?
They include;
- Increased metabolism for some time
- Improved blood flow
- Reduced itchiness on the skin
Are there any drawbacks to washing your face with cool or lukewarm water?
Cold water makes your pores smaller, which possibly traps bacteria and will hardly release it. Your face may also not be that clean after washing.
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Ieva Kubiliute is a psychologist and a sex and relationships advisor and a freelance writer. She's also a consultant to several health and wellness brands. While Ieva specialises in covering wellness topics ranging from fitness and nutrition, to mental wellbeing, sex and relationships and health conditions, she has written across a diverse range of lifestyle topics, including beauty and travel. Career highlights so far include: luxury spa-hopping in Spain and joining an £18k-a-year London gym. Someone’s got to do it! When she’s not typing away at her desk—or interviewing experts and case studies, Ieva winds down with yoga, a good movie and great skincare (affordable of course, there’s little she doesn’t know about budget beauty). Things that bring her endless joy: digital detoxes, oat milk lattes and long country walks (and sometimes jogs).
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