Is hot water good for the face? - #17727
I’ve always washed my face with hot water because it feels like it cleans better and opens up the pores. But recently, I noticed my skin has been feeling drier and tighter after washing, and I started wondering—is hot water good for the face or am I making my skin worse without realizing it? I have combination skin, so my T-zone gets oily, but the rest of my face feels dry. I thought hot water would help remove excess oil, but instead, my skin sometimes gets red and irritated, especially around my nose and cheeks. Could the hot water be making my skin more sensitive? I also read somewhere that Ayurveda suggests using lukewarm or even cold water for the face instead of hot water. Does this have something to do with keeping the skin balanced? If hot water is bad for the face, what’s the best way to wash without drying it out? I really need to know—is hot water good for the face, or should I stop using it completely? Does it depend on skin type? And if hot water is damaging, what’s the best temperature for cleansing? Should I be using herbal face washes instead?
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