Cleansing is also very important for clean skin. However, the order in which you cleanse can affect your skin health differently. Here are three representative sequences.

 

Brush your teeth first and then wash your face

 

To prevent skin troubles, it is better to brush your teeth before washing your face. This is because toothpaste ingredients and tiny food debris can come into contact with your face during the brushing process. Toothpaste contains various ingredients such as fluoride, abrasives, and surfactants. These ingredients help remove foreign substances and whiten teeth. However, if they get on the face, they can irritate the skin, so caution is needed. For people already suffering from skin conditions such as acne or dermatitis, it can worsen their skin.

 

Therefore, to avoid skin problems caused by toothpaste ingredients, it is recommended to thoroughly remove any remaining toothpaste around the mouth by washing your face after brushing. If washing your face is difficult, at least carefully rinse off the foam around your mouth. After washing, apply skin toner or lotion to prevent the skin from drying out. If you frequently develop acne around your mouth without any particular reason, it may help to check the ingredients in your toothpaste and consider switching products.

◇ Wash from the nose and forehead

 

When washing your face, you should start by cleaning your nose and forehead to reduce skin irritation. The area around the nose and forehead, known as the 'T-zone,' is particularly prone to excess oil secretion. In contrast, the cheeks, which are usually washed first during cleansing, tend to have less oil and are relatively drier. Over-washing the cheeks can actually irritate the skin and make it more dry. Therefore, it is recommended to delay washing the cheeks, shorten the time spent rubbing them, and focus more thoroughly on cleaning the oil around the nose and forehead.

 

Wash your hair first, then wash your body

 

It is better to wash your hair first and your body later when taking a shower. Shampoo contains chemical ingredients such as parabens or alcohol, which can clog pores and cause irritation if they remain on the skin. The same applies to treatments and rinses. It is recommended to wash your body after shampooing your hair, and after washing your hair, rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water.

 

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Just changing the order of washing can make a difference.

It seems to be more helpful for skin troubles.

 

What is your order of washing?