5 benefits of 'only water face wash' trend
We have always been taught that, as part of skincare, using soap is vital for a clean face. And this belief has only grown over time. However, there has been a viral trend to abandon facial cleansers and use only water for washing your face. It may sound weird, but many across the world have been loving this trend. Here's why.
Water does not result in micro-tears on skin
When you use physical scrubs, you cause micro-tears on the skin. This ruins your skin texture over the long run. While we agree it is important to exfoliate, it is not exactly necessary if you are over 30. In fact, overusing exfoliating products can pull off natural lipids. Moreover, experts believe that water alone also has the ability to remove dead skin cells.
Water helps skin hold onto natural hydrating oils
Water is extremely beneficial to keep back the natural moisture of your skin. Simply put, the more moisture (water) we provide our body, the better our skin protective barrier works. Tip: Wash your face thoroughly with slightly warm water as it eliminates the dirt on your face while keeping the skin's natural hydrating oils intact and also preventing the formation of dead skin cells.
It can detox your skin
Using different skincare products is fine, but it is important to give your skin a break. Just like product build-up happens on your scalp, ingredients tend to accumulate on your skin as well. Just wash your face with water while skin fasting in order to regulate sebum production and pH levels on your skin. This will help your skin reset and breathe.
Foaming cleansers dry out your skin
Cleansers, especially the foaming types, in an attempt to leave your skin squeaky clean, tend to strip off its natural oils. This over-cleansing can cause dryness, irritation, and inflammation. Plus, the natural tendency to produce moisturizing oils already reduces as we age, so it is better to skip the cleansers and wash your face with water.
It can actually be a boon for oily skin
If you have oily skin, you are probably reluctant to buy into the whole "only water" routine. But give it a try for a week. You will notice that sebum production starts declining over a period of time. This is because you are not stripping off natural oils with a cleanser which is why the oil glands are not releasing a lot of sebum.
