Washing one's face may appear to be the simplest and least talked about topic on earth, but if not done properly, it can damage your skin and eyes. A face speaks volumes about one's personality, and a well looked after face not only attracts attention and adulation, but fosters confidence in a person. Therefore the face must be cleansed properly and in the right way. It's pretty simple.
Steps
Tie your hair away from your face to stop it from getting in the way and if you wear glasses take them off
Wash your hands with a good hand soap to remove any pollutants, bacteria, oils, or dirt.
Wet your face with water.
Take the cleanser or soap and get a small amount on your hands, about the size of a nickel for a cleanser or liquid soap or rub some on your wet hands if you've got a bar of soap. Make sure you are using soap or cleanser that is gentle enough for your skin.
Work up a good lather by rubbing both hands together and applying it on your face.
Rub the soap content for a few seconds on your face to cleanse off all grime, dirt and pollutants.
Rinse your face with clean water, keeping the soap out of your eyes.
Pat your face dry with a clean and soft face towel. Make sure you pat it dry to reduce wrinkles when you mature.
Tips
Use a soap that suits your skin type: oily, normal or dry.
If soap gets into your eyes, immediately rinse your eyes with water.
Twice a day should do it. Washing too much will irritate your skin more.
If your skin is too dry after washing, use water only and pat dry, or apply a moisturizing lotion afterwards.
Wash your face twice if you have been wearing makeup. The first wash removes the makeup and the second cleanses the skin.
Talk to your doctor about possible dermatological issues if you have chronic skin problems. They may very well stem from things you put on your skin: like soap!
For some people, washing their face with soap can dry their skin out. If you are one of those people, try using a gentle face-wash such as pro-active (pro-active is a face-wash that also helps with acne)or Cetaphil.
Warnings
If itching or rashes occur after washing the face, stop using that soap and immediately consult a dermatologist or skin care specialist, using an itch or rash cream may help soothe the irritation.
Make sure soap doesn't get into your eyes. It burns.
Warm water opens up your pores and cold water closes them. Make sure you rinse you face with warm water before using cleaning products, and cold water after.
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