Journal · 4 min read
How to Wash Your Face Properly: 6 Simple Steps
The right water temperature, how long to massage, how often to wash, and the common mistakes that leave skin tight or breaking out.
Short answer
Wet your face with lukewarm water, massage a pea-to-grape sized amount of a gentle cleanser for 30 to 60 seconds, rinse well, pat dry with a clean towel, then apply moisturiser if needed and sunscreen in the day. Wash twice a day; more often irritates skin.
The steps
1. Wash your hands first, so you are not adding dirt to your face.
2. Wet your face with lukewarm water. Hot water strips skin; very cold water does not dissolve oil and sunscreen well.
3. Take a small amount of cleanser, about the size of a grape for a jelly cleanser.
4. Massage in gentle circles for 30 to 60 seconds, including the sides of the nose, hairline and jaw.
5. Rinse thoroughly, until no slip remains.
6. Pat dry with a clean, soft towel. Apply moisturiser if your skin feels tight, and sunscreen in the morning.
Common mistakes
Washing too often: twice a day is enough for most people, plus after heavy sweating.
Scrubbing hard or using rough towels, which irritates skin.
Rinsing in ten seconds: the cleanser needs time to lift oil and sunscreen.
Using a harsh foaming soap because 'squeaky clean' feels effective. Squeaky means stripped.
Which cleanser to use
A sulphate-free gel or jelly cleanser suits most skin types. Deloura's Adaptogenic Mochi Face Cleanser is designed for exactly this routine: scoop, massage for 30 to 60 seconds, rinse. Its bouncy mochi jelly melts into a soft cleanse and rinses clean without leaving skin tight.
Questions people ask
How many times a day should I wash my face?
Twice, morning and night, plus after workouts or heavy sweating.
Do I need a separate makeup remover?
For heavy or waterproof makeup and sunscreen, yes: use a cleansing oil or balm first, then your face wash.
Should I use hot or cold water?
Lukewarm. Hot water dries skin out; cold water does not remove oil well.
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