What’s one face washing mistake you made for years before you knew better?
I’ll go first.
For years I washed my face with hot water because I thought it opened my pores better. Turns out that’s not even how pores work, and I was just stripping my moisture barrier. Took me forever to figure out why my skin felt tight after cleansing.
Also used to rub my face dry with a towel. Like, aggressively. Thought that’s what everyone did. Switched to patting and it made a noticeable difference in redness.
What about you? What’s something you did for years before realizing it was wrong?
Some common ones I’ve heard:
Using the same towel for a week
Washing for only 10 seconds
Using a harsh foaming cleanser when you actually have dry skin
Skipping moisturizer after washing
Curious what your “wait, I’ve been doing it wrong this whole time?” moment was.