Cleaning your face is basic and most crucial step in your both am and pm routine. The main purpose of cleaning is to remove all dirt, debris, excessive oil and build up from your face, to make it more acceptive to other actives applied subsequently.
Face wipes seems to be quick alternative to face cleansers and face washes, especially when you are back from late night parties. They have few added advantages too as they are less time consuming, are portable, easy to use and can be use anytime, anywhere. But are they good and quick alternative to face cleansing? Let’s dive in!
Face wipes contain fragrances, preservatives, surfactants, solubilizers, emulsifiers along with anti-microbial or disinfectant agents. These agents can irritate your skin, particularly if you have dry and sensitive skin. As you don’t wash your face after using face wipes unlike face cleansers, residue of skin wipes gets left on the skin, which may irritate skin further. Perhaps, the same get wash off with water while using face washes or cleansers. For oily skin, wipes could not clean pores properly, which could lead to build up and clogging your pores, further worsening your acne.
To conclude, though face wipes feel easy and quick alternative to face washing, in reality they are not as effective in cleaning as traditional face washing. They are much inferior to face cleanser and face washes, not only when it comes to thorough cleaning but also they can make your skin prone for irritation.
