According to dermatologist Dr. Alexis Granite, “When you wash your face, you should ideally use lukewarm water because it will activate your cleanser to properly remove product build-up, dirt, and grime on the skin, while also protecting the skin’s natural oils. Washing with water that’s too hot can be an irritant to the skin, leaving it sensitized, tight, and dry, and it can also impact the skin barrier. Although there are benefits to using cold water on the skin, including reducing puffiness, cleansing with cold water should be avoided. It does not clean the skin as effectively as water at warmer temperatures.”
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