Reasons why we shouldn't use towels to wipe our faces

You might think that the toilet is the germiest object in your home, but that's not the case. In fact, it's the towels that are filled with the most bacteria, and if you're using them to wipe your face, you could be doing your skin a disservice.

Although drying your face with a towel seems like the most logical thing to do, in reality, it can do more harm than good.

"Bright Side" reveals the reasons why you should stop using towels and what to choose instead

It can cause acne.
Drying your face with the same towel you use to dry your body can be more damaging to your skin than you think. Towels are great traps for bacteria because we usually keep them in the bathroom, where the air is humid and creates a perfect environment for bacteria to grow.

When you rub a towel on your face, you're transferring all of that bacteria directly onto your skin, which can eventually lead to clogged pores. Even if you're using a special face towel, chances are you're not washing it every day, and unwanted bacteria can still find their way onto your skin.

Your skin can age faster.
Cloth towels are very harsh on your face, and using them makes it vulnerable to infections and wrinkles. The more you wash your towels, the rougher their fibers can become, damaging your skin.

It can irritate the skin.
If you have sensitive skin, using towels is not the best option for drying your face. Because most towel fabrics can be very rough, wiping your face with them can result in redness and skin irritation.

It can make skin oily.
It may sound counterintuitive, but drying your skin can actually make it oilier. Since towels can strip away the natural oils your skin needs to stay healthy, the oil glands beneath your skin's surface will have to produce more oil to balance out the dryness, which will result in overly oily skin.

How to Dry Your Face Without a Towel
Instead of patting your face with a towel, let the air do its work. Air drying is more hygienic and gentle on the skin, and although it takes longer, your skin will thank you for it.

Let the skin dry naturally.

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