What many of us may not know is which direction we should be turning our faucet towardswarm or cold.

Plus, they offeredexpert face-washing tipsthat are sure to level up your cleansing game.

Keep reading to explore whether cold or hot water is better for your skin.

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Which Water Temperature Is Best for Face-Washing?

“Choose a temperature that is right in the middlea lukewarm temperature.”

A lukewarm temperature is warm enough to kill bacteria, remove excess oil, and clear skin debris.

Using warm water can also help open up your pores and allow for deeper skincare product penetration.

Hot water is never recommended for the face.

Even if your skin is currently clear, the use of hot water can trigger a flare up.

But that’s not all.

This can make the skin dry and inflamed over time.

Generally, dipping your face in ice water is safe when done correctly and under supervision.

Using ice water has many of the same benefits (and downsides) as washing with cold water.