Have you had such an experience? The daily skincare routine is meticulous, but the skin condition seems to be affected: closed mouth, acne, redness on both cheeks, dryness and dandruff have become commonplace. So you began to search crazily for "which essence repair barrier is better", "will you start to brush acid again?" Stop! Put down the bottles and jars in your hand first, the root of the problem may not be on the skincare products, but hidden in the facial wash you come into contact with every day!

       The 'assassin' that is ignored by the vast majority of people is hard water. You may wonder, 'Isn't water all the same? What could be the problem?' But its damage to the skin is even more severe than you imagine. Simply put, hard water contains a large amount of calcium and magnesium ions, which act as a group of "destructive molecules". When washing your face, you will split into two groups and launch attacks on your skin at the same time.

        The destructive elements along the way will directly tear apart the skin's natural moisturizing membrane (sebum membrane), causing the skin's water locking function to collapse, accelerating the loss of moisture, and immediately feeling tight, dry, and even peeling after washing the face.

       On the other hand, it will form a layer of insoluble "soap residue" with cleansing products (whether soap based or some surfactants, especially soap based ones). This invisible film not only continuously rubs and irritates the skin like fine sandpaper, but may also quietly clog pores.

       Ultimately, under their dual pressure, the skin barrier is gradually weakened, not only unable to retain water, but also susceptible to external stimuli, causing redness, itching, and even exacerbating pre-existing sensitivity issues.

       In fact, the impact of hard water on the skin can be easily avoided by finding the right method. If you want to solve the problem from the root, it is recommended to install a water softener or bathroom filter at home, which can directly reduce the concentration of calcium and magnesium ions in the water and cut off damage from the source; If it is temporarily inconvenient to install, you can also boil tap water and let it sit for a while, then wash your face with the water that has settled on the upper layer. It is simple and effective.

       Taking an extra step when washing your face in daily life can also be an emergency: after washing your face with tap water and facial cleanser, pour a bottle of purified water or distilled water, rinse your face 2-3 times, or soak a cotton pad with moisturizing toner and gently wipe your face to clean up any remaining "soap stains".

       Additionally, adjusting skincare habits is also crucial. Priority should be given to selecting mild amino acid based facial cleansers, which have stable properties, have less reaction with hard water, and are less likely to produce soap deposits; When washing your face, use flowing water at around 35 ℃. The technique should be gentle and do not rub vigorously. Wash within 30 seconds. Then quickly use a soft cotton cloth to gently press and absorb the moisture, don't wait for it to dry naturally. Further moisturizing and repairing can promptly compensate for the loss of moisture caused by hard water and restore stability to the skin.

       Many people are always anxious about what kind of skincare products to buy, but overlook the true needs of their skin. What Laiwo Medical wants to say is that the core of skincare is never to chase after expensive bottles and jars, but to start from details and guard the "first line of defense" of the skin - the barrier. By doing a gentle cleaning and precise repair, coupled with careful protection day after day, the barrier is stabilized, and the skin's condition naturally stabilizes.

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