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Many people focus on the cleansing part of their ALL-NATURAL SKINCARE ROUTINE (rightfully so), and the amazing ALL-NATURAL SKINCARE PRODUCTS they can use to help them achieve the skin they want. But what if I told you that one of the most important parts of your skincare routine comes after washing?
Well, it's true, as the towel you use after your ALL-NATURAL SKINCARE ROUTINE can undo much of the good work you're doing for your skin with it, as not only can towels put bacteria back onto your skin after you’ve spent so much time washing, but they can also contain skin-damaging chemicals that can be severely irritating. (1)
But new information is out on how you can cap off your ALL-NATURAL SKINCARE ROUTINE with drying habits that will MAXIMIZE the effectiveness of your everyday routine, and help you enjoy RADIANT and HEALTHY skin all the time!
In this blog we talk about the impact towels play in your ALL-NATURAL SKINCARE ROUTINE, and how you can enjoy a BEAUTIFUL COMPLEXION and SMOOTH SKIN once you've dried off!
The first thing to know about towels is that they play a significant role in your ALL-NATURAL SKINCARE ROUTINE. This is because towels are not just used for drying. Many people also use towels when washing their face and body. And though you may think a towel can help exfoliate your skin, it may actually be irritating you.
Towels that are wet offer a great place for bacteria to grow. Putting these towels on your face and body can lead to bacteria literally being transferred to your skin, potentially causing acne and breakouts down the line. Being sure to wash your towel between use is essential in achieving healthy skin. (2)
The problems bacteria can cause on your skin are so real that it’s not advised you use the same towel to dry your face and body, largely because towels are a prime way skin cells can transfer to the rest of you. Not only that, but you can simply be moving fungi and bacteria across your body if you’re not careful. (3) (4)
There’s another reason using a towel can be damaging to your skin, and that's because your skin – when wet – can be extra sensitive and more prone to the mechanical nature of a towel, thus harming your skin. Sensitive skin can also lead to small cracks in your skin, which can then lead to further problems down the line you definitely don't want. (6)
Skin irritated from towels can also lose the hydration you’ve just given it from your ALL-NATURAL SKINCARE ROUTINE, meaning the bacteria there can duplicate, then lead to even dryer skin. Roughly using a towel can also lead to faster aging of your skin, which can enhance wrinkles. (6)
Trust us, we get it if you think we’re overreacting. After all, your towel doesn’t always look dirty. But you can’t always see bacteria on things, and you can’t always see the dirt or bacteria that can cause acne. To avoid increasing the appearance of acne on skin, many people actually avoid towels and go straight to ALL-NATURAL MOISTURIZING after removing excess water. (7)
Not only can viruses and bacteria saturate your towel, mold can too. We don't mean to scare you, but microbes can develop on your towel over time. With this in mind, those with acne may be surprised to know that towels can carry makeup after you've washed, as well as extra oils still in hair and on skin.
Another way towels may be damaging to your skin is because your skin may already be damaged. If your outer skin is damaged and prone to losing moisture more than skin that’s healthy, using a towel may further damage your vulnerable skin, hurting your skin barrier and causing acne. (8)
Towels can also be damaging to those who have skin that's already riddled with eczema. Towels lingering in humidity can also irritate your skin, leaving all that work you’ve done to rid yourself of environmental pollutants and oil wasted, and all that dirt you've tried to get rid of potentially coming back. (9)
The other thing about towels that makes them so dangerous to you and your skin is that you may already use them too much. In fact, you may use a towel after exercising, after washing, and then at strange and unusual times during the day, possibly up to ten times or more without realizing it.
Even if these towels you use aren't reused or saturated with bacteria, you may be spreading over-the-counter chemicals from bleaches and detergents across your skin. Artificial fragrances and ingredients can lead to more sensitivity, as well as irritation – especially problematic for those with breakouts. (11)
It cannot be understated just how important it is that your towel does not contain chemicals found in many over-the-counter products - the chemicals that can cause you serious skin problems. Remember it's just as important you wash your face without chemicals that can damage your skin and cause acne. (12)
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