The Ultimate Guide to Cold Water Cleansing

Want to try it for yourself? In this guide, we’ll cover the invigorating effects of cold water and help you build an easy cold water cleansing routine.

Cold water cleansing is a skincare technique that involves washing the face or body with cold or cool water. Many people wash their face with cold water because it can positively impact their skin.

Cold water cleansing offers a range of benefits, including:

• Tightening pores. When your skin is exposed to cold water, the pores temporarily contract, which can make your skin feel smoother.
• Reducing puffiness. Cold water is soothing and can help calm irritated skin and puffiness around the eyes.
• Boosting mental clarity. Cleansing with cold water in the morning can make you feel energised, alert and ready to face the day.
• Easing stress and anxiety. Showering in cold water can send electrical impulses to the brain, which can release endorphins and bring about feelings of happiness.

The optimal temperature for washing your face is lukewarm. Lukewarm water is warm enough to loosen dirt and oil but gentle enough not to strip your skin’s natural oils. However, washing your face with cold water offers a variety of advantages, so you could try a combination of both.

Follow these tips to build the perfect cold water cleanse routine.

If you’d like to try cold water showering but don’t know where to start, consider taking a warm-to-cold shower. This involves alternating between warm and cold temperatures several times. You could spend a few seconds under the cold water and gradually increase the time.

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