Is it true or false that washing your face with salt water can help remove dead skin cells, making your skin softer and brighter? (My, 25 years old, Ho Chi Minh City)
Reply:
Salt acts as a mechanical exfoliant, leaving skin smoother, softer, and brighter. Through its osmotic action, salt absorbs toxins, draws out dirt and oil, and improves pore size.
However, salt is corrosive and can damage the skin when used in high concentrations for a long time. Washing your face with salt water can cause irritation, dryness, and even worsen certain conditions such as atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, etc., or potentially cause skin darkening if not done correctly.
If you want to use homemade saline solution to wash your face, follow this recipe: boil 500 ml of tap water and 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of sea salt or table salt (avoid using coarse salt). Place the mixture in a tightly sealed container, but leave the lid slightly ajar. Once it reaches room temperature, close the container tightly and store it for use in facial washes. If you are prone to dry skin, it is safer and better to use professionally formulated products.
When washing your face with salt water, gently pat dry with a cotton pad soaked in the water. Combine this with applying a moisturizer suitable for your skin type to prevent dryness. You can start by trying a salt water wash once or twice a week to test your skin's reaction.
Never exfoliate when washing your face with salt water. Stop using if you notice any signs such as redness, peeling, tightness, itching, scaling, or changes in skin color. Consult a dermatologist immediately for treatment and guidance on appropriate skin care.
MSc. Dr. Le Thao Hien, Department of Aesthetic Dermatology - Ho Chi Minh City Dermatology Hospital
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