Is it beneficial to wash my face with cold water in order to close my large pores?
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Is it beneficial to wash my face with cold water in order to close my large pores?
Hiya, yes cold water will close up your pores. However, your pores may not be able to fully close if you have swelling and that can have an impact on the physical characteristics and shape. But still, cold water will still close pores as much as it can. A closed pore that is infected and red is still going to be red and infected whether open or closed. Closing a pore will not magically erase redness, nor cure nay of those infections. If your pores are infected, closing them is not something you would want to aim for. Visit a dermatologist to treat the infection with antibiotics or other medications.
Cold water can be especially beneficial for dry or acne-prone skin. If you have chronically dry skin, hot water can strip your sebum levels (oils) and exacerbate the issue, so cold water is a good alternative. Secondly, while hot water opens pores, cold water closes them. Warmth and moisture help loosen the contents inside the pores and draw excess oil and dirt to the surface. People can treat large, inflamed pimples by alternating hot and cold compresses. To make a hot compress, soak a towel in hot water.