Skin3 min
A Cool Water Rinse After Smoke and Dust
Rinsing face and hands with cool, clean water when you come home from smoky or dusty air, then patting dry. A hygiene habit for pollution season.
Wash the day off
After Diwali and through the pollution season, fine dust and smoke settle on skin. Rinsing the face and hands as soon as you come home removes much of it before it irritates.
Use cool, clean water, a mild cleanser only if needed and a soft towel. Avoid scrubbing hard, which can irritate. This is a hygiene habit and not a treatment for skin or lung problems.
Ingredients
- Clean cool water
- A mild cleanser
- A soft cotton towel
How to prepare
- Keep a towel and mild cleanser near the washbasin.
- Remove outdoor shoes and wash hands first.
How to use
- Rinse face, neck and hands.
- Pat dry and apply a little moisturiser.
Helpful habits
- Wash eyes gently with clean water if irritated.
- Change clothes after a very smoky day.
Precautions
- Do not scrub hard.
- Persistent eye or skin irritation needs a doctor.
- A hygiene habit, not a treatment.
Frequently asked questions
Is cool water better?
- It is gentle and fine for most skin.
Do I need soap?
- Only a mild cleanser, once a day is enough.
Does it protect lungs?
- No, it only removes dust from skin.
