Is it possible to wipe your face with wet wipes?

Elena Pavlova • 08/11/2018

Wipe your hands, remove makeup, wipe dirt from shoes, freshen up on the road - wet wipes will help out in all situations. They are needed when traveling and caring for small children.

What types of wet wipes exist and how to use them correctly will be discussed in the article.

Types of wet wipes

Wet wipes can be found in stores in three types:

1. package. More often than not, this is flow wraps packaging. It is a stack of napkins of 10-60 pieces, in a film package. The pack is closed with a special sticker or plastic lid. A special composition allows you to retain moisture, and sealed stickers or lids prevent air from entering.
2. piece goods. You can find individual disposable napkins on sale. These are often offered to customers in fast food restaurants to rub their hands.
3. Plastic container. Ideal for use at home - caring for children, the sick, or while traveling. These are often large packages. Many manufacturers create original solutions for container designs.

At home and in public places, for convenience, you can use a special dispenser to supply wet wipes.

What are wet wipes made of?

Previously, napkins were made from cellulose fiber. However, they quickly dried out and tore. Over time, synthetic materials began to be used for the production of wet wipes - spunbond, spunlace and other types of non-woven fabric. Spylace napkins contain synthetic and natural fibers. They are pleasant to the touch, better quality, but at the same time they are more expensive.

Wipes consist of 90% aqueous or alcohol solution. The inscription “alcohol-free” means that the composition does not contain ethyl alcohol, which dries out the skin. The napkins may also include:

1. surfactants. Often included in household wipes. Effectively removes dirt.
2. glycerin and oils. Can be found in skin care wipes. Prevents the feeling of dryness.
3. fragrances. For imparting different scents to napkins.

Using wet wipes

There are many types of wet wipes designed for use in different situations. They are convenient when it is not possible to use water.

For hands and body

The most popular type of napkins. Help remove impurities and refresh skin in the absence of water and soap. Using these napkins, you can replace hand washing or showering once during a trip.

For children and newborns

When caring for babies, wet wipes are indispensable, especially during a walk, in a clinic and other situations when it is not possible to bathe a child. With their help, you can tidy up any part of your baby’s body. Many wipes for children contain caring ingredients that make the skin soft. Suitable phyto-wipes, which not only moisturize the skin, but also fight irritation, which can often occur on the baby’s delicate skin.

For bedridden patients

Wet wipes can also be an aid in caring for bedridden patients when water and soap are not available. They are suitable for caring for delicate areas of the skin, as well as areas that are prone to the formation of bedsores. It is recommended to additionally use special caring foams and lotions.

For face

There are special wipes for facial care. They help remove makeup and also cleanse the skin, moisturizing and caring. They are suitable for owners of any skin type. It is recommended to use such wipes in rare cases, as they do not replace cleansers.

For intimate hygiene

Simply indispensable on trips and trips when there is no opportunity to take a shower. The choice of such napkins must be approached carefully. They should not contain ethyl alcohol, which causes dryness. It is desirable to have chamomile, aloe or whey extracts. It is also better to choose fragrance-free sanitary napkins.

You can use intimate hygiene wipes up to several times a day, but only for a short period of time and not on a regular basis. It is necessary to avoid contact of the napkin with areas of the mucous membrane.

Antibacterial

Antibacterial wipes contain alcohol, sodium benzoate, phenoxyethanol, methylparaben and other active substances that help fight bacteria. Unfortunately, over time, bacteria develop resistance to antiseptics. Therefore, regular use of such wipes is not recommended. In addition, the alcohol in the composition can dry out the skin.

Without smell

The benefits of wet wipes without fragrances and fragrances are much higher. They are suitable for use by children and allergy sufferers. The risk of irritation from such wipes is much lower. In addition, it is recommended to use unscented wipes for intimate hygiene.

Moisturizing

They will help temporarily replace moisturizer. Suitable for use during the day. However, they do not completely replace regular cosmetic cream, but only temporarily help fight dryness. They contain glycerin, hyaluronic acid, sugar and algae extracts and other components that help control moisture levels.

Biodegradable wet wipes

Another convenient tool is biodegradable wet wipes. Their main benefit is that they are environmentally friendly. These napkins can be a replacement for toilet paper. Unlike dry napkins and toilet paper, a wet napkin is more delicate and does not cause microcracks. Because they dissolve, they can be flushed down the toilet.

Manufacturers of wet wipes in Russia

On the Russian market you can find wet wipes of the following brands:

Can wet wipes be used every day?

Of course, wet wipes are sometimes irreplaceable. They are not only convenient to take with you, but also quick to use. There is no need to go to the sink - just wipe the skin and throw away the used product. However, doctors do not recommend replacing washing with wet wipes on a regular basis. Firstly, water and soap will remove any dirt much more thoroughly than a napkin. Secondly, alcohols, surfactants and other substances in the composition can cause dryness. Use wipes only when water and soap are not available.

Harm from using wet wipes

However, in addition to ease of use, wet wipes also have their disadvantages:

1. Ethyl alcohol in wipes can cause dryness and tightness of the skin.
2. a large number of flavors, fragrances and other substances can cause irritation and an allergic reaction, especially on children's skin.
3. The label “antibacterial” does not guarantee 100% removal of all germs.
4. The synthetic fibers of most types of napkins do not decompose, which has a detrimental effect on the environment. In addition, people often throw napkins down the drain, which causes blockages.

Remember that wet wipes are convenient in some situations, but they are not a complete replacement for regular hygiene procedures.

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I just wiped it “for intimate hygiene”)))) my face gets oily at work in the evening, I can’t wash my face with soap in the toilet :((((

There are a lot of different special wet wipes for the face... for oily or dry skin, etc. I use it regularly because... I don't wear makeup

Can. The most important thing is that these are not antibacterial hand wipes - they are very aggressive for the face. I have oily skin and use these wipes to blot my T-zone throughout the day. I like the matting ones less.

I had the same problem with oily sheen. The best solution is matting wipes. Not wet, but dry, made from the finest fiber. Perfectly removes sebum without damaging makeup.

and I once wiped my face (thoroughly) with a shoe polish) purely by accident

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Is it possible to wipe your face with wet wipes?

I wash my face and remove makeup simply with handmade soap with herbs and chamomile. Problems begin when there is little hydration; moisturizing cream twice a day is a must. And fresh Lush masks help a lot. I use them as a course, every day. And, at the same time, be sure to take a course of Polysorb to remove waste and toxins from the body and to prevent new pimples from popping up. Plus a good suitable scrub every day (it helps me with bumps and inflammation). Occasional moisturizing and nourishing masks, mainly in winter and summer, when the weather is not good for the skin. From Garniers, Vichy and other things it generally sprinkles. I use Natura Siberica for sensitive and dry skin (it’s better to remove oiliness with mattifying wipes) and Lush (very selective in composition).

It can’t have a very bad effect on the skin, there are a lot of nasty things in there, in general, dry ones are better

I wiped my face with antibacterial wet wipes and my face turned red. What to do?

I wiped the apple with a damp hand wipe and ate it, what happens?

I wiped the apple with a damp hand wipe and ate it, what happens?

I wiped my face with antibacterial wet wipes and my face turned red. What to do?

NO. If they are not special (cosmetic) And then, in extreme cases! On the road for example.
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Will it be harmful to the skin of the face if it is periodically wiped with wet wipes?

It’s not harmful only if these napkins are specially designed for this, and it’s better to buy napkins from pharmacy brands and not in the transition for three kopecks, if possible, of course, after all, you won’t be wiping your heels but your face