Can physiological saline be used to wash the face?

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The article was professionally consulted with Specialist Doctor I Tran Van Sang - Dermatologist - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Danang International General Hospital.
Physiological saline is used a lot in daily life such as oral hygiene, cleaning wounds, many people even use it to disinfect the oropharynx. So now many people wonder if they can use physiological saline to wash their face or not?

1. Basic things to know about physiological saline

Physiological saline, also known as isotonic saline, is a solution with the main ingredient being sodium chloride (NaCl - table salt) with a concentration of 0.9% (9g NaCl in 1 liter of pure water). Physiological saline means a saline solution is prepared with a concentration equivalent to other solutions found in the human body such as tears, blood, etc. under normal physiological function conditions.

2. Effects of physiological saline

Physiological saline is prepared into 2 forms with different uses, that is for internal and external use:
External use: Physiological saline is a 0.9% NaCl solution used as eye drops, medicine. nose drops, ear drops, mouthwash and wound wash, help clean, remove dirt, bacteria, prevent infection. Use in: Physiological saline is 0.9% NaCl solution used as an infusion into the body to treat dehydration caused by a number of diseases such as diabetes, gastritis.

3. Wash your face with physiological saline

In addition to the above effects, physiological saline is also used to wash the face because of its high antiseptic and antibacterial properties. Here are some effects when using physiological saline to wash your face:
Support acne treatment: Exfoliating, cleaning, cleaning clogged pores, removing unnecessary substances , sebum, bacteria, dust on the skin's surface Moisture balance: The water-holding properties of salt help prevent excess oil on the skin's surface, thereby maintaining moisture for the skin, keeping the skin healthy .

4. Note when using physiological saline to wash your face

Here are some notes on using physiological saline to wash your face properly and without harming the skin:
Should use a clean, soft cotton cloth (makeup remover cotton) dipped in physiological saline solution to apply. face for about 2 minutes, then rinse with warm water. Stop washing your face with physiological saline when it is not suitable for the skin. Use sunscreen when going out because physiological saline can make the skin more susceptible to sunburn. With a concentration of 0.9% NaCl, physiological saline is a solution that can be used to wash your face because it helps to exfoliate and clean the skin from dust, bacteria, and infection.
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