Throw in the towel: is air-drying your face better for your skin?

Many argue that towels spread bacteria and air-drying leaves skin clearer. We ask the experts if it’s really more hygienic to let the air do the work after washing

Is there a God? Is cloning ethical? Is the nuclear deterrent infrastructure fit for purpose? These are some of the big questions. Add to that one more: should we be letting our faces “air-dry” after washing?

It is a technique that seems to have garnered many fans online. On Into the Gloss, the beauty website from cult brand Glossier, one acne-prone writer offered air-drying as their hot tip for clearer skin. How does she do it? “Slowly, weirdly,” and, she adds, “usually while pulling up my pants or vigorously moisturising my body.” Meanwhile, on Reddit, threads asking users “How do you dry your face?” are answered by those who swear by letting air do the work.

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