Personal hygiene is the basis for maintaining health, especially in an era of high incidence of infectious diseases, it is particularly important to maintain good hygiene habits. Disposable face towels, such as paper towels and wet wipes, have become indispensable items in modern people's daily lives due to their convenience and hygienic properties. However, with the increase in usage, these products have also brought challenges such as environmental pollution and health risks, and we urgently need to re-examine their role in personal hygiene.

Disposable face towels play a wide and critical role in personal hygiene. First of all, as one of the most common disposable face towels, paper towels can effectively remove oil, sweat and other impurities from hands and faces. In public places, using paper towels can avoid sharing towels with others, reducing the risk of bacterial and viral transmission.

Wet wipes further enhance the cleaning effect, especially in the absence of water and soap. For example, when outdoor activities, traveling or taking public transportation, wet wipes can provide a quick and effective means of cleaning, helping to reduce the spread of pathogens such as influenza viruses. During the flu season or epidemic, the use of wet wipes containing alcohol or antibacterial ingredients can also help disinfect to a certain extent and prevent the spread of diseases.

Disposable facial wipes also play an indispensable role in home care, especially in infant care and elderly care. Baby wipes are widely used to clean babies' skin, especially when changing diapers, to gently remove dirt and reduce the risk of skin inflammation. For elderly people with limited mobility, disposable facial wipes can provide daily cleaning care, which is convenient and hygienic.

Although disposable facial wipes have significant advantages in personal hygiene, their widespread use also brings many challenges.

First, environmental issues are one of the main challenges. Disposable facial wipes are usually made of wood pulp, synthetic fibers or mixed materials, especially wet wipes, which often contain plastic components. These materials are difficult to degrade after use and may eventually enter landfills or the natural environment, causing long-term pollution. For example, plastic-based wet wipes not only affect the terrestrial ecological environment, but also flow into rivers and oceans with rainwater, posing a threat to aquatic ecosystems.

Secondly, health risks are also a challenge that cannot be ignored. Some disposable facial wipes, especially wet wipes, may contain fragrances, preservatives, alcohol or other chemical additives. These ingredients may cause skin irritation, allergic reactions, or even more serious health problems for some people, especially those with sensitive skin or infants. In addition, long-term and frequent use of wipes containing antibacterial ingredients may lead to skin flora imbalance and increase the risk of antibiotic resistance.

Another important challenge is overuse and waste. Because disposable facial towels are very convenient to use, people tend to use them frequently when they are not necessary, resulting in waste of resources and additional burden on the environment. Especially during public health events, the demand for disposable facial towels has surged, and this phenomenon of overuse is more common.

Disposable facial towels play an important and irreplaceable role in personal hygiene, especially in environments with high hygiene requirements. However, their challenges in environmental protection and health cannot be ignored. By promoting the research and development of environmentally friendly materials, raising consumers' environmental awareness, and implementing reasonable use and waste management, we can enjoy the convenience of disposable facial towels while minimizing the negative impact on the environment and health. This requires the joint efforts of all sectors of society to achieve a win-win situation for personal hygiene and environmental protection.