We touch our faces unconsciously all the time
We all like to believe that we are aware of our actions, but the truth is that there are many gestures we make that are completely unconscious. Touching our faces is one of those. It would surprise you to know how many times a day we really touch our faces without even noticing.
Experts estimate that, on average, people touch their faces about 15.7 times every hour. That means your digits come in contact with your eyes and mouth approximately once every four minutes. With the number of germs that live in our hands, that does not sound like a very good idea.