Cleanse with warm water (not hot as hot water will dehydrate the skin) to open the pores. Follow your cleansing process with a toner at room temperature or a splash of cool water to close the pores before using a moisturizer.
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Warm water is better for your body. Warm water is also better for your teeth when you clean them.
Warm water opens pores...cold water closes pores. I have been successfully(!) using very(!) hot water (followed with topical iodine) to eliminate an itchy skin infestation of what I believe is a fungus.