• Food
  • Family
  • Beauty & Health
  • Style
  • Great Women
  • Events/Win
  • Food
    • Eating Out
    • Cooking Tips
    • Festive Food
    • Asian Recipes
    • Food
    • Celebrity Recipes
    • Dessert Recipes
    • Healthy Recipes
    • Quick & Easy Recipes
    • Western Recipes
  • Family
    • Family
    • Save Money
    • Parenting
    • Sex & Marriage
    • Travel
  • Beauty & Health
    • Beauty & Health
    • Skincare
    • Makeup
    • Hair
    • Awards
    • Diet & Nutrition
    • Fitness
    • Wellness
  • Spa Awards 2022
  • Style
  • Great Women
    • Career
    • Great Women of Our Time
    • Real Life
  • Entertainment
  • EVENTS/WIN
  • #SchoolForLife
  • Hair Awards
  • Great Escape
  • Explore Singapore
  • Also available at:
Privacy Menu
SPH Media

Copyright © 2022 SPH Media Limited. Co. Regn. No. 202120748H. All rights reserved.

  • Food
  • Family
  • Beauty & Health
  • Style
  • Great Women
  • Events/Win

Beauty & Health

9 Personal Hygiene Mistakes You Never Even Knew You Were Making

Generic selectors
Exact matches only
Search in title
Search in content
Post Type Selectors
Generic selectors
Exact matches only
Search in title
Search in content
Post Type Selectors
Beauty & Health

9 Personal Hygiene Mistakes You Never Even Knew You Were Making

There are some personal hygiene mistakes that are easy to make, and you probably don’t even realise you are making them! Find out what here

March 26, 2020

123RF.com

Are you guilty of making these personal hygiene mistakes? Most of us know we have to shower, and occasionally, cut our toenails. However, healthy personal hygiene isn’t always that simple. There are some personal hygiene mistakes that are easy to make, and you probably don’t even realise they are mistakes. From resting your face in your hands to washing your skin every day, you are causing harm to your skin without knowing it.

In light of the Covid-19 outbreak,

READ NEXT

Have Cough And Runny Nose? Here’s What You Need To Know About Covid-19 Symptoms

10 Health Screenings Every Woman Should Have

On Your Period? Here’s What Not To Eat

https://www.womensweekly.com.sg/gallery/beauty-and-health/personal-hygiene-mistakes-never-even-knew-making/
9 Personal Hygiene Mistakes You Never Even Knew You Were Making
1. Resting your hands on your face
image

How often do you find yourself touching your face or resting your face in your hands? Each time we do that, we add dirt to our faces.

This is a habit that is tough to break, so just start trying to notice how often you rest your face in your hands. Then focus on finding different ways to sit to keep your face clean and pores clear.

TPG News
2. Washing your face after a workout
image

Washing your face after a workout feels refreshing and seems like the hygienic thing to do. However, it’s best to splash some water on your face before your workout.

When you perspire, you tend to wipe your skin, which means you wipe in and rub in the grime, the dirt, and the oils that were there, and that aggravates acne. Wash them off before you do your sports.

Pixabay
3. Not washing your hands well and often
image

This should go without saying, but proper hand-washing is an essential habit to develop for everyone to avoid getting sick and spreading germs to others. To minimise contact with dirty hands, you could even use an automatic soap dispenser.

Unsplash
4. Not replacing your bath sponge
image

Washcloths and loofahs can harbor bacteria, mold, and yeast, among other harmful things. Make sure you allow your loofah to dry completely each time and replace it frequently.

If you cleanse with a washcloth, grab a fresh one every day and don’t use it on your face. This is very irritating to the skin and ends up causing dry areas, breakouts, and even sores.

Pixabay
5. Using too much mouthwash
image

Mouthwash seems like a healthy practice to have, but it can be too harsh for some. Alcohol-based mouthwashes actually tend to dehydrate the mouth.

In turn, drier conditions are a breeding ground for bad bacteria. It’s better to use mouthwash sparingly throughout the week.

Pixabay
6. Taking your phone to the toilet
image

It sounds gross, but raise your hand if you’ve ever pulled out your phone while hanging out in the bathroom.

The cell phone in the bathroom can keep you entertained, but it picks up loads of bacteria that you are putting on your face, so take special care not to take the phone into a bathroom and toilet (especially public ones!)

Pixabay
7. Not cleaning your fingernails
image

You probably wash your hands regularly throughout the day, but many of us rush through the process and get back to work. It’s vital to really cleanse your hands, and that includes cleaning out your fingernails, too.

Bacteria and dirt can linger underneath nails, and if you touch your figure or put your hands in your mouth, it is a fast gateway into your digestive system.

Pixabay
8. Using soap every day
image

Skin feeling dry? Rather than applying more lotion, you probably just need to use less soap.

If you’re battling dry skin, try less frequent use of soap in the shower or bath (except personal areas, as those should be sudsed up daily). Some doctors says it’s okay to reduce using soap to just one to two times per week.

Pixabay
9. Showering only in the morning
image

A morning shower is a nice ritual and gently wakes you up after a night of sleep. While there is nothing wrong with showering before work, it may be healthier to shower at the end of your day.

Showering at night can help you sleep better and keeps your sheets cleaner. By washing off all of the dirt, oil, and impurities that have gathered on your skin throughout the day, you’ll be able to maximise your beauty sleep.

 

Text: Natalya Molok, Additional reporting: Simone Wu

Read Next

10 Good Hygiene Habits Every Singaporean Parent Should Teach Their Kids

11 Bad Kitchen Hygiene Habits You Should Break ASAP

25 Things You've Always Wanted To Know About Covid-19 (Hygiene, Going Out And More)

Pixabay
  • TAGS:
  • body
  • cleanliness
  • Coronavirus Stay Healthy Guide
  • Health
  • healthy habits
  • personal hygiene
  • wellbeing
SHARE THIS ON

What’s Hot

Beauty & Health

Zoe Tay, Rebecca Lim And Other Asian Cel...

Beauty & Health

8 Most Therapeutic And Fun Hobbies To Re...

Beauty & Health

Try These Tips To Sleep Better Every Night

Beauty & Health

Ginseng: The Secret Ingredient Behind Ko...

Beauty & Health

4 Simple Exercises To Improve Your Stability

Beauty & Health

This Is How Jang Na-Ra Looks 20 At 41

Beauty & Health

6 Things To Know About Chanel's Newest P...

Beauty & Health

If You've Had Covid-19, You Have More Ri...

Beauty & Health

Here's What Joanne Peh Uses To Look Radi...

Beauty & Health

Understated (But Stunning) New Hairstyle...

Family

9 Must-Know Ways To Protect Your Family ...

Beauty & Health

The Ultimate Guide To Caring For Your Eyes

Don’t Miss These
  • Awards This is the perfect escape from urban life to relax, rech...
  • Awards This Postpartum Recovery Centre Is A Must-Go Haven For Ne...
Editor’s Picks
  • Beauty & Health Zoe Tay, Rebecca Lim And Other Asian Celebs On The Beauty Of Getting Older
  • Diet & Nutrition Savour The Deliciousness Of Chocolate While Being Kind To Your Gut
  • Beauty & Health 8 Most Therapeutic And Fun Hobbies To Reduce Stress
  • Beauty & Health Try These Tips To Sleep Better Every Night
  • Organising A KonMari Consultant's Hack For Saving Time & Money At Home
  • Hair This Elixir And Shampoo Combo Promises To Revitalise Your Hair And Scalp
  • Beauty & Health Ginseng: The Secret Ingredient Behind Korean Women’s Youthful Skin
  • Skincare Jamie Yeo Swears By These 7 Beauty Products To Maintain Her Youthful Appearance
Don't Miss Out Ever Again!
Tips & tricks to stay sane + win invites to our events!

By signing up, you indicate that you have read and agreed with our Privacy Statement
Footer Menu
  • About Us
  • Contact
  • Conditions of Access
  • PDPA
  • Privacy Policy
?>">
SPH Magazine

Copyright © 2022 SPH Media Limited. Co. Regn. No. 202120748H. All rights reserved.