• BBB 2021
  • Food
  • Family
  • Beauty & Health
  • Style
  • Great Women
  • Videos
  • Events/Win
  • Best Beauty Buys
  • entertaining
  • Back To School
  • Covid-19 Health Guide
  • Food
    • Food
    • Quick & Easy Recipes
    • Healthy Recipes
    • Asian Recipes
    • Dessert Recipes
    • Eating Out
    • Festive Food
    • Cooking Tips
  • Videos
  • Family
    • Family
    • Parenting
    • Sex & Marriage
    • Travel
  • Home Ideas
    • Home Ideas
    • Decor Tips
    • Organising
    • Appliances
    • Domestic Diva Awards
    • Entertaining
  • Beauty & Health
    • Beauty & Health
    • Skincare
    • Makeup
    • Hair
    • Awards
    • Diet & Nutrition
    • Fitness
    • Wellness
  • Fashion
  • Career
  • Money
  • Real Life
  • Great Women
  • Entertainment
  • EVENTS/WIN
Subscribe Now!
  • Also available at:
Privacy Menu
SPH Magazine

Copyright © SPH Magazines Pte Ltd. Co. Reg. No 196900476M. All Rights Reserved.

  • BBB 2021
  • Food
  • Family
  • Beauty & Health
  • Style
  • Great Women
  • Videos
  • 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
Search in posts
Search in pages
Generic selectors
Exact matches only
Search in title
Search in content
Search in posts
Search in pages
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

14 Halal Makeup & Beauty Brands That Eve...

Beauty & Health

Everything You Need To Know About Using ...

Beauty & Health

Meet Kane Lim, Jamie Xie, Kim Lim And Ot...

Beauty & Health

How This Customised Herbal Treatment Hel...

Beauty & Health

These Are The 8 Best Places to Have Sex ...

Beauty & Health

5 Reasons For Hair Loss And How To Preve...

Beauty & Health

This Shampoo Smoothened Out My Dry & Fri...

Beauty & Health

Get Rid Of Oily Scalp With These 9 Deep-...

Beauty & Health

12 Best Advent Calendar To Gift This Hol...

Beauty & Health

7 Super Seeds To Eat More Of If You Want...

Beauty & Health

12 Collagen-Boosting Foods To Eat For Yo...

Beauty & Health

Recreate Your Favourite K-Drama Looks Wi...

Don’t Miss These
  • Skincare Unlock The Secret To Skin Radiance With This Premium Skin...
  • Skincare Get A Professional-Grade Facial At Home With This Light T...
  • Family No Car? No Problem. Here's Why GetVan Ride Is The New Pri...
Editor’s Picks
  • Beauty & Health How This Customised Herbal Treatment Helped To Treat My Oily Scalp
  • Beauty & Health This Shampoo Smoothened Out My Dry & Frizzy Hair Without Weighing It Down
  • Beauty & Health The Full Winners List Of The Weekly’s Best Beauty Buys 2021
  • Beauty & Health Feeling Overwhelmed? 3 Wellness Experts Reveal Their Best Self-Care Tips
  • Beauty & Health What Is Forest Bathing? Why You Should Try This New Method Of Relieving Stress
  • Beauty & Health Hydragun Review: Is This $399 Massage Gun Better Than A Massage?
Don't Miss Out Ever Again!
Tips & tricks to stay sane + win invites to our events!
Will be used in accordance with our Privacy Statement
Footer Menu
  • About Us
  • Contact
  • Conditions of Access
  • PDPA
  • Privacy Policy
?>
SPH Magazine

Copyright © SPH Magazines Pte Ltd. Co. Reg. No 196900476M. All Rights Reserved.