⚠️5 Skincare Mistakes to Quit NOW

Life in Singapore is humid, fast-paced, and exhausting. And while we love the heat, our skin certainly doesn't! The constant humidity, sweat, and pollution create the perfect storm for blocked pores, blackheads, and stubborn acne. We see clients every day whose issues aren't caused by bad products, but by simple, everyday mistakes they make when cleansing at home.



As professional beauticians, here are the top 5 skin sins we see—and why you need to stop them now.

#1: The DIY Extraction Obsession (Fingers & Needles)

• The Problem: The satisfying sight of extracting a blackhead is a trap! When you use your fingers or untrained tools (like sharp, non-sterile needles), you are pushing bacteria deeper, causing inflammation, and creating trauma that often leads to permanent scarring (hyperpigmentation) and irreversible pore enlargement.
• The Professional Solution: Professional extraction uses specific, sterile tools applied at the correct angle and pressure to release the plug without damaging the surrounding tissue. This is why a clinic deep clean is vital for congested skin.

#2: Over-Reliance on Harsh Clay Masks & Physical Scrubs

• The Problem: In a rush to feel "squeaky clean," many clients over-use strong physical exfoliators or clay masks (often more than twice a week). This strips the skin of its natural protective barrier, making it vulnerable to environmental damage, leading to chronic redness and increased sensitivity—a disaster in humid weather.
• The Professional Solution: Use these powerful products sparingly (once a week maximum). Focus the rest of the week on supporting the barrier with hydrating, soothing products. Our professional cleansing treatments include controlled, non-abrasive exfoliation that respects the skin's integrity.

#3: The Hot Water Mistake

• The Problem: Hot water feels great, especially after a long day, but it is a major culprit in skin dehydration. It dissolves too much sebum (natural oil), which signals your skin to produce more oil to compensate, creating a vicious cycle of oiliness and breakouts.
• The Professional Solution: Always wash your face with lukewarm or cool water. This is gentle on capillaries and effective enough to rinse away cleansing products without stripping the skin.



#4: The 30-Second Speed Clean

• The Problem: Many people spend less than 30 seconds actually massaging their cleanser onto their face. Cleansing products need time to emulsify oils and lift impurities, especially in the areas prone to congestion (the T-zone).
• The Professional Solution: A quality cleanse should take at least one minute. We train clients to spend dedicated time on the nose, chin, and forehead. When you come in for a facial, we dedicate extensive time to ensure every millimeter of your skin is thoroughly and gently purified.

#5: The Dangerous Kitchen Remedies

• The Problem: We’ve heard it all: baking soda, lemon juice, rough salt scrubs. These trendy DIY solutions have uncontrolled pH levels and sharp edges that can cause chemical burns, abrasion, and severe long-term irritation.
• The Professional Solution: If you need deeper exfoliation, trust gentle chemical exfoliants (like Alpha Hydroxy Acids) or come to us for a professional, controlled skin resurfacing treatment that is tailored to your skin type and concerns.

Time to Go Pro

Your skin deserves professional care, especially when battling the Singapore humidity. If you're tired of fighting blackheads and compromised barriers, it's time to upgrade your cleaning routine from DIY to DO-IT-RIGHT.

👉 Book your session today https://wa.me/6594590795 and start your clear skin journey with us.



Glomax Aesthetics

Acne Facial, Sensitive Skin, Anti-Aging & Skin Tag Removal Treatment Singapore

Address: 12 Eu Tong Sen Street, #06-168 SOHO 2, Singapore 059819 (Clarke Quay)

Contact: +65 6225 5193 / WhatsApp 9459 0795

Website: https://www.glomaxaesthetics.com/