The reason why my skin is turning upside down. It turns out that it's this
Sep 24, 2025
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Recurring actions, such as touching the face often with hands or not changing the pillowcase on time, irritate the skin. Small habits can come together and harm skin health. From today, let's check our lifestyle habits and create clear and healthy skin.
Wipe hard with a towel after washing your face
Rubbing your face hard with a towel after washing your face damages the skin's protective layer and irritates your pores. This can lead to redness, dryness, and trouble. When removing moisture, use a soft towel to wipe it down. If possible, using cotton towels and replacing them with clean towels every day can reduce bacterial reproduction. To minimize skin irritation, the habit of drying the towel completely after washing is also important.
Touch your face often with your hands
The habit of unintentionally holding your chin or touching your cheeks spreads germs and waste products to your skin. Hands are exposed to germs in various places, such as smartphones, doorknobs, and keyboards. In particular, touching the acne area can worsen inflammation. Let's make a habit of washing our hands often and using hand sanitizer before touching our faces. Consciously careful not to raise your hands near your chin when sitting at your desk reduces trouble.
I don't change pillowcases often
The pillowcase is in contact with the face for a long time while sleeping, so cleanliness is important. Pillow covers with sweat, sebum, and dust cause acne and skin inflammation. At least once a week, wash with hot water and dry completely. If you use a natural material cover, it has good ventilation and less skin irritation. If it is difficult to change the pillowcase often, it is also a good idea to replace it every day by covering it with a thin cotton towel.
Leaving sweat unattended after exercising
If sweat is left unattended after exercising, sweat, sebum, and dust build up in pores, which are likely to cause trouble. In particular, acne can occur on the forehead or chin, where sebum secretion is active. Wipe off sweat with a wet towel or skin soothing tissue immediately after exercising, and take a shower as soon as possible. Let's choose a breathable material for sportswear and make a habit of changing immediately after exercising. If it is difficult to take a shower, it is useful to use facial cleansing water.
excessive exfoliation
Exfoliation smoothes the skin texture, but too often weakens the skin barrier. Scrubs or pads used every day can make skin sensitive and cause trouble. Use a hypoallergenic exfoliator once or twice a week and apply enough moisturizer after use to protect the skin barrier. For people with sensitive skin, choosing an enzyme-based cleanser gives less irritation. It is also necessary to check the skin condition before exfoliating.
Don't wipe your smartphone screen often
Smartphone screens are objects that are easy to accumulate bacteria by contacting hands, faces, and external dust. Problems can occur if the screen touches the face and germs are transferred when talking on the phone. Let's wipe the smartphone screen with an alcohol tissue once a day and make a habit of using earphones or speakers when talking. Washing the smartphone case once a week can reduce bacterial transmission. For those with sensitive skin, it is also helpful to change the screen protection film frequently.
Neglected cleaning of makeup tools
Cosmetic brushes, puffs, and sponges cause sebum and cosmetic residues to build up and cause trouble. In particular, makeup with dirty tools is likely to clog pores and cause inflammation. Wash the brush with a dedicated detergent once a week, and wash the puff every 2-3 days. It is important to store makeup tools in a well-ventilated place after use and to use them completely dry. Clean tools are effective in reducing skin irritation and preventing troubles.
Facial trouble is greatly affected not only by cosmetics but also by small habits in daily life. Recurring actions can harm skin health. Checking lifestyle habits such as washing your face, taking care of your hands, and maintaining cleanliness can reduce troubles and maintain clear skin. Starting today, let's change our habits one by one and take a step closer to healthy skin.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
