​​7 Smart Skincare Habits for Healthy, Glowing Skin​

Good skincare isn’t just about the products you use—it’s about how you use them. These simple yet effective habits can transform your routine, helping your skin look its best while avoiding common pitfalls like clogged pores and irritation.

1. Clean Makeup Containers with Cotton Pads

Don’t just use cotton pads for your face! Makeup tubes (lipstick, mascara, foundation) often get messy with product buildup, which can harbor bacteria.
✅ Fix: Soak a cotton pad in micellar water or makeup remover and wipe down the caps and threads.

2. Vinegar Water for Oily Skin

If your skin gets greasy by midday, try this trick:
✔ Mix: 1 capful of white vinegar in a bowl of lukewarm water (30°C).
✔ Benefits:

• Balances oil without stripping skin

• Gently exfoliates dead cells

• Leaves skin smooth (follow with moisturizer!)

⚠ Avoid harsh soaps—they can worsen oiliness.

3. Repurpose Sheet Masks as Neck Masks

After using a sheet mask on your face for 15 minutes, move it to your neck for 5 extra minutes.
Pro Tip: Tilt your head back to ensure full coverage under the chin.

4. Warm Your Skincare Before Applying

Cold products absorb slower. Instead:
✔ Rub serum/moisturizer between palms for 10 seconds to warm it.
✔ Press (don’t rub) onto skin for better penetration.
✔ Repeat with a second layer if needed.

Science: Heat opens pores slightly, boosting absorption by 20% (Journal of Cosmetic Science).

5. Exfoliate with Sugar or Salt

A natural scrub for oily/combination skin:
✔ Mix 1 tsp sugar/salt with water to form a paste.
✔ Gently massage onto nose, chin, or cheeks for:

• Smoother texture

• Reduced blackheads

• Mild antibacterial action

⏳ Use 1-2x/week to avoid over-exfoliation.

6. Apply Toner & Lotion with Cotton Pads

Why?
✔ More even coverage (especially around nose/eyes).
✔ Less bacteria vs. fingers.
✔ Saves product (no excess drips).

Hanseeker Tip: Our Silk Cotton Pads are ultra-soft for sensitive skin.

7. Test Perfume for 2 Weeks Before Buying

Spraying a scent once at the store isn’t enough!
✔ Get a sample first.
✔ Wear it for 14 days to see how it evolves with your body chemistry.
✔ Ask friends for feedback—some notes (like musk) smell different to others.

7 Habits That Enlarge Pores (Avoid These!)

1. Skipping Proper Makeup Removal

• Leftover foundation/clogged pores = stretched pores.

2. Overloading Skincare

• Too much serum/moisturizer = congestion.

3. Constant Powder Touch-Ups

• Cakes pores instead of mattifying.

4. Applying Products with Dirty Hands

• Bacteria = breakouts + inflammation.

5. Skipping Toner

• Toners rebalance pH post-cleansing.

6. Ignoring Exfoliation

• Dead skin buildup = clogged pores.

7. Overusing Oil-Absorbing Sheets

• Stripping oil triggers more oil production.