Washing your face with hot water after a long day may feel comforting, but you’re only stripping the skin of its natural oils. This can leave your skin feeling dry, which in turn, triggers excessive oil production as your skin tries to combat the dryness. Also, hot water can cause blood vessels to dilate, leaving your skin with a red tinge. Turn your tap to cool (but not extremely cold!) and your skin will thank you for it.

It’s important to wash your face every night before bed – even if you weren’t wearing any makeup. During the course of the day, natural oils and sweat build up on the skin, attracting dust and dirt. Leaving this gunk on your face all night while you sleep could lead to irritated skin and acne.

There’s no need to be kiasu when it comes to cleansing. Once you’ve lathered up, use your fingertips massage the cleanser in small circular motions. Most people tend to focus on their cheeks but don’t forget to work the cleanser onto your T-zone, jawline and hairline. This routine should only last 20 to 30 seconds. Any longer and you could end up with dry, irritated skin.