How I Resolved My Stress-Induced Acne Breakouts

As the semester draws to a close, university students, like myself, are caught up in a whole stream of presentations and finals to prepare for. While we know that we have the long summer break to look forward to, the immediate reality of stress and anxiety remains difficult to deal with. And unfortunately, for many of us, this stress manifests itself on our skin, leading to unwanted breakouts—a struggle I know all too well.

While this stressful period is temporary, I didn’t want to assume that the same can be said about its effects on my skin. You’ll never know, maybe the stress-induced acne breakouts flaring up my skin will snowball into a big issue if not treated well. So, in a bid to bite the bullet and solve the issue once and for all, I decided to turn to professional help. Drawn in by their glowing reviews and recognition for being one of the best extraction facial spas in Singapore, I decided to book an appointment at My Cozy Room, hoping for my skin issues to be resolved.

Upon entering their beautiful spa, I was guided by one of their beauticians for a thorough skin analysis. She revealed the extent of the impact caused by stress on my skin, which was something I didn’t realise; not only were my pores super clogged, my skin was also burdened with impurities that had embedded themselves deep within—no wonder I was battling breakouts! That said, the beautician reassured me and told me that such stress-induced acne breakouts are common, and that the Ultimate Pore Extraction Facial was the right treatment for me.

While I knew that their Ultimate Pore Extraction Facial was award-winning, it was only when I experienced that I realised exactly why. Before the extraction process, my skin was pampered with a whole slew of luxurious products, such as their Miracle Cleansing Oil and Renewal Peel, which prepped my skin well for the upcoming extraction.

As for the extraction, I can say that it had – hands down – worked wonders for my skin. While it was slightly tingly and a tad uncomfortable at times, it was undeniably thorough – every clogged pore was meticulously cleared, leaving my skin feeling much lighter and cleaner than it had in weeks. Afterwhich, the beautician applied a cooling light therapy machine onto my skin, followed by a refreshing coat of their Premium Algine Mask. These instantly calmed any redness and inflammation from occurring in my skin, and left my complexion visibly smoother and more radiant than before.

Although I was already impressed with the extraction process and the steps beforehand, I felt that what truly set this experience apart were the massages that followed. A crystal eye massage and hot stone massage provided a welcome respite from all the stress that had accumulated in my body due to uni life – I never knew how tense my body was and how much it needed to relax until these massages. The balance of hot and cool sensations from these massages were very eye-opening, and wasn’t something I had experienced in other beauty spas before.

Once the beautician wrapped up the treatment, you could tell, from first look, that the results were immediate and undeniable. My skin looked brighter, clearer, and more radiant than it had in months, and all the stubborn acne that plagued my face was carefully removed. What’s even better was that this effect stayed on for the days and weeks ahead, allowing me to walk around with a renewed sense of confidence as I tackled all my final exams and presentations.

For any fellow university students who are stressed out with the never-ending grind of assignments, lectures, and exams, it’s normal to experience stress-induced acne breakouts. While it used to be a struggle for me to deal with them, I learnt that it was actually much simpler to tackle these acne issues after coming to My Cozy Room. That’s why I strongly recommend booking an appointment here – not only is it a worthy investment to help you achieve much clearer and healthier skin, it also gives you a much-needed moment of self-love so you have the energy to conquer uni life. To book an appointment, drop My Cozy Room a WhatsApp message at 8666 0030. Trust me, your skin—and your grades—will thank you later.