Scientists have discovered that resting hands on your cheeks and chin may be dangerous to your health.

Some people fall in the habitual poses: like slouching or sitting with your chin in your hands as you talk or read, and fiddling with your hair so that your fingers brush against your cheeks all day long.

The problem is that this makes your hands filthy. Especially if there is a break in your skin or you are prone to blocked pores, you have the perfect setup for infection or acne inflammation.

The best way is to break those hand-on-face habits. If you absolutely can’t keep your hands off your face, wash them well with soap (but it is difficult to remember to do this every time you want to lean in to have a chat or read a novel, or book.

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