Fun, outdoorsy adventures don’t come without their downfalls, and perhaps some of the worst ones are getting clogged pores, or breaking out into the inevitable sweat anytime you spend more than 10 minutes under the scorching heat.
You might even find your scalp itchier or your hair greasier than usual, ruining your summer selfies and causing all-round discomfort. Figuring out a way to combat these summer skin woes goes beyond taking a cold shower—or even sadder—avoiding the outdoors entirely.
Here are our top picks of detoxifying treatments that will keep your skin and scalp feeling cool, clean, and refreshed all season long.
Scalp treatments
GC Hairdressing Exfoliating Scalp Treatment
You may have found yourself reaching for a can of dry shampoo more and more often this season in an effort to manage excessive oil in your hair and scalp. Over time, this causes product build-up, which can lead to itchiness, irritation, and even hair fall.
GC Hairdressing’s Exfoliating Scalp Treatment is designed to exfoliate your scalp and unclog blocked hair follicles, remove dandruff and excessive oil, giving your flaky scalp a fresh start.
Whether you’re looking for a remedy for an oily scalp or trying to find a means to stop the all-too-common scalp itch, you can’t go wrong with some scalp exfoliation!
Address: 52 Somme Road, #01-01, Singapore 207872
Opening hours: 9am – 8pm (Mon to Sun)
Contact: 9141 1690
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SpaJelita Specialised Scalp & Hair Detox
SpaJelita is a salon that fuses traditional Arabian customs with modern practices of aromatherapy and technologically advanced facial, body, and scalp treatments.
Bid goodbye to uncomfortable scalp buildup and improve your hair condition with their 2-in-1 scalp and hair detox treatment.
Address: 150 Changi Road, Guthrie Building, #01-02, Singapore 419973
Opening hours: 10am – 8pm (Mon to Fri) | 10am – 9pm (Sat to Sun)
Contact: 63454565 or 96274977
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Topp Care Detoxdren Scalp Treatment
For another scalp-cooling and detoxifying solution, check out Topp Care’s Detoxdren Scalp Treatment. Their Detoxdren Scalp Masque uses all-natural ingredients and is most ideal for those with oily scalps and dandruff issues.
Applied following their eco lotion therapy, the yeast is used in this thorough treatment to nourish your hair and scalp, moisturise hair shafts, protect the scalp from damaging UV rays, and stimulate collagen production.
After just one session, the oil in your scalp should feel significantly reduced, leaving you with strengthened hair follicles and smoother, healthier hair.
Address: 3 Simei Street 6, Eastpoint Mall, #03-24, Singapore 528833
Opening hours: 11am – 9pm (Mon to Fri) | 10am – 7pm (Sat to Sun and PH)
Contact: 6645 3020
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Spa Aperial Stylist Hair Cut + Deep Cleansing Purify Scalp Treatment with Bio Light Therapy
Treat yourself to a fresh new cut and scalp treatment at Spa Aperial this season. Their all-rounded package starts off with a professional haircut that is tailored to your requests, whether you’re looking to go short with a bop or get some stylish layers this summer.
While you’re at it, purify your scalp with their detoxifying scalp treatment that incorporates a mix of natural and chemical ingredients, loaded with antioxidants.
Experiencing hair loss from the hot season? Fret not. Their bio light therapy, also known as “cold laser therapy” will also be employed, encouraging hair growth in a safe, non-invasive way.
Address: Click here to view all three outlets
Opening hours: 12pm – 9pm (Tue to Fri) | 10am – 7pm (Sat to Sun)
Contact: Click here to view contact details for each outlet
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Spa Aperial Organic Scalp Detox Massage + Bio Light Anti-Hair Loss Scalp Therapy + 11 Vitamin Oxygen Hair Treatment
Give your locks the grand treatment they deserve with this award-winning Bio Light Anti-Hair Loss Scalp Therapy package. The oxygen hair treatment makes use of 11 different vitamins and organic botanical detox products to clean and exfoliate your scalp gently but effectively.
The pampering doesn’t stop there, though. You’ll also receive a relaxing Meridian acupoint detox scalp massage and a Bio Light Anti-Hair Loss Therapy to ensure that all areas of your scalp and hair are improved with the session.
Address: Click here to view all three outlets
Opening hours: 12pm – 9pm (Tue to Fri) | 10am – 7pm (Sat to Sun)
Contact: Click here to view contact details for each outlet
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Facials and body treatment
Meroskin Purifying Balance Facial + IPL Treatment
Skin that has been exposed to the sun all day deserves some special TLC, and lightening mild sun damage might be a real concern of yours despite your commitment to putting on sunscreen every day.
For another detoxifying facial treatment option, try out Meroskin’s Purifying Balance Facial, which includes their signature IPL Treatment. IPL, which stands for “Intense Pulsed Light”, is a technology that effectively treats several complexion concerns, including sun spots, freckles, irregular pigmentation, and more.
Besides these areas, the technology will also have a subtle effect on issues like large pores, rosacea, fine wrinkles, and dilated capillaries. A purifying cream mask and sunscreen will also be applied towards the end of every session, to ensure your skin is well-cleansed and protected for the rest of the day.
Address: #03-34/35 International Plaza and #01-02 201 Joo Chiat Road
Opening hours: 11am – 8pm (Mon to Fri) | 10am – 6pm (Sat)
Contact: 8691 9933 (International Plaza) or 9740 4933 (Joo Chiat)
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Ample Life Signature Oriental Gua Sha Detox Lifting Revitalizing Facial
Looking to give your congested pores a deep cleanse, decrease facial puffiness, and unearth your lost cheekbones? Check out Ample Life’s Signature Oriental Gua Sha Detox Facial.
Here, you’ll experience a pore refining treatment, detoxifying guasha therapy across your face, eye, and neck, a refreshing hydro face cooling mask application, and much more. Relax into a state of zen as your body takes in the benefits of the session’s aromatherapy and anti-stress massages.
Each visit to Ample Life also starts off with a welcome tea and a skin consultation with a professional, so you can rest assured that your skin concerns will be addressed during your session.
Address: 103 Irrawaddy Road, Royal Square @ Novena, #02-19, Singapore 238839
Opening hours: 11am – 9pm (Mon to Fri) | 10am – 7pm (Sat) | 10am – 6pm (Sun)
Contact: 6970 1155 or 6970 1157
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Glomax Aesthetics Luminous Detox Energie Care Facial
Have a special occasion or event coming up and want to arrive with smooth, glowing skin? The microdermabrasion facial by Glomax Aesthetics could be the pre-part prep you need to get that red carpet glow.
It uses a minimally abrasive instrument to gently exfoliate your skin, removing dead skin, blackheads and whiteheads, along with cleaning clogged pores to reveal a smoother and brighter complexion.
For an even deeper cleanse, they’ll prep your skin via a process known as sonic cleansing, which vibrates off the oil and impurities on your skin to facilitate better ingredient absorption.
Their tailored process also ensures that a blended cocktail vitamin will be selected and applied during your facial based on your unique skin needs, whether it’s anti-ageing, whitening, acne control, or other concerns you have.
Address: 12 Eu Tong Sen Street, SOHO 2, #06-168, Singapore 059819
Opening hours: 10am – 8:30pm (Mon to Fri) | 10am – 5pm (Sat to Sun)
Contact: 6225 5193 or 9459 0795 (WhatsApp)
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My Cozy Room Ultimate Pore Extraction Treatment
If you’ve been struggling with acne or skin congestion that has only gotten worse under the sweltering heat, the pore extraction facial by My Cozy Room may be just the solution you need.
The salon uses products from Bekind Skincare, which is a sophisticated active system that controls the skin’s normal bacterial flora, gets rid of excess shine, and prevents the overproduction of sebum.
With an emphasis on extractions, it can help clear your skin of acne and blemishes while removing pollutants without harming your skin’s natural moisture barrier.
Address: Click here to view the two outlets
Opening hours: 11am – 9pm (Mon to Fri) | 10am – 8pm (Sat to Sun, & PH)
Contact: WhatsApp 8666 0030
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Meroskin Back Detoxifying Treatment
You don’t have to live with bacne all season long. This back detoxifying treatment by Meroskin targets those pesky hard-to-reach areas on your back which often accumulate dirt and impurities over time.
The experience includes a deep exfoliation, hot steam, mild exfoliation, and even a mineral mud mask to leave your back smoother and fresher after each session. It also aims to fade the appearance of your existing acne scars, so that you can sport those weather-appropriate summer fits with a newfound confidence!
Address: #03-34/35 International Plaza and #01-02 201 Joo Chiat Road
Opening hours: 11am – 8pm (Mon to Fri) | 10am – 6pm (Sat)
Contact: 8691 9933 (International Plaza) or 9740 4933 (Joo Chiat)
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