18 TIPS FOR ACNE PRONE SKIN
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Eat a balanced diet and stay hydrated.
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If you smoke, stop. Nicotine increases sebum retention and increased scale within the follicles, forming comedones (blackheads and whiteheads).
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Prior to applying any type of treatment or even washing your face, wash your hands with warm water and soap to minimize the spread of bacteria from your hands to other areas of the body.
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Use lukewarm water to wash your face or any other acne-prone areas. Hot water is overly drying. The intense heat of a hot shower or bath actually breaks down the lipid barriers of the skin that in turn increases moisture loss.
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Do not touch and pick at your skin and acne pimples. This may lead to inflammation and potentially scarring.
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Be gentle on your skin. Do not scrub as it may lead to small tears in your skin potentially leading to an infection and inflammation.
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Do not over cleanse your skin. Over exfoliation and cleansing causes the pores to ramp up oil production to compensate for the dried out skin.
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Gently exfoliate your skin on a regular basis to help unplug pores and avoid oil and dead skin cells to accumulate in your pores. Exfoliate to reveal new, healthier, radiant, and more even-toned complexion. Exfoliating two or three times a week helps to remove dead skin cells that leave skin looking dull and dry. Spend 1-2 minutes massaging your exfoliator in upward circular motions to clean deep into the pores, focusing especially on areas of any congestion (commonly nose, medial cheeks, chin).
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Avoid harsh ingredients like alcohol.
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Protect your skin from sun and harsh weather elements like the cold and wind. Wear sunscreen daily, even in the winter and on cloudy days. It is imperative to wear sunscreen when treating acne especially when using treatments containing salicylic acid, benzoil peroxide and retinoids. These medications may make your skin extra sensitive to the sun. Be vigilant about sun protection to ensure that your skin stays healthy and looks youthful. Ultra Violet (UV) radiation damages the skin, causes premature aging and skin cancer.
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Don’t just “spot treat” your face. Be consistent and use acne medication on the entire face, not just on areas with a blemish, as it takes some time for acne to surface.
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Avoid wearing heavy pore clogging makeup. Fresh, natural-looking, dewy skin, is more on-trend. Go through your products and throw away anything that you no longer use, products that changed their smell or consistency, dirty or damaged makeup brushes and any products that might be expired.
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Wash your face every morning and never go to bed with your makeup on. When treating acne, it is crucial to wash your face twice daily and after exercise. Don’t let perspiration dry on your skin.
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Facials done by a professional are OK.
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Abrasive skin treatments can aggravate both comedones and inflammatory lesions.
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With the correct regiment, acne may be effectively treated, although response may sometimes be slow.
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Consult with your dermatologist who will design the most appropriate skincare routine to treat your acne.
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Once your skin clears up, if you stop caring for your skin, chances are that future breakouts will surface. Be consistent and continue the appropriate skin care routine.