Dos and Don’ts for acne-prone skin
"Between the countless cleansing products and home remedies out there, it can be hard to know what you should and shouldn't do to get rid of acne."
Dealing with acne can be tough! Between the countless cleansing products and home remedies out there, it can be hard to know what you should and shouldn't do to get rid of acne.
So here is a list of the dos and don'ts for living with acne and keeping it under control as best as possible:
DO’S
DO Cleanse Gently
Wash your face with a mild cleanser with lukewarm water once or twice a day—especially after you work out or have been sweating as this is when oil emerges from the skin and potentially makes the problem worse.
You need to be gentle, not scrubbing at your skin, and also for the blokes out there, be careful and ladies never go to bed in your makeup.
DO Use Sun Protection
It's essential to use sunscreen, but again putting cream on acne-riddled skin could make the problem worse, so do check with your GP about which sunscreens are less irritating.
If you are taking medication for your acne, you may also have been warned that this makes your skin even more susceptible to getting burnt.
Sadly, this means that you need to stay out of direct sunlight, but you could use a wide-brimmed hat to keep the sign off your face and neck.
DO Clean Your Cosmetic Brushes Regularly
Dirt and germs accumulate on makeup brushes. Remember to wash your cosmetic brushes routinely to remove these pore-clogging residues and germs.
Simply use lukewarm water and gentle soap to clean the bristles. If you prefer, use a commercial makeup brush cleaner once or twice a week for the best results.
DO Wash Your Sheets and Pillowcases Often
Dirty linens often lead to dirty skin. The bacteria and germs on your pillowcase and sheet may transfer to your skin, causing acne breakouts.
Be sure your bed linens are clean by washing them regularly.
DON’TS
DON’T Overdo Things
While it can be tempting to cleanse your face more than twice a day, you should take care that you are not washing or scrubbing as this can make things worse.
Also, do not squeeze spots; it is tempting, and everybody's done it occasionally, but actually, it can make things worse and cause infections and leave scars.
DON'T Stress
Excessive physical and emotional stress is not good for your health, and it may aggravate your condition.
Stress can destroy skin cells, and this may lead to oily skin which results in an acne breakout.
Stress-related hormones may also cause your skin to become inflamed.
DON'T Try a New Acne Product Every Week
In your effort to combat your acne, you may become impatient with your current medication or treatments.
However, you need to allow the treatment sometime to work.
Some acne medications and products may take up to a few months before significant results kick in.
If you keep switching your treatments and medications, your skin may become overly sensitive and irritated. Stick with your medication for several weeks.
DON'T Neglect to Clean Your Skin after Exercising
If you have been perspiring, your skin will absorb the sweat and impurities, which may lead to an acne breakout.
After a workout or any type of activity that has made you perspire, give your skin a thorough cleansing. Remember to be gentle and do not scrub.
DON'T Go to Bed without Removing Your Makeup
When you're tired after a long, hard day, you might neglect to remove your makeup before jumping into bed.
However, for acne-prone skin, this is a harmful mistake.
Makeup residue may prevent your skin from renewing itself, and impurities may lead to breakouts or worsen your condition.
Use a gentle makeup remover before bedtime.
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