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Choose Skin Care Products Wisely
Written by: Jillian Mitchell
If you know your exact skin type, you'll be better able to choose the products with healing properties, instead of those with ingredients that will aggravate existing acne. Ingredients such as benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid are both commonly used in acne skin care products as they both help stimulate the skin's natural regenerative qualities. Ask your doctor or dermatologist what concentration they recommend for your specific skin.
To keep pores unclogged, choose a toner with 3% hydrogen peroxide if your skin is on the oily side, or try witch hazel, which is said to be helpful for either normal or extra dry skin. Remember to steer clear of rubbing alcohol, which will actually dry out the skin and irritate acne.
Protect Your Skin From Sun Damage
Protecting your skin from harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays is imperative for everyone, and especially for those dealing with acne. A common myth is that a good, reddish sunburn is helpful for facial acne as it causes the skin to peel, followed by newer layer of skin. While this part is true, a sunburn also increases the aging process, depletes the skin of moisture, and also raises one's risk of developing cancer.
The sun does provide much needed vitamin D, however, a few minutes are all that's really needed, while protecting the face with an effective sunscreen, along with eating foods such as fruits or vitamin D-enriched dairy products.
Hydrate Skin, Both Inside and Out
Be sure to drink 8 glasses of water each and every day to keep your skin looking its best, and also for helping the other organs and systems of the body to function properly. Many people with acne are afraid to use moisturizer on their skin, which actually does more harm than good. The key is to choosing the right type of moisturizer for your specific skin type, and also one that's specially formulated for acne prone skin. Look for words such as non-comedogenic and oil-free, as well as products with antibacterial ingredients to help keep acne under control.
Treat Your Skin Gently
Scrubbing the skin, even without acne, will damage the delicate layers beneath the visible surface. Also, rubbing or cleaning with too much pressure may also exacerbate acne and lead to permanent scarring. Use a pouf or soft washcloth intended for acne or sensitive skin while using the right type of cleaning products for your skin type.
Minimize Stress and Tension
Dermatological studies have shown that stressors do have an adverse effect on the quality and appearance of one's skin, especially where acne is concerned. Exacerbating outbreaks of acne and causing the skin to appear aged are two of the consequences of stress, tension, and high levels of anxiety.
Remember that whatever regimen you follow, or what products you may choose to use, effective acne skin care involves consistency and patience for the best results. Most people make the mistake of not allowing a product or medication to work completely, getting discouraged before enough time has passed for a noticeable difference to be seen. Repeated use is almost always necessary for the ingredients to have a positive effect on acne and its causes.
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