Acne Care
Posted on April 2nd, 2009 | by lose_spots |
The improvement of an acne-affected skin often depends on the special care and methods used by the sufferer to be rid of the condition. If squeezing pimples and covering the lesions with make-up represent your idea of acne care then, you should know that such practices will worsen the situation, bringing even more troubles to deal with. Patience, commitment and strict hygiene rules make the foundation of good acne care that will eventually leave the skin clean, soft and smooth.
An imperative rule for acne care is to always clean the skin gently. The myth of scrubbing the face in order to eliminate the oil surplus is wrong since you’ll only aggravate the problem. The common medical recommendation here is to wash the skin with warm water and a mild cleanser with a pH similar to that of the skin. Glycerin soap or some herbal cleansing product could be ideal for the case. If acne is extended the face area alone, then, make sure to wash the skin from under the jaw to the hairline taking care to rinse very well.
Fight the bad habit of touching your skin constantly, since you thus spread the germs and increase the risk of infections. It is known that pimples will aggravate on the skin portions where pressure is put. For men, shaving could prove a problem because one can further harm the skin: usually, if you choose a good razor, shaving should not be an impediment for acne. Soften the beard to make it easier to shave and less uncomfortable for acne.
Stop believing all the false myths about acne. A relevant example here is sun exposure as an anti-acne treatment. Well, tanning makes pimples less obvious because of the skin color change, but the advantages are only temporary and on the long run, the condition will worsen under the action of the ultraviolets. Moreover, in case you administrate some form of medication for the treatment of acne, sun exposure is counter-indicated because of the higher sunburn risk.
The smart choice of cosmetics is another condition for good acne care. Eye shadows, moisturizers and foundation should be water-based and completely oil-free. Moreover, it would even be wise not to use any make up at all particularly if you follow some treatment for red and scaly tissues. Choose all such items carefully to make sure that they are adequate for the skin health condition.
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