 How to treat your acnes | |
Acne. We are all faced with this
problem at some point in our lives.
For some, this problem is worse than
others but the simple do's and don'ts
of acne care are the same for
virtually everyone.
Acne forms under the skin, which means
washing away surface oils does not do
much to prevent or cure it.
Gentle washing is important, but too
much washing can irritate the
whiteheads and blackheads, causing
them to be more infected, which can
cause even more pimples.
Let's take a look at the most
important do's and don'ts of acne
care and treatment.
Acne Don'ts...
Never go to bed without washing your
face.
Your skin will heal itself most while
you are sleeping. If you have leftover
makeup and dirt from that day on your
face, you could wake up with some
nasty acne.
Do not use soap on your face as this
can irritate your skin. Use a gentle
high-quality facial cleanser.
Never sleep with your face directly on
the pillow. The oils and dirt from
your hair get on the pillow and then
resting your face on the pillow may
make you breakout the next morning.
Do not pick the pimples on your face
or try to squeeze them. This usually
causes you to push the pimple into
your skin, making healing time even
slower.
Applying make-up over blemishes will
usually make the condition worse. The
pores become clogged more than they
already are and the ingredients in
make-up can cause irritation leading
to even MORE blemishes.
Acne Do's...
Definitely use a benzyl peroxide or
salicylic acid cleanser to fight
pimples.
A very good product for washing your
face is Proactiv Solution. Give it
time and you'll see the results.
Exfoliate!
This process removes the layer of dead
skin cells and it is also important
for healthy skin.
After washing your face with a mild
cleanser, exfoliate with a facial
scrub one to two times a week.
To avoid further clogging of your
pores, all cosmetics, lotions and
sunscreens should be oil-free.
To avoid dry skin, use an oil-free
lotion such as Complex 15.
To avoid sunburn use oil-free products
such as Neutrogena or Coppertone
Oil-free Sunscreen.
And remember to beware of hair
products and gels, as they tend to be
very oily.
Look for product labels that read
"Non-comedogenic", which means that
they won't clog your pores.
Acne Tips...
Here are some great tips and home
remedies on getting rid of acne you
might already have:
Cleanse the skin with a benzyl
peroxide or salicylic acid cleanser,
apply an alpha hydroxy, and then use
a toner. Then, use an acne fighting
medication on the skin along with a
moisturizer.
To dry out a pimple overnight, try
using toothpaste (not gel) directly
on the zit.
This can help dry it out overnight.
A great face mask is to use the white
part of an egg and apply it to your
face for about 15 minutes.
The vitamin A in the egg white is also
good for your skin.
The egg white is also a great
overnight remedy, but just use a Q-tip
to dab on the egg-white directly to
the pimple.
To rid redness from an inflamed zit,
use visine eyedrops and apply to the
red spots.
Another way to get rid of redness: try
hydrocortisone cream or pop two Advil.
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