All acne sufferers should implement a skin-care routine
alongside their acne treatment. The products you choose must be
carefully selected to complement your treatment, particularly
given that they can have a profound effect on the overall state
of your acne. So many of today's acne products have harsh
chemicals, which when combined with scrubbing or harsh toners,
could make your acne worse.
Try and keep your skin-care routine as simple as possible. This
is particularly important if you are already on prescription
creams from your doctor, because of the likelihood that they
will make your skin red and flaky. Here are some simple
skin-care tips you should follow, in order to maximize your
chance of tackling your acne:
1. Look for oil free products which will not further block pores
in your skin.
2. If your skin is dry and flaky from applying acne creams, try
and find an oil free moisturizer, and apply it as frequently as
your skin needs it. Because these moisturizers do not contain
oils, they do not lock in the moisture as much as their oil
containing counterparts.
3. If you're using a soap free cleanser, ensure that it is
'balanced' at around pH 5.5. Try and select one that you apply,
foam up and wash off. This type of cleanser will not strip your
skin of the natural oils that are present, and required for a
healthy complexion.
4. When you wash your face do it with warm water, never hot
water. Always finish up by gently patting your face dry, as
opposed to scrubbing/rubbing it dry.
5. Exfoliate your skin at least once a week. This will help
remove dead skin cells which can sometimes block pores on acne
prone skin.
6. Avoid the use of toners. They are often alcohol based, and
therefore dry out your skin much more than necessary. This will
result in your skin feeling tight, and sometimes tingly.
If you follow these simple guidelines, you are unlikely to go
far wrong, and will be well underway to a healthy, acne free
complexion.
About the author:
Peter Vine is a successful online publisher of
Acne-Treatment-Expert
.com He provides practical advice and the latest information
on all aspects of
adult
acne treatments, which you can readily research on his
website.
