Acne Skin Care

If you suffer from acne, there are several skin care steps you can take to alleviate the outbreaks and help prevent future outbreaks. Washing your face or outbreak areas twice a day is vitally important. The way you wash and the products you use to wash your face are also important.

Wash your face GENTLY at least twice a day and after any strenuous exercise that has caused perspiration. Do not SCRUB your face or skin. This actually can cause more harm than good and can even inflame pimples. Use a very mild soap like Neutrogena. Don't use anything that makes your skin feel overly dry. It is not necessary to use an astringent, yet if you do, only use it where your skin is very oily. If you visit a dermatologist, he or she should be able to recommend the best soap for your particular acne symptoms.

Don't excessively handle your skin. Your hands have bacteria on them and can cause the acne to get even worse. In other words, DO NOT pick at your pimples. I know that's very hard not to do, yet it is very good advice. Only a doctor, with special instruments can effectively “pick” at pimples in a way that will not cause more inflammation and excessive scarring.

Use a special sunscreen that is at least spf15 and is non-comedogenic, non-oily, which means it does not clog pores. A good sunscreen for acne sufferers is Neutrogena SPF 45 Sunblock with Parsol 1789. You should always try to avoid tanning and sunburn because both could cause any acne scars to become even more noticeable.

Shaving with acne can be tricky. It may be wise to invest in a good electric razor. Alternatively, if you use a safety razor, make sure to use a good shaving cream that softens the hair follicles and skin. Try not to nick the acne pimples.

If you choose to use base makeup, try to find a base that is oil free (and again) non-comedogenic. There are acne cover-ups that are available that also have acne medication. My favorite is Clinique's acne cover-up. It can cover up even the worst outbreaks.

Taking these few extra steps in acne skin care can make a world of difference in your flare-ups.

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