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Acne Skin Care Basics
First, it is important to
understand the cause of acne before knowing what acne skin care
measures to use. Acne is neither a direct resul of dirt or uncleanness.
However, your acne problems worsen when dirt mixes with sebum and other
skin debris to create a mixture which may settle in the pus of the
pustules
Medically speaking, acne
is caused by many internal body factors such as a weak immune and
digestive system, impaired internal detoxification system, and stress.
Outside influences like weather elements, pollutants, humidity and the
bacteria thriving on the human skin contribute to aggravate your acne.
Ultimately, all these factors may not have effectively produced acne if
it were not for the "P acnes", which digest excess sebum. The effect
results in inflammation, swelling and pain.
It
is not easy to pin point the cause of acne on your own. It is best to
solicit the help of a dermatologist to help you determine the cause of
your acne and to recommend an appropriate acne treatment.
Notwithstanding, there are a couple of tips on proper acne skin care
that you should be aware of.
The first step to good acne skin care
is to minimize the sebum production to a level to sustain normal skin.
However, in most cases, to treat acne, more needs to be done.
If skin oiliness persist, it is
best to keep the pores open. The principle behind this acne care is to
release the clogs in the pores and wash them out. The only way to
achieve this is to wash the face with extremely hot water. Repeat this
procedure to help repel skin bacteria.
It is also recommended that
you do not zealously wash your face with harsh scrubs or cleansers. By
doing this, you may only aggravate the severity of your acne. Actually,
washing your face gently two times a day is enough.
In terms of acne skin care
products, choose the ones that work best best for you. Select the acne
care product that gently clears away the oil and dirt without leaving
your skin dry and irritated. In fact, ,mild acne care works best for
all skin types. This will require some trials and consequently, some
errors.
It
is best to trust your dermatologist recommendation first. If his
recommended product does not work, then shift to other acne skin care
products. This way, you are experimenting with acne care products that
may suit you best. It is important to note that during your first
applications, use small amounts on a small area so that any damage is
at best limited.
Also, avoid alcohol-based
cleansers as these may only dry out your skin. Dry skin is more
vulnerable to serious acne outbreaks. On the other hand, minimize the
use of oil-based products as these in themselves may add up to the
pre-existing oil content of the skin. At any rate, an acne patient must
avoid applying cosmetics, however oil-free they may appear to be.
Proper acne skin care methods
can go a long way to help you in your acne problems. Good diet and
lifestyle habits are other measures that you can also adopt for better
glowing skin. Good luck!
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