How to Take Care of Your Acne-Prone Skin
Acne is a skin condition that usually affects teenagers, but older people can likewise be afflicted with it. Acne is caused by many factors, including bacterial infection (P. acnes), genetic, increase sebum/oil production, dirt/grime, hormones, stress, diet and other lifestyle factors.
Good daily skin care is so important for acne-prone skin. A good acne skin care regimen helps remove excess oil, keeps pores clear, and hastens the healing of future breakouts. Fortunately, your daily acne skin care routine doesn’t have to take a lot of time. The following regimen can help your acne-prone skin.
Cleanse twice daily with a mild cleanser. Using only your fingertips (no washcloths or scrubbing pads, please) thoroughly cleanse the face, including your jaw line, neck, and in front of and behind the ears. Use a gentle foaming cleanser, such as Dove or Neutrogena cleanser or, if you have inflamed breakouts, choose a cleanser with benzoyl peroxide. Wash twice at every cleansing: Cleanse, rinse well, and repeat.
Use a toner or astringent. Apply toner using a cotton ball or pad and gently smooth over the face and neck to remove any leftover makeup or cleanser residue, and excess oil. Choose an alcohol-free toner if your skin gets overly dry. Alcohol can be drying and irritating for some people, especially to skin that is already irritated by breakout activity.
Apply any acne medications or creams, if needed. After your toner has dried completely, smooth on your treatment creams as directed. This could be a medication prescribed by your doctor, or an over-the-counter neutrogena gel or cream. Common acne medications are topical benzoyl peroxide (e.g. Pro-activ), tretinoin (e.g. Retin-A) and salicylic acid (e.g. Glytone). Allow the medication to dry completely before proceeding to the next step.
Apply the neutrogena oil-free moisturizer. This is optional. Observe your skin if its too dry or peeling, then you may need a moisturizer. But choose an oil-free and non-comedogenic moisturizer such as Neutrogena Oil-Free Moisturizer, since ordinary ones mayincrease the oiliness of your skin, which may further exacerbate your acne.
Tips: 1. If toners or astringents seem to over-dry your skin, don't use them. You aren't going to harm your skin by not using a toner. 2. Always let the skin dry thoroughly before moving on to the next step.
What You Need:
A gentle cleanser Toner or astringent Cotton balls or cotton pads ' Topical acne medicationsOil-free, non-comedogenic moisturizer
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