Almost all have experienced problems with acne. You may experience it beginning your teenage years, while some have acne on their 20s, 30s, or even later. Acne can present as blackheads, white heads, inflamed papules, pustules, cysts and nodules.
Follow these simple tips to avoid aggravating your acne to achieve clearer skin.
Cleansing your skin is important at least twice a day. Once in the morning and once again before you sleep at night. For most people, twice a day is enough frequency. However if you sweat, for example after a work out, it is also better to wash your skin as soon as possible.
It is recommended to use a mild cleanser. This prevents excessive drying of your skin. Mild cleansers usually are non-comedogenic or products that does not contain ingredients that can cause acne flare-ups.
Gently wash face using your fingertips. Avoid using scrubs, face towel, and loofah. Being overzealous in cleansing can irritate your skin resulting in worsening of your acne.
Touching your skin can cause flare-ups! Not to mention it increases your Covid-19 risk. So avoid touching your face at all costs! Moreover, picking and touching your blackheads, whiteheads and pimples increase the risk for scarring. Next time you want to pop or squeeze your pimple, avoid the urge please!
Consult your dermatologist if these simple steps do not control your acne. Your dermatologist will give you a treatment plan that is appropriate and customized to your specific skin needs.
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