Skin Care For Those Suffering From Acne Problems

Acne is a very common skin problem. It is the most common amongst adolescents. Acne can also appear for the first time in the mid-twenties. In many people it has been found to persist into their 40s and 50s. Acne if not handled properly can lead to scarring of your skin and not to mention loss of self confidence. Acne is a problem but not one that cannot be handled with proper skin care routine.

Use Mild Cleanser
Skin cleaning is a very important part of acne skin care. Many people make the mistake of using very strong detergent soaps to clean their acne prone skins. This only results in aggravating the problem. People with acne skins are advised to use mild skin cleansers. If you are prone to acne, you should wash your face at least twice a day. Remember to wash your face after exercise. If you have an oily head, you should shampoo it every day.

If you are using astringent on your acne skin, you should stop. First of all astringents should only be used on oily skin. If you have an oily skin, you should take care to use it only on the oily spots.

Do Not Pick Or Squeeze Your Blemishes
If you have acne, every dermatologist will you advise to not touch them frequently and to avoid squeezing them. Frequently touching your acne will help spread the infection. Squeezing, picking, or pinching of your blemishes is a big NO, because it leads to scarring. If you are really serious about your acne skin care, this is one advice that you should follow completely.

Take Precaution While Shaving
Men with acne problem should take care while shaving. You can try both electric and safety razors to see which one you are comfortable with. If you are going to be using a safety razor, you should make sure that you are using a sharp blade. Soften the beard thoroughly before applying the shaving cream and then shave lightly.

If you are following an acne skin care treatment, you should avoid sunburn and tanning. Many of the acne skin care medications make a person prone to sunburn. Initially the sunburn will make the blemishes less visible, but this is only temporary. Excessive sunburn can also cause skin cancer and premature skin aging.

Those with acne problem should choose cosmetics very carefully. Those following acne skin care routine should only use oil free cosmetics. Blush, eye shadow, moisturizer, etc. should all be oil free. Use hair products that are labeled as noncomedogenic. Noncomedogenic products do not cause the formation of closed pores.

Before you start you acne skin care routine it is better to consult a dermatologist. With his/her help you will be able to make an informed decision. Finally, the success of your acne skin care routine depends on how closely you follow your doctors advice.

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