subject: Dealing with Acne is Not Fun [print this page] Dealing with Acne is Not Fun Dealing with Acne is Not Fun
Acne isn't fun for anybody. Many people spend copious amounts of time fighting acne. We spend tons of money on products that are supposed to give us better and acne free skin. It is disappointing for many adults to realize that they are not able to completely outgrow acne issues. Some of us have to fight against breakouts for our entire lives. Keep reading to learn some of the things you can do to strengthen your fight against acne and breakouts.
Go easy when you wash your face! Do not scrub your face! When you wash your face too vigorously, you can leave it raw and vulnerable. Yes your face might feel extra clean right after you finish scrubbing but it won't take long for it to feel painful because the skin on your face is very easily damaged! Giving yourself scrubbing scars can be very embarrassing! It is important that you learn how to wash your face gently but firmly. This sounds harder than it actually is. Just remember: if your face is bright red after you're done washing it, that is a bad sign. Looking a little flushed is okay, but bright red is not. Go for the glow, not the stoplight effect.
Take care to use beauty products that do not contain a lot of oil. There are even some facial cleansers that have oil for their base. The whole point of cleaning your face is to get the oil off of it and out of your pores. When you are shopping check the ingredients of the beauty products and facial products that you are buying. One of the best ways to do this is to opt for powder based cosmetics instead of liquid based cosmetics. When you purchase a facial cleanser, choose one that is not lotion-y and is more liquid than solid. Take your time instead of grabbing the first thing you see!
You should keep your skin away from the sun. For people whose goal is to keep their pores free of clogs, spreading on thick sunscreen probably seems counterintuitive. Today there are plenty of oil free sunscreens available.
You don't have to worry about heavy and gross sunscreen sheen anymore. Sunscreens are now lighter and many of them can be sprayed on instead of smoothed on. Fighting against the sun is easier than ever now because your makeup and lotion probably already has SPF agents in it. Don't believe it when you hear people say that tanning prevents acne--it only increases your risk for skin cancer!
Keeping your pores clear and your skin clean does not have to be difficult. Washing your face in the morning and evening might be all you need to do. Other people need a more involved routine Some prefer to keep acne away with a healthy lifestyle. Be patient and explore your options--there is no universal acne cure. Keep with each method for a while.
No acne fighting method will work overnight--you need to give each method you try at least a few weeks to start having an effect on your skin before moving on to the next solution.
