subject: Fighting Acne For All Types And Colors Of Skin [print this page] Not everyone is the same! Anyone can get a blemish or two, but if you're acne persists despite your use of regular skin care products, you may want to try something more specific to your skin type or ethnicity. There are unique challenges and products depending on these two factors. We'll address ethnic concerns first.
Caucasians. Unfortunately, this is the group of people who are most likely to have skin problems. As an added negative, light skin is of course the type that will show blemishes the most. The redness of acne inflammation shows up very well against a white complexion.
What you want to do is make sure that your skin care products are not overly abrasive. You don't want anything that's going to irritate your skin and bring that redness out any further. You also may want to avoid wearing the color red as that will only accentuate the redness of your acne. Try using cover-up to soften those inflamed areas.
African-Americans. This group generally has more sensitive skin than others and so if you're in this group, you have to be careful to find products that won't further irritate your skin. Acne often shows up as lighter or darker patches of skin.
This group should try using gentle, mild acne facial creams that dry out the excess oils that your body is producing. This will help even out any pigmentation patching issues. Daily cleansing with a gentle soap will ultimately be of the most benefit.
Asians. This group of people generally struggle to combat oily skin. Acne shows up as darker patches of skin.
Use oil-reducing cleansers and acne facial creams, but be sure to also moisturize after each wash and cream application. You don't want to dry your skin out too much. You simply want to reduce your own oil levels and replace your moisturizing needs with a non-oily lotion. This well help keep your pores free of any blockages causes by excess oil.
Hispanics. If you are in this group, your challenge is enlarged pores, which can allow dirt, dead skin cells, and bacteria to become trapped and infected in your pores. You will also notice that acne often shows up as lighter or darker skin shade areas.
Try using mild cleansers and acne-fighting facial creams to reduce any excess oil that your pores are producing. This will prevent material from being able to lodge in your pores. Also consider using a skin toning product to tighten your pores. Using a non-oily moisturizer is also critical to avoid over-drying your skin. Basically, we're trying to draw out your natural oils and replace your face's moisture with a non-oil-based alternative.
