subject: Top Acne Skin Care Tips [print this page] It is vital to stay healthy and look after your skin to keep it looking its best, and this is even more important in the case of individuals with acne. Acne will be easier to stay in control of if you take care of your skin. Protecting it from the sun, trying to avoid makeup and keeping it clean will all help your skin.
Your face should be washed twice per day using a gentle soap or skin cleanser designed for acne. Do this gently, don't scrub and be sure to concentrate on the skin between the hairline and the neck. After this, rinse and pat the skin dry.
Astringent which is alcohol-free can be used if you have particularly oily skin. However, you need to be careful how you use it and just use it on the very oily areas, stopping use if irritation occurs.
Getting suntanned might make your skin less oily, but this doesn't normally last long and the skin will go back to its usual condition. Certain acne treatments can cause the skin to be more sensitive to the sun, making sunburn and other skin problems associated with too much sun more likely. A sunscreen is necessary to protect the skin from harm.
Preferably you should stop wearing makeup altogether, but if you feel you need to wear it you should go for noncomedogenic cosmetics. These are designed to avoid blocking the skin pores, but even noncomedogenic cosmetics may aggravate your acne. If this happens, stop using them.
Test different types of shaver and razor to see which one irritates your skin the least. If you use a razor, always use a sharp blade since blunt blades irritate and avoid shaving completely on days where your skin is particularly bad.
Do not squeeze or pick at pimples because you can end up with scars. It is also best to avoid touching your face if you can do so, as your hands carry germs and are oily.
Most people will eventually get their acne under control, whether by using medications or other solutions. Remember to always look after your skin and you will have a better chance of good results.
