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Acne skin care regimen made easyLiving with breakouts can be so frustrating if you do not have a good acne skin care regimen. I‘ve been there – as a matter of fact, I’m still there. I used to comb my hair to the front so that I could hide the acne on my forehead. I used a lot of foundation makeup to get the extra coverage I needed to hide the scars. Fortunately, everything turned around and I’ve been in a good place ever since. Where there is a will, there is a way . . . you no longer have to suffer the way I did. Click here to learn about the different causes of acne! Products to have on hand
◈Moisturizer – Use a moisturizer that is oil-free and says “noncomedogenic” (won’t clog pores). An oil-free or water-based light moisturizer that contains SPF 15 or greater is ideal to use. ◈Exfoliant – This product does not help clear acne. In fact, it can aggravate the skin and make acne worse. It also may make it more difficult to tolerate prescription acne medications, so it is best not to use it when treating acne. ◈Toner/Astringent – I only recommend a toner if it’s specifically for acne skin care, and contains 2% salicylic acid, which is known to reduce breakouts. Otherwise, don’t use it. It can aggravate the skin and make acne worse. It also may make it more difficult to tolerate prescription acne medications, so it is best not to use it when treating acne. ◈Treatment – None recommended Tips for dealing with acne skin care◈When you wash your face, use your fingertips because a towel can irritate the skin◈Don’t scrub the skin because this will cause irritation ◈Use lukewarm water (not hot water) when cleansing ◈Shampoo regularly if you have oily hair ◈If you use oily hair care products, I recommend shampooing everyday because the oils from your hair will come in contact with your forehead/face and cause breakouts ◈Wash your pillowcase every week ◈Keep your hands off of your face ◈Wash your face before/after working out ◈Don’t pick, pop or squeeze pimples because this causes scarring ◈If you’re already using prescribed medications, follow the directions provided by your doctor This information is excellent if you are experiencing mild/moderate acne breakouts. If your acne is problematic I highly recommend seeing a dermatologist. Some acne breakouts are caused by vitamin/hormone deficiencies, and only a doctor can determine if that is the case. Click here to find out which vitamins are used to treat acne! One extra tidbit of advice: go for the dermatologist with a background in internal medicine. He/She is more likely to uncover if the cause is internal or not. Your doctor will also help you find a good acne skin care regimen depending on the prescribed medication you're using. I will tell you, the products I currently use are all fragrance-free, water-based and noncomedogenic (won’t clog pores). Plus, you can easily find them at the local supermart or drugstore. It’s not easy, but it’s worth it. Believe me, I've been with a dermatologist for several years, and I love him! Because I’ve been on prescribed medications for a while, I only see my doctor once a year for checkups and refills, which is excellent. I continue to receive compliments on my flawless skin so I know I’m doing the right thing! Return from Acne skin care page to Ethnic skin care home page
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