Acne Prone Skin Care Regimen

Acne prone skin care regimen

 Acne prone skin is a sensitive skin that is prone to get acne very easily. For many people acne may be both embarrassing and bothersome. Proper skin care is very essential if the skin is prone to acne. Individuals who have acne prone skin need to avoid certain products. Astringents, masks, toners and exfoliators should be avoided as this will irritate the skin and will make the acne worse. Pricking, popping and squeezing acne is not advisable as this will irritate the skin and make the acne worse. Doing so will also result in scarring and prolonged healing. Greasy skin care products and hair care products are to be avoided as this will make the skin greasier. Rubbing alcohol, tanning and touching the skin very often will not do any good to the skin but in turn may irritate the skin and cause more breakouts.

Individuals with acne prone skin

 Individuals who have acne prone skin should limit themselves washing their skin twice a day. Also a gentle non abrasive cleanser that is free from alcohol should be used to wash the face and the skin. Using only fingertips for washing will not irritate the skin. It is better to avoid scrubbers because it will irritate the skin and make the acne worse.  The water that is used for bathing should be Luke warm water and not hot. Application of shampoo for greasy hair will make the acne prone skin feel better.

Lotions to apply if the skin is acne prone skin

Make up, moisturizing lotion and sunscreen lotions can be applied if the skin is prone to acne but choosing the right product require some sort of expertise. Many people will be surprised to know that make up, moisturizers and sunscreens can be used while treating acne. If the right product is chosen, it will not make the acne worse. Choose oil free products which will be labelled as ‘oil-free’, ‘noncomedogenic’, or ‘won’t clog pore’. Before application of the makeup, acne medication is applied on the face and then sunscreen or moisturizing lotion is applied. Above this, makeup can be applied.

Protect acne prone skin

It is always better to protect the acne prone skin from the harmful rays of the sun. Broad spectrum of Sunscreen lotions with sun protection factor 30 or more has to be applied on the skin to protect the skin from UV rays. Protective clothing like sunglasses, wide brimmed hat, long sleeve shirt, pants etc should be used. Get the Vitamin D supplement safely than seeking the sun. Include foods that are rich in vitamin D to protect your skin. Avoiding tanning beds and seeking shade during peak hours of sunlight is very important for acne prone skin care.

Shaving with acne prone skin

 Shaving an acne prone skin is always a challenge faced by all men. Before shaving, apply luke warm water on the face which will soften the hair. The blade used for shaving should be very sharp and experiment with safety and electric shavers to find which suits best for your skin. Shaving lightly can help prevent acne getting worse.

Proper skin care

Proper skin care is very important for keeping the skin free from acne. New breakouts are prevented and the skin looks clear if proper skin care regimen is followed. Proper skin care also reduces all the possible side effects of medications used to treat acne in acne prone skin.