Let’s face it, acne is the pit. Waking up with new pimples is a horrible way to start the day. Worse still, if they show up when you’re getting ready for a hot date. Or getting ready to take school photos. The problem is that there is often no way to avoid the dreaded pimples. At least, that’s what most people think.
But there are things that can be done to help with skin care and prevent breakouts. Sure, it’s going to take some time management and a degree of commitment… but it’s worth keeping the pizza face at bay! Here are some tips to help keep your skin acne-free:
— After a long and busy day, take some time to rest for a few minutes. Half an hour or so of relaxation is fine. You need to let your body de-stress before beginning your acne skin care routine. As silly as it sounds, mental health care is an important aspect of the treatment process. Don’t neglect it.
— After your brief “down time,” wash your face thoroughly. Be sure to wash away any bits of dirt on the surface of your skin with lukewarm water. Your face needs to be squeaky clean because the pores will open up in the presence of water and you don’t want foreign particles to seep through. Warm water is much better to relax the pores, so it is preferred to use cold water to wash your face.
Apply soap to your face. The soap must be hypoallergenic, that is, free of allergies. Wash well, then let your face rest for five minutes or so until the pores have relaxed and opened.
— Apply a rejuvenating cream. There are a variety of brands available in the market. Just make sure the brand you use is not an antioxidant. You want to get rid of any possible oil buildup, but you want to retain moisture in your face. You don’t want it to dry out. The goal is to retain a healthy amount of moisture.
— Rinse well afterwards and relax once more. You have completed today’s acne skin care process.
This is an easy routine that needs to be repeated on a regular basis. But don’t overlook its simplicity. Keeping up with this cleansing regimen will help prevent future blemishes and breakouts. It’s guaranteed? No. But it is an easy and inexpensive alternative to commercial acne ointments.