Acne - 8 Simple Steps To Help You Get It Under Control



Posted: Thursday, May 27, 2010

by David Mitchell

Here eight simple tips to help you get started, you will need:

1. A gentle facial cleanser

2. Warm water

3. A towel

4. Topical acne medication

5. Sunscreen

6. Patience

Step 1. Wash your face with a gentle cleanser and warm water when you wake up in the morning and at night just before you go to bed. Don't use harsh scrubs on acne, it will only irritate and inflame the acne.

Step 2. Gently pat your face dry with a towel, don't rub or you can extract too much moisture from your face. be careful not to wash your face too much which can irritate your skin, if you have oily skin try blotting it with a tissue instead.

Step 3. Apply a topical acne medication, either one prescribed by tour dermatologist or an over the counter cream, lotion or gel containing benzoyl peroxide salicylic acid. Benzoyl peroxide reduces bacteria and salicylic acid helps unclog pores by correcting abnormal skin cell shedding. One might work better for you than the other.

Step 4. Protect your skin with a noncomedogenic sunscreen and avoid excess exposure to sunlight. This is always important but it is especially important when you are using topical or internal acne medication which increases your skin's photo-sensitivity.

Step 5. Use only noncomedogenic water-based cosmetics that are oil-free. There are moisturizers and make up that are formulated for acne prone skin.

Step 6. If you shave, do so carefully and sparingly. Shaving can easily irritate sensitive skin so only shave when it is necessary and only shave in one direction. Some shaving creams contain benzoyl peroxide so check the label.

Step 7. Don't squeeze, pop or pinch acne, it can cause further inflammation and even permanent scarring.

Step 8. Avoid actions that involve prolonged or repetitive contact with he affected area like holding a phone against your skin .

Please visit:

Acne Scar Removal

for more tips on the treatment of acne and acne scars as well as information on healthy Acne Diets

David Mitchell is a freelance author of articles on a variety of topics including skin care, nautical history, how to remove acne scars and laser tatoo removal.

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» left by Craig B
 1 year 341 days ago.
20 fans.
Hi Brian... you provided some great info there...not sure the title really gives any insight into getting what under control though?
» left by David Mitchell 1 year 340 days ago.
2 fans.
Hi Craig,
 
Gosh, I can't disagree. Sometimes we get it in our head that we can put something down without much effort. I read your article, it's good. I'll look at the Psalms again because of it.
» left by Craig B 1 year 340 days ago.
20 fans.
Thanks for the compliment. I noticed you changed your title..well done.
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