The Top 10 Acne Fighting Tips You Should Follow This Year
According to acne expert, Dr. Schweiger, here are the top 10 acne fighting tips you should follow this year:
- Cleanse before bed - even if you only have time to use a cleansing wipe, it is important to remove oil and grime from the day before going to sleep.
- Change your pillowcase - hair products and oil from past nights' sleep can accumulate on your pillowcase and clog up your pores.
- Don't touch your skin - dirt and oil from your hands can transfer onto your face.
- Pay attention to hair care - if you start to break out after using a new hair product, consider switching it to something else. Hair products can clog the pores on your skin and cause acne.
- Visit a dermatologist - if you're experiencing acne, do not wait to visit a dermatologist until it gets serious. Even mild acne can be quickly treated with prescription medications.
- Manage your stress - increased stress causes hormones to be released into your system, which can lead to the development of acne.
- No bathroom surgery - popping pimples in front of your bathroom mirror leads to increased inflammation on the skin, which can keep the pimple around longer and may result in more acne scars.
- Wear sunscreen - even people with oily skin need to wear a sunscreen during the daytime. Acne medications and treatments can make your skin sun sensitive. It is important to protect it against damage from the sun. Choose a sunscreen with broad spectrum protection, that is labeled non-comedogenic or non-acnegenic.
- Clean your cell phone - Oil from your skin deposits on your cell phone all day long; it is important to keep this oil from returning to your skin to clog your pores.
- Consider a cleansing brush - Cleansing brushes, such as the Clarisonic, remove 6 times more dirt from the skin than traditional cleansing methods. Keep your pores clean and improve the texture of your skin with daily use of a cleansing brush.
