Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Acne Do's and Don'ts

Acne affects people of all ages and skin types and can occur on the face, neck, chest, shoulders and upper back. Though acne is not curable, it is highly manageable and controllable. There's no better time than today to start managing breakouts and blemishes.

Acne Do's

DO develop a daily skincare regimen with products that include:

a) Exfoliants and pore cleansers (Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Retinol) to deep clean and slough off pore-clogging dead skin cells,

b)Anti-inflammatories (Licorice Extract, Allantoin) to diminish irritation and redness,

c) Vitamin C to help diminish post-acne marks

DO use a full spectrum UVA/UVB sunscreen to prevent hyperpigmentation and to preserve skin elasticity.


DO use dietary supplements for internal skincare. Supplements offer protection from the inside and can help minimize breakouts.

DO frequently change pillowcases and towels.

DO replace makeup sponges and sterilize makeup brushes to help prevent bacteria from flourishing.

DO seek professional help—regular facials by a qualified beauty therapist help keep pores clean.

Acne Don'ts

DON’T stray from your skincare routine. Daily use of Murad’s high-performance solutions will help reduce the symptoms of acne. But even when the symptoms are diminished, you must keep using the products to prevent future occurrences. Consistency is essential to managing and controlling acne.

DON’T use greasy cosmetics. Oily makeup can cause clogged pores.

DON’T pick. No matter how tempting, squeezing blemishes can prolong infection and can also cause permanent scarring.

DON’T use drying products. Harsh astringents and cleansers can actually worsen acne. Dehydrated, acne-prone skin ‘compensates’ by producing even
more oil.

DON’T scrub too hard. Treating acne-inflamed skin too roughly or with scalding hot water may help spread infection.

DON’T ignore it. The little time it takes to care for your skin each day can make all the difference in the way you look and feel.

source: http://acnecomplex.co.nz/content/acne-dos-and-donts

5 comments:

TYO November 26, 2008 at 2:15 AM  

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Tripzibit November 27, 2008 at 1:52 AM  

I'm having trouble with this acne-things. This info really helpful. Thanx

jamesmalibiran December 3, 2008 at 1:02 AM  

mu.gwapo na ka ana morats.. ^^

sorry pero only Belo touches my skin... who touches yours morats??! hihi...



dghan jd ko natun.an diri... thx.. ^^

Anonymous,  January 25, 2009 at 10:37 PM  

It's amazing how many myths there are about acne that are still being perpetuated. This is some good info help quell the more damaging rumors some might believe are true.

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