Acne Skin Care Products – 6 Time-tested Tips To Battle Acne

September 13th, 2010 by Carrie

Acne Skin Care Products – 6 Time-tested Tips To Battle Acne

1. Things to Keep in Mind

The biggest thing to keep in mind when shopping around for acne skin care products right for you is that everyone’s skin reacts differently to various products. There are many different kinds of acne skin care products to select from with widely different ingredients and formulas. If you have acne prone skin, your skin will probably tend to me more sensitive to the various chemicals you might wind up using. You should take it simple when trying out various acne skin care products. Check for a bad reaction before you cover your entire face.

Remember, what works for others might not work for you. The only way to find out for sure if it will work for you is to try an acne skin care product and see for yourself.

2. Facial Cleansers

Probably the most often-used acne skin care products are various facial cleansers. Try and find one that is gentle to your skin, and matched to your skin type. Oily skin needs different care than dry skin, for example. It is important to use a different kind of soap for your face than your body; most body soaps tend to be too harsh for use on your face, especially if you have active acne. But whatever you select to use, stay with it. Changing to different chemicals or formulas, especially after using one specific brand of acne skin care product for a while, can cause more harm than good. And be careful of skin toners! They can dry your skin out, making you more prone to acne. If you use a toner, you should also think about using a moisturizer.

3. Moisturizers

If you are using any acne skin care products with benzoyl peroxide, you should think about using a moisturizer, since it tends to dry your skin. Most wipes and some facial cleansers contain ingredients such as salycylic acid that can also dry your skin, so you should use a moisturizer as well.

4. Razors

Regardless of whether you use a bladed razor or an electric of some type, you must be very careful to stay away from harmful your skin, especially if you have active acne. Keep the blades clean, and stay away from cutting any blemishes you might have. The bacteria that cause acne can easily infect any razor nicks. The use of shaving cream can help prevent further irritating the skin. Whichever type of razor you use, you must be careful to stay away from spreading or worsening your skin condition.

5. Healthy Inside, Healthy Out

Since acne is a bacterial infection, anything that boosts the body’s capability to fight off infection can help keep you acne free and reduce the healing time of any acne you might have already. Taking a good multivitamin rich in vitamins a and c help your immune system, while vitamins B6 and E, for example, are good for your skin. Foods with lots of sulfur such as garlic and onions can help speed the recovery time of any acne you might have.

6. Final Thoughts

With such a bewildering array of acne skin care products out there, it might save you time and effort to go see a dermatologist. They can make suggestions based on their experience and point you towards the products that are right for you. They can also give you advice on proper use of any products they might recommend.

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All of the products mentioned in this video work really well for me, but keep in mind they might not work the same for you. “YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED” =P – ProActiv 3-step system www.proactiv.com – Lush Tea tree water toner www.lush.ca – Ole Henriksen Vitamin Plus Mattifying Creme www.olehenriksen.com – Lush Grease Lightning Spot Cleanser www.lush.ca – Neutrogena All-in-One Make-up removing towelletes Buy at ANY Drugstore – Lush Love Lettuce fresh face mask Must be bought at Lush Stores =P *Forgot to mention that I also use the Lush Tea Tree toner tabs along with the Love Lettuce Mask! www.lush.ca Don’t forget to comment & suscribe, I hope you all enjoy =)
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