Proper Skin Care To Get Acne-Free Skin
by Peter Lee
Proper Skin Care for Acne and Oily Skin Maintaining a proper skin care routine is vital to keeping your skin clear, free of impurities and oil, and moisturized so it remains healthy, clean, and radiant. Your basic skin care regimen should include cleansing of the skin, applying an alcohol-free toner, and finish with a moisturizer + sunscreen.
Face washing is often the core of beautiful face. You should clean your skin with a gentle cleanser at least twice a day to remove your skin from oil, dead skin cells, dry skin - substances that can clog the pores. It is imperative for the pores of your skin to remain bacteria free. The presence of bacteria is something which contributes substantially to the growth of pimples. If you have overall cleanliness of the skin, you can lessen the chance of pimples. Before you apply all those cosmetics or medications for your acne, experts always tell you to wash your face. And since we always want to put our best face forward, here are several tips that we compiled on proper skin care and how to properly wash your face.
1.Remove every trace of make-up/cosmetic on your face. Use cotton ball and moisturizing cream to avoid damaging your skin.
2.Use lukewarm water. Avoid using too hot and too cold water that can dry out your skin. This will also open the pores for deeper cleansing.
3.Avoid strong or harsh soaps/ cleansers. Strong soaps can dry your skin and strip off natural lipids. Choose soap that are mild if you prefer soap, or you can always choose cleansers that are soap- free, non- comedogenic (won't clog pores), and mild like Cetaphil, Burt Bee's or Neutrogena. Even better, you should use natural skin care products such as Dermalise since they are more gentle to your skin.
4.If you have acne-prone skin, look for cleansing products that contain salicylic acid. Salicylic Acid is a naturally occurring organic acid and a gentle, effective exfoliator. It is very effective for acne and oily skin and helps to unclog pores by removing dead skin cells, loosen and remove blackheads and whiteheads, and prevent future outbreaks. Products should contain 1-2% concentration of salicylic acid in order for it to be effective. For sensitive skin types, a 1% concentration would be suitable and for stubborn acne, 2% concentration is recommended.
Note that Salicylic Acid also makes skin sensitive to the sun. Sunscreen should therefore be used while applying Salicylic Acid. Sunscreen also guard your skin from harmful rays of the sun and helps slow down aging of the skin.5.Massage face by gently rotating upwards your middle ring and pinky fingers. Remember that hard rubbing will actually do more harm than good.
6.Rinse face well to remove all residue of soap or cleanser. Residues left behind can actually clog your pores. Facial cleansers can leave an invisible residue behind which can clog your pores. Rinse three times, then rinse again.
7.Pat dry with soft, non- abrasive towel. Never ever rub your face.
8.Use an alcohol- free toner on your face. Toning your skin restores skin pH back to it's normal range and it closes the pores to your skin to prevent dust and ther air borne particles from settling in your pores. Again, products with natural and organic ingredients are recommended. It should make your face feel smooth and refreshed. Astringents and toners with glycolic or alpha hydroxy acids work the best for toning the face. These acids actually can reduce the pore size, and help avoid ingrown hairs. They are aggressive and have quick results. Remember to look for a product that is not photosensitive (sensitive to light).
9.Finish off with moisturizer to replenish the natural oils that has been lost. Moisturizing is a necessity. Again, the product that uses natural ingredients (i.e. Dermalise) and with the least amount of chemical additives is the best. Always use a light moisturizer on your face after cleansing. For an intensive moisture treatment use pure vitamin E, or aloe vera oil. It is available in liquid form, or just break open a capsule and apply the oil directly to the skin.
10.Use a sunscreen throughout the day (min SPF15) to protect your skin from harmful UV rays. Long term exposure to UV radiation may result in harmful effects such as sunburn, skin cancer, and acceleration of skin aging process.
11.If you have oily hair, you should wash and shampoo your hair daily to prevent the oil from touching and clogging the pores on your forehead.
12.Also, it is also important to not to touch your skin with your fingers. Our hands and fingers normally carry a multitude of various germs. When these germs make contact with the pimples, it can make the pimples worse.
Those are 12 simple and essential proper skin care steps that would help you keep your face clean, clear and beautiful. If you still have persistent acne problem, we recommend you to try the ClearPores acne cure system, which fights acne bacteria from both inside the body and outside the body. Using ClearPores is guaranteed to stop and prevent acne from occurring again!