Zap Blemishes
Though long considered the bane of teenagers, blemishes don’t always disappear when you get older. Adults can have blemishes too. Whatever your age, it’s wise to be careful what you put on your skin since it will be absorbed into your body.
Keep A Gentle Touch When Washing.
If you’re prone to blemishes, scrubbing your face isn’t going to get rid of them. If you rub your skin too roughly, it’s more likely to stir up more blemishes and aggravate ones you already have. It’s quite important you gently clean your face.
When you wash your face gently, you’ll avoid irritation that will make acne worse. For best results, don’t even use a washcloth. Just splash some water on your face, then lather up your hands with the mild cleansing wash or mild soap.
Once you’ve washed your face, use a clean washcloth to gently pat the water off the skin until it’s dry.
Control Acne With Benzoyl Peroxide.
Once you’re sure your skin is completely dry, then use an over-the-counter medication with benzoyl peroxide. This active ingredient is the best non-prescription medication you can use to control blemishes. Peroxide has been used to cleanse skin a long time, and benzoyl peroxide is also a mild drying agent.
Use 2.5% benzoyl peroxide as it has been shown to be just as effective as 5% or 10%, and is much less irritating. It’s counter productive to irritate your skin and make acne worse instead of better.
It’s very important to start with a SMALL amount of medication. Considering this medication is a drying agent and can cause redness and itchiness, so don’t slather on a bunch right from the beginning. In the beginning, use just enough medication to very lightly cover your skin the first time, then gradually increase the amount you’re using. By the time a couple of weeks have passed, you should be giving your skin a good coating of medication.
Watch out you stay away from the tender skin under your eyes. For one thing, the skin there isn’t prone to break-outs anyway. Also, It is thinner and more easier irritated that the rest of the skin on your face.
Use Moisturizer.
Considering benzoyl peroxide dries out your skin, it’s important to apply moisturizer. Allow the medicine to soak in and wait for your skin to completely dry, then lightly apply moisturizer to your face. Give the moisturizer time to dry, and if you skin still appears dry or flaky, add some more.
It’s vital to apply the moisturizer even when first beginning to use benzoyl peroxide. This is to keep your skin from drying out too much.
Do You Need To Watch Your Diet?
It’s an on and off thing with the scientific community as to whether diet has any effect on acne. Too much iodine is known to aggravate blemishes, so don’t go overboard with the salt shaker if you’re using iodized salt, or eat too many iodine rich foods like clams, crabs or other shellfish.
If you notice that your skin tends to break out more after eating certain foods, however, ditch the scientific theory of the moment, and avoid those foods. Scientists don’t always have the definitive answer since body chemistry and the effects of foods and other substances on our skin is so complex. (How many drugs have been okayed as safe, only to discover later they have bad side effects?)
When You Need Help Fast.
When you have a blemish and need help quick, try one of the following:
- If you run out of benzoyl peroxide and have a blemish, try using a little calamine lotion. This absorbs the excess oil, getting rid of the blemish.
- After washing your face, use an ice cube for 60 seconds on any blemishes. It helps reduce the inflammation and make them less noticeable.
- No squeezing! The first blemish may seem to heal more quickly, but will irritate the surrounding skin and may cause more blemishes.
- Be careful what kind of make-up you use. An oil based make-up is especially bad for acne prone skin. If you want to wear make-up, use the fragrance-free types that are meant for people with sensitive skin.
The Result Is Better Skin.
Acne is a problem nobody wants, but a good Skin Care Regimen can usually help or totally eradicate it.
Clear skin is the clear goal.
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