Author: MJT
How to Treat Acne Prone Skin
If you have acne prone skin, then there are certain skin
regimes and skin care treatments that you are going to have to follow in order
to best prevent further problems with acne in the future.
Characteristics of Acne Prone Skin
Acne prone skin is characterized by pimples, whiteheads,
blackheads, redness and inflammation, and is not curable although there are
certainly various forms of treatment available that can help to make it
manageable and controllable. Acne prone skin is also genetically determined and
hormonally triggered, which not many people are aware of.
This type of skin is also prone to residual color traces,
also known as hyperpigmentation, as blemishes heal, which can often take
anywhere from weeks to months. It also tends to respond well to daily use of
exfoliating AHA and BHA based products, as well as anti-irritants,
anti-inflammatories, antibacterials, all which help in the alleviation of the
excess of skin cell buildup, to keep pores clean and disinfected.
The Best Treatment for Acne Prone Skin
If you have acne prone skin, then there are different forms
of treatment that should be used, in comparison to a regular acne skin
condition. The first step is to cleanse the skin. You want to make sure that
you never wipe or rub your face with a towel, as this will just irritate your
skin further. Always pat dry, and if you can, let your skin air dry entirely,
as this will allow the most moisture to be able to sink in.
As well during the cleansing process you want to use a mild
cleanser or medicated cleansers with either salicyclic acid or benzoyl peroxide
in the morning as well as before bedtime, and never wash excessively or scrub
too hard. You also want to be sure to avoid cream-based cleansers if you have
oily skin, because this will just add even more oil and aggravate the existing
acne.
Moisturizing is another very important step, although you
have to be careful again not to add any oil to your skin, so make sure that you
read the ingredients in a product before buying it. You typically want to use a
light oil-free moisturizer and apply after cleansing, and also always make sure
that you use some form of treatment, such as prescription medications or
topical treatments for acne.
As long as you follow the directions discussed here and
simply take care of your skin in general, then you should not only be able to
treat any existing acne problems that you may have, but as well prevent them
from occurring in the future.
Tags:
| 
Print this page
