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Acne skin care

Acne is a skin condition that involves the hair follicles and oil glands. It is characterised by pimples, blackheads and whiteheads, redness and cysts. Facial acne can affect your confidence, and body acne can make you very uncomfortable. Seeing acne as a minor problem, some people ignore acne skin care altogether. However, the importance of acne skin care should not be underestimated.

Acne skin care should ideally start before acne appears. Acne skin care is more about being proactive than reactive and about being aware of preventive measures. It means following a daily skin care routine with discipline. So let’s look at how acne skin care can fit into your daily routine.

Keep skin and clothing clean

Acne skin care starts with the most basic step: cleanliness. A morning shower is an easy way of keeping your skin clean. Many people shower at night too, which keeps your skin clean and also relaxes your body and helps you sleep. If you live in a hot and/or humid place, a night shower is a must. A shower is also recommended after any activity that makes you sweat a lot. It’s a simple and effective acne skin care habit.

However, acne skin care is not just about showers. It is also about wearing clean clothes and sleeping on clean pillowcases. Very tight clothes can trap sweat, so soft and comfortable cotton clothes are recommended, especially if you already have acne. In the same way, clean your make-up brushes and any other equipment you use on your skin regularly.

Cleansing and treatment

You should also use a mild, oil-free and soap-free cleanser to keep your face, neck and arms clean. Gentle cleansing is the most important part of any acne skin care routine. Cleansers remove dirt, grease, pollutants and excess oil from your skin and so help reduce breakouts. Remove your make-up with a make-up remover before you go to bed, not in the morning.

If you already have acne, do not squeeze or pick the spots; it can cause permanent scars. Cleanse the affected area gently and use an over-the-counter treatment, such as one containing benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid, with a clean, soft cotton pad. There are many acne creams and lotions available over the counter (many of them are actually cleansers). However, if these measures do not give you the results you want, see a doctor or dermatologist for advice and treatment.