10 Skin Care Habits To Clear Acne

Are you faithfully treating your acne but still seeing new breakouts? Your skincare routine could be to blame.  Here are 10 skincare habits to help you clear acne and  get the best results from your acne treatment:

1 Wash twice a day and after sweating. Perspiration, especially when wearing a hat or helmet, can make acne worse, so wash your skin as soon as possible after sweating.

2 Use your fingertips to apply a gentle, non-abrasive cleanser. Using a washcloth, mesh sponge, or anything else can irritate the skin.

3 Be gentle with your skin. Use gentle alcohol-free products. Do not use products that irritate your skin, which may include astringents, toners, and exfoliants.

4 Scrubbing your skin can make acne worse. Avoid the temptation to scrub your skin.

5 Change your pillowcase twice a week. Bacteria tend to transfer from skin to pillows.

6 Wash your hair regularly.

7 Let your skin heal naturally. If you pick, pop, or squeeze your acne, your skin will take longer to clear, increasing the risk of acne scars.

8 Keep your hands off your face. Touching and picking your skin throughout the day can cause flare-ups. Do not pop your pimples! Popping pimples can worsen acne and lead to post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation

9 Stay out of the sun and tanning beds. Tanning damages your skin. In addition, some acne medications make the skin very sensitive to ultraviolet (UV) light, which you get from both the sun and indoor tanning devices. Reminder, make sure you’re wearing a broad spectrum sunscreen every day.

FOODS  TO AVOID

10 Avoid these foods:
> Soda and sweet drinks
> Candy, sweets, cookies/cakes
> Dairy
> Fatty foods (French fries, pizza etc.)

We hope these 10 Skin Care Habits To Clear Acne is able to help you with the beginning steps to getting healthier skin. If you have further questions and you looking to treat skin of color in the Philadelphia area, go ahead and book your appointment by clicking here