Do's And Dont's For Acne

hey acne sufferers! today's post is for you, I'm gonna share a few of my do's and dont's for an acneic skin!

DO

wash your face
washing your face regularly and with the appropriate products will help to fight the bacteria that causes acne and balance the pH levels of the skin so it's less likely to come back

DON'T

use products with alcohol
many products, especially those marketed for oily skin; contain alcohol. this dries out the skin and is anti-bacterial, but will leave your skin parched and cause the pH of your skin to get thrown off balance, so it won't fix the problem and will only lead to more issues in the skin

DO

pop the pimples correctly
wash your hands first, and use a piece of tissue to cover your fingers. this way the bacteria from under your nails doesn't get into the pores, and your nails wont scratch the skin and leave marks, afterwards be sure to cleanse your hands and your skin thoroughly so you don't leave the bacteria sitting on your skin where it can spread and create more acne.

DON'T
attack your face
don't go at your at face non stop until everything comes out, you will leave scars on your skin, cause inflammation and redness and most likely wont even be able to get everything out, if it isn't coming out it is either not ready to and you will have to wait another day or two, or it is underneath the skin in the form of a cyst or nodule

DO

exfoliate
using an enzymatic exfoliant will eat away at the dead skin cells and the proteins bonding them to the skin without disrupting live skin. this way you're skin will be able to receive more oxygen and that will help to eliminate acne because the acne bacteria likes to live in places with less air circulation

DON'T
use a mechanical exfoliant
using a mechanical exfoliant will actually be harmful to an acneic skin. acne is a form of inflammation and it is sensitive, the mechanical exfoliant will be too abrasive for a skin rendered sensitive from acne, because off the rubbing motion made when exfoliating it will stimulate the sebaceous gland to produce more oil, and it will also give the opportunity to the bacteria to migrate to other parts of the face

DO
hydrate the skin
just because a skin is oily or acneic doesn't mean it can't be dehydrated at the same time. if the skin is being dehydrated it will actually trigger the brain to send more oil because it will interpret the dehydration as lacking oils and try to repair it. use a light moisturiser or a gel formula daily.

DON'T
use overly rich creams

don't apply a moisturiser made for a dry skin, this is not the same as a dehydrated skin and the cream will likely contain more nourishing and fat and oil based ingredients. this will clog the pores and be too much for an oily skin to handle, you will notice yourself being even more shiny throughout the day and can increase acne.

That's it for my list of does and dont's for acne sufferers, I hope this post helped and gave you some new tips on managing your skin, and dealing with acne, thanks so much for reading from us at blushsugar