Point of Honor

It is a commonly known fact that acne results mainly from the excess oil trapped inside when pores get blocked. This excess oil, known as sebum, facilitates the development of P. acnes bacterium and eventually causes acne lesions, pimples, and even scars in severe cases. While there are many treatments and medications to cure acne at its various stages, there are many acne skin care tips which can help you prevent acne from getting severe. Let’s briefly look at some of these tips.

Firstly, always remember that acne is pretty common in adolescence so you shouldn’t get tensed or depressed if you catch it during your teenage years. Also, don’t buy the myth about dirt causing black spots on your face. While it does help to keep your face clean using a mild soap, you should also use a benzoyl-peroxide lotion afterward to rid the skin of any sebum and bacteria on the skin surface. And don’t underestimate the strength of this advice, as it’s endorsed by the American Academy of Dermatology.

Secondly, don’t be amongst the majority of acne sufferers who only worsen their condition by popping pimples. While the temptation is great as can be felt by those suffering from acne, popping them would cause excessive swelling and redness, and may eventually leave dirty-looking scars. If there is an upcoming special ceremony where your pimples can spoil the party for you, I would suggest you consult a dermatologist and you would be better off with his expert advice.

If you want to use a moisturizer to enhance the feel of your skin, that’s perfectly understandable as some acne cleansers can dry up your skin pretty quickly. But don’t go for some of those excessively oily products. Get hold of a moisturizing gel rather than a greasy cream and pick only those gels that have the label noncomedogenic attached to them. These types are more acne friendly and don’t usually block skin pores.

Finally, excessive sun rays can also harm your skin so be careful at that end. Though tanning may seem a good thing to hide your acne, it usually speeds up production of sebum that is the major cause of acne growth. And besides, excessive tanning can also lead to skin cancer.

And remember, all people have different skin so what works for one may not work for you. So contact a dermatologist in case you acne becomes severe.