How To Wash Your Face Properly?
1. Look for the terms "oil-free" and "non-comedogenic" (non-acne aggravating) when selecting a facial cleanser. You know you're on the right track when references to mild, "non-irritating", and "non-overdrying" are mentioned as well. If you have inflammatory acne, the most common variety that comes with redness, you'll want to avoid any scrubbing cleansers as well. Simply choose a gentle liquid cleanser with no scrubbing agents, beads, or balls. Many acne cleansers also include other medications. For instance, Neutrogena Acne Wash "Oil-Free Cream Cleanser" has 2% salicylic acid in it. Clean & Clear "Continuous Control Acne Cleanser" contains 10% benzoyl peroxide. Often the medication will be washed off with these sorts of cleansers. Also, you may unwittingly be layering medications if you start with a medication containing cleanser and then apply a second medication afterward. From my experience, a gentle cleansing followed with application of medication is what works best.
• Wash your face only twice per day, morning and evening. Excess washing can cause irritation. You want to be as kind to your skin as possible.
• Use only your bare hands to wash, and wash for 10 seconds or less. A washcloth is irritating. Consider the act of washing as simply prepping your skin for medication, nothing more. Washing itself does not clear breakouts since dirt does not cause acne, so there is absolutely no need to scrub.
• Pat dry. Do not rub dry. Rubbing the skin is irritating, and excess irritation...that's right...can lead to more breakouts. Gently pat dry.
Once your face is properly cleansed, you are ready to apply whichever medication you and your doctor have chosen.
Tips for Beautiful Look
• Don't pick pimples.
• Drink lots of water.
• Keep astringents away from irritated skin.
• Go easy on the stress.
• Check your diet. Fruits and vegetables are important for healthy skin and overall well-being.
• Research products before using them to make sure they are right for you.
• Do facial exercises and get facials.
• Use olive oil to keep the skin supple.
• Keep your hands away from your face. Hands carry germs that are often transferred to our faces.
• Don't smoke.
• Cut down on alcoholic beverages. They dehydrate the skin.
• Use makeup, in moderation.
• Wash your face at least twice a day.
• Don't sleep with makeup on. Your pores need to breathe.
• Steam yourself. It's great for the skin and reduces stress.
• Exercise.
• Use homemade body-buffing salt, made from coarse kosher salt, safflower oil, and your favorite essential oil.
• Get a shower brush to reach the middle of your back. This may reduce the appearance of blackheads.
• Try vitamin E oil for scars.
• Condition the lips. Our lips are often overlooked until they begin to peel and crack.
• Take a skin softening milk bath.
• Don't forget suntan lotion and sunscreen
• Lemon juice is excellent for embarrassing skin discolorations.
• A full body massage is a great relaxing agent as well as a way to get circulation flowing through your entire body to improve your skin.
• Never scrub your skin. Gently massage it.
• Use soap that is skin-friendly. Some soap can be very harsh on your skin and leave a build up that keeps your skin from looking its best.
• Keep all beauty accessories and tools clean to reduce the risk of germs infecting your skin?
How To Wash Your Face Properly
Reviewed by Erik Lz
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August 26, 2014
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Reviewed by Erik Lz
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August 26, 2014
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