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10 Ways To Treat Acne You Should Absolutely Know

Having acne is a living hell. Not matter what you have tried, it won’t get away? Acne can be caused by a bacteria, clogged pores, oil or an inflammation. Here are 10 ways to treat your acne you should absolutely know.

1. Wash your face regularly

It is the first and most imoortant rule to follow if you want an acne-free face. Getting rid of acne starts with a throughout but a gentle cleansing. Cleaning your face regularly will prevent dead skin from building up and clogging your pores. But, don’t over-cleanse your face. It is just going to make your skin drier by sending signals to your body to produce more oil.

2. Use gentle products

Get rid of all your products that contain harsh ingredients like SLS. It will just strip all the oils from your face, which will make your skin produce more oil and lead to acne.

3. Moisturize your skin

Contrary to popular belief, acne-prone skin still needs to be moisturised. Use a light moisturiser that will quickly be absorbed by your skin without leaving a greasy residue.

4. Apply tea tree topically

Applying teat tree oil topically is great to keep acne away. It is a natural antiseptic and antifungal. Tea tree essential oil helps to reduce the inflammation associated with acne and prevent acne lesions. It is widely accepted as a spot treatment against acne.

5. Try to use retinoids

Retinoids are derived from vitamin A. It promotes new skin cells to push oil and dead skin out of the pores. By doing so, retinoids will unclog your pores and reduces the oiliness of your face. Use a lower percentage first to test your skin sensitivity to it.

6. Buy products with salicylic acid

Salicylic acid is another active ingredient present in a lot of skincare products that target acne. It is known to ease inflammation and unclog pores, which are common acne symptoms. You can multiply products with salicylic acid, but don’t try to use to much of it.

7. Apply benzoyl peroxide on your skin

Benzoyl peroxide is an ingredient that is used in many anti-acne treatments. It helps kills P. acnes bacteria, which is found inside pores. Benzoyl peroxide can reduce infections, redness and inflammations. But, it can sometimes have negative effects like dryness, burning and peeling. Always start with a low concentration to test your skin reaction to it.

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8. Exfoliate regularly

Clog pres and dead skin both contribute to acne. It is important to exfoliate regularly. However, you have to use a gentle exfoliator. Most scrubs available contains beads that only irritates the skin. Buy products that contain AHA and BHA. Those are gentle exfoliants that will get rid of the dead skin. AHA helps exfoliate the surface of your skin, while BHA cleans deep down into the pores.

9. Stop picking your blemishes

Refrain from popping your pimples. Popping your pimples can seem like the best idea, but it can actually make things worse. You are just going to get the dirt on your fingers to your pores, which will only create a favourable place for bacteria to grow. And squeezing them may result in inflammation and scarring.

10. Go talk to a dermatologist

If none of these advises worked, go see a dermatologist. A dermatologist is a professional and will discover the roots of your acne. He will know what to do and give you the best solution to get rid of your acne. A dermatologist can tailor a treatment that will suit your needs.

Do you have acne? What treatment do you use? Comment below and share your opinion.

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Anais Mampuya

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