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Acne is a common skin problem, most of us struggle with very often. It takes some conscious effort and small lifestyle changes to ensure you have an acne-free skin.
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Wash - Your skin is exposed to enough pollutants throughout the day and does require deep cleansing. Identify a face wash for your skin type and conditions, if any, and follow a consistent face wash routine. It’s best to wash your face with an anti-bacterial face wash at least 2-3 times a day.
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Hydrate - Water is the basic essential to keep your skin well hydrated and healthy. Water is needed to flush out toxins. You have to stick to a mandate of consuming at least 8-10 glasses a day.
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Hair care - You should be watchful about your skin, especially if you have excessive acne on your forehead and apply hair oil often. Make sure the oil does not come in contact with your forehead, as it can worsen the acne condition and aggravate it.
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Moisturise - As important as it is to control oil absorption into the skin, skin breakouts are also a cause of dryness. If your skin is extremely sensitive, use a medicated moisturiser prescribed by your dermatologist and moisturise daily.
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Skip make-up - Don't expect your skin to be flawless throughout if you use make-up often. The chemical contents in cosmetics may react to your skin harshly, leaving it worn-out with time. Give your skin a breather, at least every few days.
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Choose - Be careful of skincare products used daily, these should preferably be oil-free in consistency. Applying heavy oil-based creams and moisturisers would clog your pores further. Use light formulas on your skin and don't forget to wipe off all the make-up before you hit the bed.
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Don't experiment - If you've switched your skincare and make-up products as per you’re skin specialists’ advise, then it is understandable. But if you are being unreasonable with your skin and switch moisturisers and make-up brands very often, it may cause acne.
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Eat right - You definitely know by now that your skin is a reflection of what you eat. Dermatologist, Dr Shefali Trasi explains that foods with high sugar and fat content often lead to an increase in sebum production and inflammatory reactions in the body which cause acne.
