| Proper skin care is important any time, but it's | | | | sensitive to the sun, and in turn more likely to |
| particularly important if you're dealing with acne. | | | | burn. You should always wear sunscreen when |
| One of the "secrets" to controlling an acne | | | | you're out in the sun, whether you're dealing with |
| problem is to keep your skin as healthy as you | | | | acne or not.Makeup & CosmeticsIdeally, wearing |
| can. This includes keeping it clean and avoiding | | | | no makeup is the best choice but if that isn't an |
| things like sunshine and harsh cosmetics that can | | | | option be sure to choose a makeup that won't |
| damage the skin.Cleaning Your SkinUse a | | | | clog your pores.These cosmetic products are |
| specialized skin cleanser or a gentle soap daily, | | | | labelled as noncomedogenic, although some people |
| according to the directions. Don't scrub your face | | | | may still have problems when using them. Be sure |
| as this can aggravate acne and actually make the | | | | you choose makeups that don't use an oil base. |
| problem worse.Moisten your face with a soft cloth | | | | Read the ingredients before choosing |
| and apply the cleaner to your skin, from your | | | | anything.ShavingThere is no hard and fast rule |
| hairline to your neck. Rinse it with plenty of water | | | | when choosing between electric razors and safety |
| and dry your face by patting it with a soft towl | | | | razors. Some people will find one more |
| (again, avoid scrubbing it dry).If you have oily skin | | | | comfortable, some with find the other.If you |
| you may need to use an astringent, however do | | | | choose to use safety razors, don't shave with dull |
| so with care. Only use it on problem spots and | | | | blades. You might have to shave around serious |
| stop if it irritates your skin. If you think you may | | | | acne lesions, and make sure you soften your |
| need to use an astringent, you should consult with | | | | beard with water and shaving cream before you |
| your dermatologist first.Hair care is also related to | | | | shave.If you're having a particular bad day with |
| acne and skin care. Shampoo your hair regularly | | | | acne breakouts, it's probably best to skip shaving |
| and do your best to keep it off your face. If | | | | altogether.Avoid Touching Your SkinIt's tempting |
| your hair is oily, it can lead to acne if not kept | | | | to squeeze pimples, but don't give in! It can lead |
| clean and away from your face.Sun ProtectionIt | | | | to more serious problems because squeezing |
| has long been thought that exposure to the sun | | | | them can cause the bacteria that causes acne to |
| can help acne, but this isn't really the case. The | | | | spread. It can also cause permanent scarring in |
| sun can dry out your skin and a tan can make | | | | some cases.It's also a good idea to avoid touching |
| your acne less obvious, but it's really a temporary | | | | your face because your hands tend to be dirty |
| solution.Once your skin acclimatizes itself to the | | | | and oily and they can spread germs.John |
| sun, your acne will return plus the sun exposure | | | | Lenaghan writes about skin care for acne control |
| carries other risks such as skin cancer.Some acne | | | | on the Acne Squad website. |
| treatments can also make your skin more | | | | |