| Acne skin care includes choosing the right soap. | | | | Here are some tips for washing your face: |
| Selecting the right soap can be difficult – there | | | | 1) Wet the soap using lukewarm water. |
| are so many to choose from! It is best to choose | | | | 2) Work the soap into a lather and apply it to |
| a soap which is specially formulated for the face | | | | your skin using gentle circular motions using either |
| from a natural organic skincare range. | | | | your fingertips or a soft facecloth. |
| Avoid medicated soaps or harsh general | | | | 3) Use fresh lukewarm water to remove the |
| household soaps. These can be very alkaline and | | | | lather from your face. Splash the water over |
| can strip the skin of its protective acid layer. This | | | | your face until all the soap is gone. |
| can result in dryness, sensitivity and even | | | | 4) Pat your face dry using a clean soft towel. |
| infection. Instead, you can buy "soapless soaps" or | | | | Once you have finished washing your face, |
| cleansing bars which are PH neutral and are | | | | ensure that your soap is dry before storing it |
| gentler on the skin. | | | | away in its own container. Skin conditions can be |
| Washing your face twice a day is best regardless | | | | passed on through soap so do not share your |
| of your skin type or the condition of your skin. | | | | soap with anyone. |
| Wash your face in the morning and again at night | | | | Soap is a good all round cleanser if you have |
| before going to bed. Washing more frequently has | | | | spots on your chest, back or shoulders as well as |
| no benefit and can cause your skin to dry out | | | | your face. If you find that soap leaves your face |
| and become inflamed and red. | | | | feeling tight and dry, try another brand or choose |
| Do not use medicated soaps – these can dry | | | | a face wash or cleanser for your face and use |
| out your skin and are not necessary. | | | | the soap on the rest of your body. |
| Wash your face with warm water and a small | | | | You should see an improvement in your skin |
| amount of soapy lather. Using water that is too | | | | condition as a result of choosing a natural acne |
| hot or too cold can damage the skin and cause it | | | | soap and following this routine for acne skin care. |
| to become dry. | | | | |