| If you suffer from acne, there are several skin | | | | do, yet it is very good advice. Only a doctor, with |
| care steps you can do to alleviate the outbreaks | | | | special instruments can effectively "pick" at |
| and help prevent future outbreaks. This article will | | | | pimples in a way that will not cause more |
| give you information that will help you whether | | | | inflammation and excessive scarring. |
| you are teenager or an adult suffering from acne. | | | | Use a special sunscreen that is at least spf15 and |
| One of the main daily routines to help with acne | | | | is non-comedogenic, non-oily, which means it does |
| breakouts is washing your face or outbreak areas | | | | not clog pores. A good sunscreen for acne |
| twice a day. It is vitally important to keep your | | | | sufferers is Neutrogena SPF 45 Sunblock with |
| skin clean. The way and the products you use to | | | | Parsol 1789. You should always try to avoid |
| wash your face is also important. | | | | tanning and sunburn because both could cause |
| Wash your face GENTLY at least twice a day | | | | acne pimples and acne scars to become even |
| and after any strenuous exercise that has caused | | | | more noticeable. |
| perspiration. Do not SCRUB your face or skin. This | | | | Shaving with acne can be tricky. It may be wise |
| actually can cause more harm than good and can | | | | to invest in a good electric razor. Alternatively, if |
| even inflame your pimples. | | | | you use a safety razor, make sure you use a |
| Use a very mild soap like Neutrogena. Do not use | | | | good shaving cream that really softens the hair |
| anything that makes your skin feel overly dry. It | | | | follicles and skin. Try not to nick the acne pimples. |
| is not necessary to use an astringent, yet if you | | | | If you choose to use base makeup, it is |
| do, only use it where your skin is very oily. If you | | | | recommended you choose a makeup that is oil |
| visit a dermatologist, he/she should be able to | | | | free (and again) non-comedogenic. There are acne |
| recommend the best soap for your particular | | | | cover-ups that are available that also have acne |
| acne symptoms. | | | | medication. One product that is my favorite is |
| Do not excessively handle your skin. Your hands | | | | Clinique's acne cover-up. It can cover up even the |
| have bacteria on them and can cause the acne to | | | | worst outbreaks. |
| get even worse. In other words, DO NOT pick at | | | | Taking these few extra steps with acne skin care |
| your pimples. I know that it is very hard not to | | | | can make a world of difference in your flare-ups. |