| So you've heard about the importance of | | | | Tip 2: Purchase samples |
| exfoliating your oily, acne skin but you're | | | | A good rule of thumb is to try out the products |
| wondering okay, where do I begin? How do I | | | | first by purchasing samples. Most skin care |
| know what's right and will work with my oily, acne | | | | companies offer samples at a small cost for this |
| skin? | | | | very purpose. This way you are not making a big |
| Here are some general exfoliation tips for acne | | | | investment and you can, on a trial basis test if |
| skin to get you started in the right direction: | | | | the products are going to be effective with your |
| Tip 1: Consider your skin | | | | oily, acne skin. Start small and remember that the |
| Everyone's skin is unique, and has different needs. | | | | most expensive products may not necessarily be |
| You should first consider your skin's history with | | | | the most effective for your individual acne skin |
| regards to acne skin care products. What's | | | | care needs. |
| worked well? What hasn't? Is your oily, acne | | | | Tip 3: Exfoliate Weekly |
| problem mild or severe? Are you under the | | | | For best results, remember to exfoliate at least |
| professional care of a physician or doctor? If so, | | | | once a week, and depending on your skin and |
| you should follow his or her advice first. By | | | | level of intensity of the exfoliant product and your |
| answering these questions first, you can narrow | | | | acne problem, no more than twice a week. For |
| down what level of intensity of a product, either | | | | most people and for most products, 1-2 times a |
| mild or strong, and the associated application | | | | week is sufficient. The most common mistake |
| method you should use, professional or | | | | people with acne skin tend to make is to exfoliate |
| over-the-counter. As a general rule, if you have | | | | too often because they experience favorable |
| acne blemishes and breakouts, avoid any products | | | | results and think that more will be even better. |
| that contain abrasive particles and ingredients such | | | | However, the truth is more is not better. Over |
| as those found in scrubs as they can cause | | | | exfoliation can cause further skin irritation, and |
| further irritation of the acne skin. For oil reduction, | | | | increased redness and sensitivity and even |
| products containing beta-hydroxy acids such | | | | reverse the desired results. Have a regular |
| salicylic acid have been found to be very | | | | weekly routine and be consistent, but don't over |
| effective. | | | | do it. |