| Skin care is your first line of defense against acne | | | | Your hands tend to be dirty, oily and carry |
| and the effect it has on your skin. A myriad of | | | | germs, which can all lead to the further spread of |
| medications, both over-the-counter and | | | | the acne. Just don't do it!Apply Makeup |
| prescribed, can help with the blemishes and | | | | SparinglyMakeup has become a part of everyday |
| pimples associated with acne. However, a solid | | | | grooming, but must be used carefully in |
| foundation of good skin care practices can be the | | | | combination with an acne skin condition. Of course, |
| difference between frequent blemish outbreaks | | | | the best solution is to not wear makeup at all. But |
| and a more controlled and even skin appearance. | | | | if you decide it is a "necessity", make sure that |
| Which do you prefer?You may ask, "How can I | | | | the product you use is noncomedogenic, or will |
| take better care of my skin when I have all of | | | | not clog your pores. And lastly, never use a |
| these blemishes to deal with?" This is a commonly | | | | makeup that has an oil base, it can severely |
| asked question and the reason why we | | | | exacerbate your acne.Shave with CareShaving is |
| developed these 5 easy skin care tips. They are | | | | a normal part of male grooming, but can be a |
| intended to be an easy to follow routine, which will | | | | painful experience for those suffering from acne. |
| compliment any acne treatment regimen.Following | | | | Deciding which shaving method - safety razor |
| these 5 easy skin care tips will only take a few | | | | versus electric shaver - is right for you is more |
| extra minutes each day and can make a dramatic | | | | of a trial and error process. Try both and see |
| difference in your skin appearance. And this is | | | | which is more comfortable for you.Regardless of |
| really what it's all about - improving your | | | | which you choose, there are a few |
| appearance and feeling better about yourself. | | | | recommendations that will make the shaving |
| Follow these tips and see if you don't notice the | | | | experience more pleasant. Try to moisten the |
| difference.Gently Clean Your FaceGentle is the | | | | beard as much as possible before shaving. If using |
| key word here, as scrubbing the skin will only | | | | a safety razor, try using a sensitive skin shaving |
| further irritate the acne. You should only use a | | | | cream. Never use dull razor blades; it will just |
| gentle soap or skin cleaner made specifically for | | | | irritate your acne. And don't forget to change the |
| acne prone skin. Use a soft cloth to moisten the | | | | blades on a regular basis.Try to avoid shaving |
| face and then apply the soap or cleaner gently to | | | | over blemishes; this can cause problems with |
| your skin, starting at the hairline and working your | | | | spreading the bacteria that causes the acne. If |
| way down to your neck. Using your fingers, | | | | you are experiencing a bad breakout, don't be |
| rather than a wash cloth, to work the soap | | | | afraid to miss a day or two of shaving. There is |
| around your face assures that you will not further | | | | no sense in aggravating the situation even |
| irritate the acne.Rinse your skin with plenty of | | | | more.Avoid Direct SunlightWe all know that a |
| water and pat dry with a soft towel. Again, do | | | | suntan makes us look healthier and can |
| not scrub your face using the towel.If you are | | | | temporarily hide your acne. However, your skin |
| prone to having oily skin, it may be necessary to | | | | becomes accustomed to the sunlight, and the |
| apply an astringent to your skin. This should be | | | | acne ultimately flairs up again. A greater risk to |
| done with care, as some astringents may irritate | | | | you is that some acne medications make your |
| your acne. If you elect to use an astringent, it | | | | skin sensitive to sunlight. This can cause a severe |
| should only be applied to those areas of your | | | | skin reaction from even limited sun exposure.And |
| face that are most oily. If you have concerns | | | | as most dermatologists warn, direct sunlight will |
| regarding the use of astringents, it's best to | | | | also dry out your skin, making it more vulnerable |
| consult with your dermatologist.Avoid Touching | | | | to aging and skin cancer. It just isn't worth it! Be |
| Your BlemishesIt can be very tempting, but don't | | | | safe and apply a generous amount of |
| give in to the urge to squeeze or pop pimples. | | | | sensitive-skin sunscreen to your face before |
| What can seem like immediate gratification, can | | | | heading out for a day in the sun.Bill Wilson |
| turn into something far worse. Breaking open a | | | | suffered from acne for years and learned by |
| pustule or pimple invites bacterium to spread, | | | | experience, ways to minimize the effects of this |
| causing even more pimples and blemishes. It can | | | | frustrating skin condition. Try his 5 easy skin care |
| even result in permanent scarring.A better solution | | | | tips to help control acne outbreaks and give you a |
| is to just avoid touching your face altogether. | | | | more radiant complexion. |