Is Acne your biggest foe?

The hardest and hands-down the most complex skin type to take care of - here’s a guide on simple steps you can take as a skin care regime for acne prone skin. Get ready to demystify everything you need to know about acne-prone skin and an insight on all you will need to take care of it.

 

The internet is flooded with questions about acne reduction. “Should I drink more water?”, “How do I get rid of my pesky pimples?”, “Why do I have so many blackheads?”. And the market is being flooded with an abundance of products that can possibly do more harm than good.

Here are 5 skin care tips for your acne-prone skin. Getting rid of acne is a long-game but committed care and a strict skin care regime for acne-prone skin is a must.

Before we get into that...Let’s do a quick break-down of what Acne really is.

So, what is Acne?

Acne is a common skin condition that happens when hair follicles under the skin become clogged. Oil and dead skin cells clog the pores, and outbreaks of lesions (often called pimples or zits) can appear.
P.S: Clogged pores that aren’t inflamed are called whiteheads and blackheads.

Cleansing and Exfoliating

It’s important to keep the skin clean by at least washing it twice a day. Exfoliating is important because it removes excess sebum, impurities and dead cells that block your pores. It’s imperative to use a cleanser that is sulfate-free and gentle so it won’t leave your skin irritated and tight.

Moisturising is a Must

For your skin regime for acne-prone skin you absolutely need a good moisturiser. A moisturiser makes sure your skin doesn’t go on overdrive and produce more sebum (oil). Make sure to hydrate your skin sufficiently with an oil-free and lightweight non comedogenic moisturiser

 

Skin Screams without Sunscreen

A friend you need to make your BFF. A good sunscreen goes a long way and is a must have in your daily skin care regime for acne-prone skin. The sun does a lot of damage and leads to an overproduction of oils that make acne worse! Buy an oil-free sunscreen and make it your bestie.

When you have active acne make sure you use a topical antibiotic at night over the acne to help control the infection. Mild exfoliating and skin lightening agents can be used to treat the acne marks.

To take care of your acne-prone skin apart from your skin-care regime, it’s important to hydrate  enough, which is a no-brainer. Make sure you eat right because what’s on the inside directly reflects on your skin. A lesser known fact is also, that if your hair isn’t taken care of then it almost always makes your skin worse.

Try  SkinQ’s DIY Facial Kit for Oily Acne Prone Skin that is the most ideal skin care regime for acne-prone skin you can do from the comfort of your homes!