Dealing with Acne @ Girl-Doll Fashion Gossip

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I’m not sure what’s brought it on, but I’m dealing with a bit of acne right now that’s outside of the norm for me. I’m normally blessed with smooth, decent skin, but all of a sudden, I’m getting new breakouts every day it seems. It’s made me go back and revisit my skin care routines, and I realized that I’m not doing everything you’re supposed to do if you’re going to battle acne and oily skin.

Skin Care Routines Twice a Day

For one, I was only washing my face once per day. I’d wash it in the evening after the day was done and then, in the morning I’d get ready for the day without washing it again. Apparently, this is taboo since you’re then putting on makeup over the oils and what not that are in your skin after the night. I needed to be washing my face twice a day – morning and night – if I wanted to deal with this acne head on.

When you go to wash your face, you’re supposed to touch your skin as little as possible and avoid using heavy soaps. Buy a cleaner that isn’t a soapy one. A cleaner that deals with acne is fine, but look for one that is gentle or advertised for sensitive skin, even if you don’t think you have sensitive skin. Acne break outs make your skin sensitive and you’ll want to avoid irritating it, which can lead to more break outs.

The Right Way to Wash

When it’s actually time to wash your face, start by splashing warm water on your skin. This helps to open up the pores. Then, pump three squirts of cleaner in your hand and lather up. Once you have a good lather going, you can rub the cleaner over your face using your finger tips. Your hands should glide across your face over the soap. You’re not forcing it into your pores, after all. Once you’ve lathered up, you’ll splash warm water on your face again to wash off the soap.

After washing, pat your face dry carefully. You don’t want to drag the rough towel over your face; it only causes more break outs. Gently pat it dry and then you’re ready for moisturizer.

Give Your Face More Moisture

Once your skin is dry, find a moisturizer that is very basic and suitable for sensitive skin. You don’t want anything oily or greasy. Instead, find a light moisturizer, preferably one with plenty of sun screen and UVA/UVB protection. Use a quarter-sized amount of the moisturizer to rub into your face. A light touch is what you need, and only rub in the moisturizer for a minute or two. The rest will absorb on its own.

Avoid Touching

The biggest thing that causes break outs is an unusual oil production. When you touch your face all throughout the day, you’re introducing more oils and dirt to your facial pores. Don’t lean your face in your hands or rub at your face – especially with dirty hands. Even if you wash your hands, your face is still oily most of the day and you’re helping to move that oil into the pores where it will inevitably cause breakouts.