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Acne Skin Care Treatment - Tips For A Healthier Looking Skin |
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Acne is caused by an overproduction of sebum, a substance which
is produced by your Sebaceous glands. Your Sebaceous glands can
be found on your face, upper neck and chest. Sebum production
increases during adolescence and starts to wean around the age
of 20. This does not mean that acne vanishes at age 20. Infact,
acne, which is usually thought of as a teenager's skin care
issue affects adults both female and male.
Treating acne requires patience, finding the right acne
treatment products and sticking to a good treatment routine.
Here are tips on what to do and what to avoid.
Dos
Cleanse. Fighting acne requires you to establish a daily
routine of gently washing your face with a good acne skin
cleanser. Acne skin cleansers will get rid of the accumulated
makeup, oils, sweat and dirt on your face. There are skin
cleansers for various types of skin types: oily, dry, |
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sensitive
and normal. You will want to buy the correct product for your
skin type.
Exfoliate. Exfoliation allows your new skin cells to shine
through by getting rid of your dead skin cells. The result is a
new replenished look that helps give your skin a youthful, fresh
appearance. It is advisable to exfoliate more during the summer
months since you tend to sweat more.
Moisturize even if you have oily skin. Choose the right
moisturizer for your skin type.
Use "noncomedogenic" comestics and skin care products. These
products do not clog your pores.
Consult a day spa esthetician or dermatologist for expert
advice, if your problem gets consistently worse.
Don'ts
Do not overwash your face.
Do not scrub or rub your skin excessively.
Never pop, squeeze or pick at acne. This spreads the
inflammation and makes things |
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