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Acne or Pimples, Remedy for Acne, Pimples
Important general tips on acne skin care are given below:
Clean skin gently. Most doctors recommend that people with acne gently wash their skin with a mild cleanser, once in the morning and once in the evening and after heavy exercise. Patients should ask their doctor or another health professional for advice on the best type of cleanser to use.
We recommend, instead of any soap, you use the milk cleansing method
described in our section on Care of Dry Skin
Rinse thoroughly. It is important that patients thoroughly rinse their skin after washing it.
Avoid Astringents. If the skin is very oily and you need to use astringents, then they should be used only on oily spots and not more than once a week.
Wash hair regularly. Particularly if you have oily hair. Do not use oily conditioners or hair gels. Oily hair products may
eventually spread over the forehead, causing closed comedones. Keep your hair off the face.
Avoid Frequent Handling of the Skin. Try to keep your hands off the face.
- Avoid rubbing, touching or squeezing lesions. People who squeeze, pinch, or pick their blemishes risk developing scars or dark blotches.
Shave Carefully. Soften beard thoroughly with soap and water before applying shaving cream. Nicking blemishes can be avoided by shaving lightly and only when necessary.
Avoid long exposure to sun.
Choose oil free cosmetics. All cosmetics, such as foundation, blush, eye shadow, and moisturizers, should be oil free. Products that are labeled as noncomedogenic (do not promote the formation of closed pores) should be used.
Remove makeup completely every night before going to bed.
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