Blemishes Be Gone!

Blemishes aren’t a problem for teenagers only, but sometimes don’t go away as you get older. Unfortunately, adults can and do have blemishes too. Whatever your age, it’s wise to be careful what you put on your skin since it will be absorbed into your body.

Gentle Washing.

If you’re prone to blemishes, scrubbing your face isn’t going to get rid of them. In fact it does the opposite. If you rub your skin too roughly, it’s more likely to stir up more blemishes and aggravate ones you already have. It’s so important you clean your face gently.

When you wash your face gently, you’ll avoid irritation that will make acne worse. The best idea is to not even use a washcloth. It’s much better to just splash some water on your face, then lather up your hands with the mild cleansing wash or mild soap. 

Once you’ve washed your face, use a clean washcloth to gently pat the water off the skin until it’s dry.

Control Blemishes With Benzoyl Peroxide.

Make sure your skin is completely dry, then use an over-the-counter medication with benzoyl peroxide. This active ingredient is the best non-prescription medication you can use to control blemishes. Peroxide has long been used to cleanse skin, and benzoyl peroxide works as a mild drying agent.

Use 2.5% benzoyl peroxide as it has been shown to be just as effective as 5% or 10%, but won’t irritate your skin so much. It’s counter productive to irritate your skin and make acne worse instead of better.

It’s quite important to start with a SMALL amount of medication. Since this medication is a drying agent and can cause redness and itchiness, so don’t slather on a bunch right from the beginning. The first time, use just enough medication to very lightly cover your skin the first time, then gradually increase the amount you’re using. After a couple of weeks you should be giving your skin a good coating of medication.

Watch out you stay away from the tender skin under your eyes. It’s not prone to break-outs anyway, and the skin there is thinner and more easier irritated that the rest of the skin on your face.

Moisturizer.

Since benzoyl peroxide dries out your skin, it’s important to apply moisturizer. Allow the medicine to soak in and wait for your skin to completely dry, then lightly apply moisturizer to your face. Give the moisturizer time to dry, and if you skin still appears dry or flaky, add some more.

Make it a point to apply the moisturizer even when first beginning to use benzoyl peroxide. This will help prevent your skin from drying out too much.

Is Diet A Factor in Skin Care?

The scientific community is on again, off again, as to whether diet has any effect on acne. Considering too much iodine will aggravate blemishes, don’t go overboard with the salt shaker if you’re using iodized salt, or eat too many iodine rich foods like clams, crabs or other shellfish.

If ditch the scientific theory of the moment, and avoid those foods, forget the scientific theories and avoid those foods. Scientists don’t always have the definitive answer since body chemistry and the effects of foods and other substances on our skin is so complex. (How many drugs have been thought safe, only to discover later they have bad side effects?)

Quick And Easy Tips.

When you have a blemish and need help quick, try one of the following:

• If you run out of benzoyl peroxide and have a blemish, try using a little calamine lotion. It helps absorb excess oil, and can kill the blemish.
• Right after washing your face, use an ice cube for 60 seconds on any blemishes. The ice cube helps reduce the inflammation and make them less noticeable.
• Do NOT squeeze! It may seem to allow it to heal more quickly, but will irritate the surrounding skin and may cause more blemishes.
• Be careful of make-up. Oil based make-ups are especially bad for acne prone skin. Look for fragrance-free types of makeup if you wish to wear, the kind meant for people with sensitive skin.

Everyone Wants Acne Free Skin.

Acne is an unwanted problem but a good skin care regimen can usually help or totally eradicate the problem. 

Clear skin is the clear goal.