Key Rules to Take Care of Problematic Skin

There are many causes and varieties of acne, which means that the rules and methods of dealing with inflammation will be different in each individual case. First, however, let’s talk about what you shouldn’t do when taking care of problematic skin because these recommendations apply to everyone.

Don’t Neglect Sunscreen

Maybe you’ve heard somewhere that the sun helps fight acne, and since then, you’ve been happily exposing your skin to the sun, hoping to combine business with pleasure.

Let’s find out how UV light affects the skin:

• Direct sunlight breaks down your skin’s protective barrier, which contributes to its dehydration. It is true that the sun does dry out excess sebum and reduces inflammation (and a slight tan makes redness even less noticeable), but it worsens the skin’s hydrolipid balance.
• The sun’s rays cause the stratum corneum to thicken to protect against burns: dead cells thicken, and sebum accumulates underneath, clogging pores and causing blackheads and comedones.

Don’t give up on sunscreen, even acne, to avoid your skin condition being as unpredictable as poker online live results. And to make its use as comfortable as possible even in hot weather, choose options with light, quickly absorbed texture and matting components.

Don’t Experiment With “Natural Remedies”

Naturality isn’t always an indicator of safety and effectiveness. For example, home remedies prepared from improvised ingredients may worsen your skin condition or cause allergies. Even more dangerous can be tips that involve the use of non-specialized medical preparations: aspirin, hydrogen peroxide, levomecol, etc.

If you prefer “pure” formulas without drying alcohols, silicones or other synthetic ingredients, look for organic and natural cosmetic brands.

Don’t Over-Dry Your Skin

Often faced with acne are those who have oily skin: excessive sebum secretion leads to clogged pores and, consequently, to the appearance of inflammatory elements. The first reaction in such a case is to get rid of excessive fat, to “dry” both the skin and inflammation. Alcoholic tonics and lotions are used, and creams, which seem to make the skin shinier and glossier, are put aside as unnecessary.

The effect, in this case, is just the opposite. The skin’s natural protective barrier of lipids (fats) is compromised, and the skin becomes vulnerable to bacteria, causing more inflammation. Meanwhile, the dehydrated skin tries to compensate for the lack of moisture by producing even more sebum – the face begins to shine with redoubled force.

Replace your drying lotion with a balancing tonic to help prevent your skin from drying out after washing and act as a vehicle to allow the active ingredients to penetrate deeper into your skin.

For oily and normal skin inclined to the appearance of imperfections, light creams and serums which combine the function of the water balance replenishment with the light matting effect are suitable.

If your skin is dry or sensitive, choose products with neutral formulas that help restore the skin’s protective barrier.

Remember About Gentle Cleansing

Cleansing is probably the most important step in problem skin care. Washing removes excess sebum, impurities, and makeup residue, which can cause further inflammation. So it would seem what mistakes can be made here?

You choose too aggressive a cleanser, like soap or gel, with scrubbing particles. In the case of acne-prone skin, it’s important to maintain a healthy balance to allow it to recover on its own.

You wash your face with too much hot water. Unfortunately, it also has a negative effect on the skin: it disrupts the natural lipid layer and dries the skin.

You wash your face thoroughly in the evening and then rinse in the morning. However, that’s not enough because overnight, a thin layer of night cream residue, sebum, and keratinized particles will form on your skin’s surface.

What’s the right way to go about it? Similar to how you’d practise intimate care, first, choose a mild product with a neutral pH. Then use it in the morning and evening, rinsing it off with lukewarm or cool water.