Skin care

1)Cleansing or washing face too frequently in a day.

It is not advisable to cleanse our face too often in a day. Unless our face is exposed to excessive pollution such as dust and other harsh environment, cleansing too often could unnecessary remove too much natural oil that is important to the skin. It is not the frequency of cleansing that really matters; rather how effective is the cleansing in getting rid and removing dirt and excessive oil from the facial skin pores.

Generally, cleansing three times a day will do, once in the morning, once in the afternoon and finally just before bedtime. Always wash hands before washing face.
Firstly use rinse your face with mild warm water to open up the facial skin pores, next apply the necessary cleanser and use circular motion to massage, and thereafter rinse off the cleanser from your face with cold water. If there is really a need to cleanse more than 3 times in day due to severe facial oily skin condition or environmental stress, use oil-blotting paper to remove excessive oil. Never use handkerchief to dry your face. Use soft clean tissue instead to dab your face. Let your face to dry naturally. If you prefer to dry your face with a towel, make sure it is clean. A dirty facial tower could cause more harm than any other factors put together!.


2)Do not use normal soap as facial cleanser

Never use normal soap on the facial skin. Rather, use the appropriate facial cleanser products suitable for your skin type. For instance, if you have oily facial skin condition, use cleanser that is formulated to get rid of excessive oils. If your facial skin is dry, use facial cleaner with conditioner and non-oil based moisturizer. In any case there is no shoe that fits all size. Thus you are your best doctor with regards to knowing which type of facial cleanser is best for your facial skin type. Check with the dermatologist or doctor if your skin condition is serious.


3)OTC Topical Treatment

Most acne can be easily treated with off the shelf counter topical creams. It is very important to follow the directions indicated in the package. If in doubt, apply the creams on small-infected acne areas for at least a day or two to check for allergy or any side effects. There are just too many brands of OTC topical creams, not all are suitable for acne sufferers. Some topical creams dry out skin unnecessary and could worsen the problem.

Getting acne free skin is a process that includes life style changes and knowledge regarding skin care. It is not necessary to waste huge amount of money seeking treatments from commercial skin care centers to solve your acne problems. Consult a qualified dermatologist or a doctor if you have severe acne condition.