Hello, ladies,
Before we begin with today’s topic, I would like to wish you all a happy festive season. Coming back to today’s topic we would be talking about how to exfoliate when you have acne. Acne is an embarrassing issue for each one of us and what’s more difficult is to maintain your skin when you have acne. Exfoliating acne prone skin should be done with proper care. Harsh scrubs may irritate the acne and trigger it leading to a worse condition.
Well, here we would be speaking about how to exfoliate your skin when you have acne. Follow these easy tips and your skin should be fine.
1. Don’t Exfoliate Your Skin Every Day:
If you have acne prone skin, you should avoid exfoliating your skin every day. Exfoliating your skin every day can irritate the acne and also trigger it. Exfoliating your skin every day can worsen the issue and also lead to further breakouts on the skin. If you have acne on the skin, you should exfoliate just 2-3 times in a week.
2. Use Homemade Scrubs:
If you want to exfoliate your skin when you have acne, you should be choosing homemade scrubs on the skin. You can make your own scrub using sugar and olive oil and scrub your skin. Using homemade scrubs help to pamper your skin and also do not cause damage to the acne. You should use ingredients which suits your skin type.
3. Do Not Use Exfoliating Gloves Or Loofah:
Many of us have a habit of scrubbing our skin using a loofah or exfoliating gloves. Exfoliating gloves are harsh on the skin and hence should never be used on skin with acne. Similarly, loofah may prove harsh on the skin and hence you should avoid exfoliating with loofah as well. Scrubbing with fingertips gently can help to remove the dead skin cells easily.
4. Use Chemical Exfoliant:
Using chemical exfoliants such as glycolic acid can help to exfoliate your skin in a gentle way. Glycolic acid helps to remove the dead skin cells easily and also helps to prevent accumulation of dirt on the skin. Using chemical exfoliant such as glycolic acid can also prevent clogged pores thus preventing the further appearance of acne or pimples on the skin. Glycolic acid is basically Alpha Hydroxy Acid which is obtained from sugar cane.
5. Choose The Scrub Wisely:
Another important step you should consider while exfoliating your skin with acne is choosing the scrub wisely. You should choose a scrub which is specially formulated for acne prone skin and also has a smooth texture. You should avoid scrubs which contain large granules as it can irritate the skin and also increase the pore size.
6. Always Consult The Dermatologist:
If you have any concerns with exfoliation or acne on the skin, you should be consulting a doctor as soon as possible. This is especially important for those who suffer from a severe pimple or acne problem on the skin. Also sometimes, acne can be due to a new medication and hence knowing the reason behind acne is important. Be free to consult an expert and follow proper steps to take care of skin.
7. Always Exfoliate On Wet Skin:
You should make sure that your skin is wet so that it does not lead to unnecessary dryness on the skin. Unnecessary dryness on the skin can lead to slight inflammation and soreness on the skin. Also, it leads to itching on the skin thus worsening the condition of acne. So, it is always good to wet your face first and then scrubbing your skin.
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Fab India Neem Tulsi Gel Scrub Body And Face
Forest Essentials Hand Pounded Organic Fruit Scrub
Forest Essentials Revitalising Kashmiri Walnut Gel Scrub
Kiehl’s Clearly Corrective Skin Brightening Exfoliator
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