Can You Prevent Acne from Forming?

You shouldn’t have to wait for acne to appear in order to do something about it.acne

Keeping your skin healthy and clear is important for everyone; however, we know that many teens and even adults deal with acne on a regular basis. Acne can certainly affect not just your appearance but also your self-esteem. Our Peoria, AZ, dermatologist Dr. Vernon Mackey knows that clear skin is important. Here are some useful tips for keeping your skin acne-free.

Keep Skin Clean

This might sound like a no-brainer but not everyone understands what it takes to keep skin clean and healthy. Even if you aren’t someone who deals with acne regularly you should still wash your face twice a day in order to remove excess oil, bacteria, toxins and dead skin cells. Be gentle with skin. You don’t need to scrub in order to get skin clean. Also, use lukewarm (not hot) water and opt for a gentle, fragrance-free cleanser.

You Still Need to Moisturize

Most people assume that if they have acne that they don’t need to moisturize their skin. This is a big no-no! Everyone can benefit from moisturizing daily. Once you are done cleansing your face it’s time to apply moisturizer. The type of moisturizer you use will depend on the severity of your dryness. Of course, if you have an oily T-zone you’ll want to use a lighter moisturizer for these areas while using a heavy moisturizer on drier regions.

Choose Makeup Carefully

There are certain products that can actually clog pores and lead to breakouts. If you use brushes or sponges you’ll want to make sure that you replace them often or thoroughly disinfect them to prevent old makeup from remaining on bristles and sponges. Make sure that the makeup you use says its “noncomedogenic”, which means that it won’t clog pores or cause acne. And remember to always wash off makeup off in the evening before going to bed.

Dealing with acne that you just can’t get under control? Acne can surface for many reasons and it’s important to figure out the cause so that we can help reduce your flare-ups. Call Advanced Desert Dermatology in Peoria, AZ, today.

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