Useful tips for clear skin

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To have clean and healthy skin, you need to know how to clean your skin, combined with building a healthy diet and scientific skin care. So in the daily skin care routine, what are the tips to keep the skin clean and healthy?

1. Skin Cleansing Tips

1.1 Cleanse the skin step by step Acne usually appears on the face, back, neck, chest and shoulders - the places with the largest amount of oil glands on the skin. Acne can happen to everyone. However, the right treatments will help control acne effectively. So you should clean your skin step by step.
1.2 Gentle Face Wash Over-washing, exfoliating with harsh cleansers, etc. can irritate the skin and make acne worse. Therefore, you should wash the affected area twice a day with mild cleansers and warm water to reduce irritation.
1.3 Use an oil-free cleanser Oil-free soaps or cleansers won't clog your pores, causing whiteheads, blackheads, or acne. Therefore, you should choose products that are oil-free, non-comedogenic and do not clog pores. You should choose some cleanser with ingredients like benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid that are recommended by dermatologists. At the same time, you also need to make sure to use a soft and clean washcloth. Or better yet, wash your face with your hands instead of a washcloth.

2. Tips for choosing cosmetics

2.1 Avoid oil-based cosmetics Foundation or blush can clog pores. Mineral-based, light and smooth cosmetics are less likely to clog pores. Therefore, you should avoid oil-based cosmetics by choosing products labeled "noncomedogenic".
2.2 Remove makeup thoroughly If you are in the habit of wearing makeup, use an oil-free foundation. In addition, no matter how tired you are, you still need to remove makeup thoroughly before going to bed. This helps to give you a clean and healthy skin.
SEE ALSO: Exfoliating tips to help clear acne

3. Sunscreen tips for skin

3.1 Do not sunbathe UV rays in the sun can increase the risk of skin cancer, premature aging and the formation of wrinkles on the skin. Therefore, you should not sunbathe and use tanning booths. Also, some acne medications, including retinoids, can make the skin more sensitive to the harmful effects of UV rays. Therefore, you need to apply sunscreen regularly and limit sun exposure.
3.2 Choose the right sunscreen You should use an oil-free sunscreen or a moisturizer with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 30 or higher. It will help protect the skin from UVA and UVB rays. Besides, you should choose products labeled "noncomedogenic" - do not clog pores. Sunscreen should be applied in moderation and reapplied every 2 hours.

4. Acne tips

4.1 Do not pop a pimple Popping a pimple will cause more problems. Specifically, squeezing acne can push inflammatory substances deep into the skin, easily causing inflammation and acne scars. Therefore, you should not squeeze acne to help acne heal faster and leave less scars.
4.2 Use Acne Medication Correctly There is no immediate cure for acne. Acne medications also don't work overnight. Many treatments will take weeks to improve your skin. Some medications can take up to 6 months to clear up. After that, basic skin care (washing face with mild soap, bathing daily,...) may not be enough. You may need to continue taking the medicine even if your skin clears up. When using acne medication, you need to follow the instructions of your doctor, do not arbitrarily use too little or too much.
4.3 Consider any acne treatments If the acne treatments you're using aren't working as expected, see your doctor to find another treatment. There are many medications that help clear acne on the skin. Some medications will have to be prescribed by a doctor before they can be used.

5. Some other notes

To have clean and healthy skin, in addition to the above tips, you must also pay attention to the following issues:
Do not use hair care products with a lot of oil because it can clog pores when the hair is brushed. in the face. If you have oily hair, you should wash your hair every day. When using spray or gel products on your hair, you need to avoid letting them come into contact with your face; Do not let your hair touch your face: If you have long hair, you should pull your hair out after going to bed, not letting your hair touch your face. This is important in skin care and protection because hair contains oils that can clog pores and cause skin breakouts; Do not touch or rub your face: Touching your face can make acne worse. Besides, you should avoid letting your cell phone come into contact with your face. When you need to answer the phone, you can use a headset instead of holding the phone to your cheek. In addition, you should not rest your face on your hands because hands can carry oils and germs that can irritate acne; After exercising, you should wash your face thoroughly and take a shower because sweat can make acne worse; Use a new cotton ball, cotton swab, or makeup remover when applying lotion or makeup. With cotton balls, cotton pads, cotton swabs, ... you should only use it once and then throw it away. If you use your hands to wash your face, apply skin care products, etc., you should wash your hands before doing so. Also, clean your skin thoroughly before applying makeup; Use an oil-free moisturizer to soothe irritated skin and prevent breakouts. Clean skin is an important condition for you to take the next skin care steps. You can follow the above skin care tips to have clean, healthy, acne-free skin.

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Reference source: webmd.com