How to Prevent Dry Skin? - Dry Skin Care
Dry skin can be a real pain – quite literally. Nowadays, it's easier than ever to find tips and tricks to ease dry, itchy skin once the problem has arisen. But why not take a step back? It’s much better to get into a regular skincare routine and prevent it from happening in the first place. Here are some ideas for a beauty routine to help avoid itchiness and keep your skin supple, irritation-free and glowing with health.
Here’s how to reduce pimples and acne by following this acne skin care routine:
Step 1: Look for gentler products
When a breakout occurs, it’s tempting to reach for super-strong cleansers and topical treatments. However, these types of products can lead to irritated, dried out skin, potentially making your breakout even worse. Instead, implement a skin-care routine that hydrates and creates a good balance for your skin on a daily basis.
Step 2: Develop a cleansing and toning routine that works for you
Many acne-fighting cleansers contain salicylic acid, glycolic acid or benzoyl peroxide. These ingredients, when part of a complex formula unclog your pores, dissolving dirt and dead skin cells, which helps reduce irritation and improves your skin’s overall texture. Toners also work to remove extra oil and pore-clogging environmental toxins, resulting in better long-term skin health.
Step 3: Exfoliate to rejuvenate
In addition to chemical exfoliants like salicylic acid, you can also use physical exfoliants to help clear dirt and oil and promote healthy skin cell rejuvenation. Add a gentle exfoliating scrub to your night-time acne skin-care routine a few times a week or use your cleanser in conjunction with a specialised face washing brush. Whichever you choose, make sure it's gentle to avoid irritating your skin.
Step 4: Give your skin a moisture boost
Use a light, oil-control moisturiser or hydrating serum to provide the lasting hydration your skin needs. It is a common misconception that being in the sun can help you cure acne! Debunk this myth and in the morning, be sure to use an SPF moisturiser to protect your skin against the sun’s rays before going out, no matter the weather! Being in the sun will actually do your skin more harm than good.
Step 5: Use topical adult acne treatments when needed
If you really want to take care of a few individual pimples, try using a topical spot treatment at night before bed. You can also place a small spot plaster over the affected area while you sleep to help prevent picking.
Choosing a sheet mask as a skincare for acne
When your skin feels like it needs a pick-me-up, choose a soft clay mask. Kaolin, red and white clay are gentle on the skin, drawing out excess oil and purifying pores without stripping away moisture. A clay mask with activated charcoal is a powerhouse formula that draws out impurities and helps prevent blackheads and blemishes from forming! Try the Garnier Charcoal Serum Sheet Mask or the Garnier Men XL Charcoal Mask to give your skin an instant charcoal detox and deep clean your skin. Here are some more ways to deal with blackheads and keep your skin looking clean and fresh.
There you have it – follow this easy 5-step acne skin care routine to help keep adult acne at bay.