Acne Cure
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Acne
Acne
Understanding acne and the different types of acne people suffer from can help in determining what methods of acne control should be attempted without worsening the condition .....
Acne
Understanding acne and the different types of acne people suffer from can help in determining what methods of acne control should be attempted without worsening the condition .....
Most women shy away from being called too sensitive. But when
the subject is kin, theyre all too willing to wear the scarlet
S. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, at least
40% of women believe they have sensitive skin, although most
dermatologists report that only a fraction really do.
Sensitivity defined as skin thats prone to irritation from
products, weather, or stress is a real (albeit misunderstood)
condition. Its not the same as an allergy. It means you have a
lower tolerance for irritating ingredients, such as fragrances
and dyes. The evil twist here is that the more skin reacts, the
more sensitive it becomes. Imagine normal skin having a natural
barrier like Saran Wrap. People with sensitive skin have a
disrupted barrier all the time. But by identifying what disrupts
that barrier and protecting it with the right moisturizer, you
can develop a thicker skin.
1. Read Labels Before applying creams, lotions, or makeup,
read the ingredients list. The fewer ingredients on the label,
the better. All products and formulas should be free of
fragrance, dye, and isopropyl alcohol (commonly known as rubbing
alcohol). And beware of botanical ingredients and oils. Test
each new product on the side of your neck for a few days before
using it on your face.
2. Cleanse Wash you face with a milky, non-foaming liquid
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scrubber, which can be too abrasive for sensitive skin. Rinse
face well by splashing with lukewarm water and pat with a soft
towel, leaving skin slightly damp. There is no need to use a
toner, which generally contains drying and irritating isopropyl
alcohol.
3. Moisturize Dab moisturizer onto damp skin in the morning
and night. Look for one that contains ceramides, fatty acids, or
cholesterol, all of which help form a protective barrier against
irritation. In the morning, when the moisturizer is absorbed,
apply a sunscreen (with an SPF 15 or higher). It should also
contain zinc oxide or titanium dioxide, which are least likely
to cause reactions.
Cheat Sheet
1. Choose the right products. Allergy-tested means it doesnt
have ingredients that cause common reactions. Noncomedogenic
means it wont clog pores. 2. Read labels. Not everyone with
sensitive skin is troubled by the same thing, but the most
common irritants, in order, include fragrance, isopropyl
alcohol, dyes, PABA, lanolin, sorbic acid, formaldehyde, and
benzoic acid. 3. Dont assume that natural products are safe.
Some botanicals (rosemary, sandalwood, arnica) and essential
oils (jojoba, tea tree, lavender) may irritate. 4. Test samples
on the neck for several days. If they dont irritate you,
theyll probably be fine for your face. 5. Dont try an arsenal
of new products at once. Similarly, if skin breaks out, stop
using everything, and reintroduce products one by one. 6. Be as
gentle as possible. Use a creamy, liquid cleanser or a soap-free
bar and rinse with lukewarm water. Avoid Buf-Pufs and
washcloths. Pat with a towel and leave skin slightly damp. 7.
Moisturize with a product for sensitive skin, or one that
contains fatty acids, cholesterol, and ceramides. 8. Every day,
be sure to apply a PABA-free sunscreen that contains titanium
dioxide or zinc oxide.
Daily Basics
1. Wash with a milky, non-foaming liquid. 2. Use a soap-free
formula with oatmeal that calms dry and itchy skin. 3. For day,
use a fragrance-free moisturizer containing a non-irritating
sunscreen. At night, smooth on a noncomedogenic formula that
helps fortify the skins barrier while you sleep. 4.
Dermatologists say that sensitive-skin sufferers are more likely
to avoid using sunscreens, associating them with past reactions
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what you put on your face. Hair spray can cause breakouts along
the hairline. Use an allergy-tested and keep the hair off the
face whenever possible.
Extra Help
1. To soothe redness, dermatologists recommend using a
fragrance-free treatment. A dime-size dab of an over-the-counter
1% hydrocortisone cream also relieves itching. 2. For dryness on
the body, increase resistance to the environment with a product
containing lipids, which is safe for sensitive types. 3. To
treat blemishes, start with an irritant-free face lotion that
minimizes blotches with vitamin A. Follow with a concealer that
wont aggravate acne, which does double duty by helping clear
and conceal blemishes. 4. Dermatologists like products that get
their color from iron oxides, which are less likely to cause
reactions. Theyre also talc-free, which means they wont rob
skin of the moisture it needs.
Tricks of the Trade
1. Dont shower or bathe for more than 20 minutes, or youll
dry out your skin. Use lukewarm water. 2. Dont start any
aggressive treatments during the winter, when skin is dryer and
more sensitive because of low humidity and indoor heating. A
humidifier helps skin from becoming parched. 3. Grainy or
chemical exfoliants can cause breakouts. Excessive daily
scrubbing rubs the sebaceous glands, which can clog pores. Use a
clay or mud mask to slough off dead cells instead. 4. Facials
are trouble unless theyre simple, steam-free, and employ
fragrance-free products. 5. Avoid chemical peels and laser
treatments if youre sensitive to exfoliants and skin-lightening
creams. 6. If acne medications irritate your skin, ask your
doctor about taking oral antibiotics or birth-control pills,
which can help minimize blemishes. 7. Keep Retin-A treatments to
only once a week. Dilute the strength by mixing it with your
moisturizer. 8. For skin that seems provoked by anything and
everything, ask you dermatologist about cleansers and
moisturizers that are normally prescribed for hypersensitive
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