Moisturizing Acne-Prone Skin

Moisturizer is probably the most underappreciated component to your everyday acne regimen. We all know that cleanser is important, as it removes dirt and oil from our skin, and the topical medication is obviously essential. However, most of us figure that we don't need moisturizer.

For most people, it makes little sense to moisturize our skin when it is already oily. It seems this would make the problem worse if anything. If this dilemma caused you to completely eliminate moisturizer from your regimen, you may be missing out on clear skin. The smallest details can have an immense bearing on the success of your treatment.

To this day, people continue to buy the notion that oily skin is what causes acne. No part of this statement is true. If you look hard enough, you can find hundreds of people with a clear complexion that have oily skin. So, why is this statement held as credible? Oily skin happens to coincide with another condition, dry skin. The body produces additional amounts of oil (or sebum) when our skin is not hydrated or dry. So it is not the oil that creates the problem, but rather the irritation from the lack of moisture. Oil is not moisture, it just helps seal in whatever existing moisture there is. Irritation and acne do not make for a nice combination.

What people unknowingly do when they rule out moisturizer is deprive their skin of much needed moisture. Your skin suffers even more from the ordeal when you use cleansers and acne topicals. You are doing it a big disservice by choosing not to use a moisturizing product.

The bottom line is this. If you've been negligent in sticking to your regimen, as outlined by the instructions included in you acne treatment kit, or those provided by your dermatologist, you need to reform your habits now. An immense improvement can come about. Apply a non-comedogenic moisturizer before or after your acne topical and your skin will eventually stop pestering you with new breakouts.

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October 10 2009 | Acne | 1 Comment »

Treating Acne Despite a Face Injury

It?s not uncommon for people to sustain facial wounds during the course of their day. Perhaps they misjudged the proper moment to lean their heads forward when they entered a vehicle, or got hit with a baseball or tennis ball while out playing sports. Nevertheless, a facial injury can be disruptive, especially for those who suffer from acne.

After all, they have to apply topical creams to their skin to ensure their acne remains under control. Dermatologists often fail to prepare their patients for dealing with injuries while on treatment. Fortunately, we have some advice to divulge to help you accomplish this.

Anytime you have a wound, it should be treated immediately. Don't stress too much over your acne if you see that blood is gushing out of an injury. You need to address it right away. Use rubbing alcohol or some other anti-bacterial solution to ward off the possibility of infection. When the bleeding has subsided, let the injury sit for the time being. Although you might be tempted, don't touch the injury site with your hands. They may spur an infection. Do not apply any of your acne topicals to the site, they will stunt healing by causing irritation.

Most wounds will eventually start to scab over. You will need to exercise some control and refrain from picking at them. A covering that resembles a band-aid will prove helpful in this pursuit. Replace the covering every so often as a combination of sweat and oil will come to contaminate it. These can obviously cause new breakouts. We all know that bacteria appreciates warm and dark climates.

Remember that harassing wounds can lead to scars, and also breakouts. The bacteria under your fingernails can infect the wound site,. When you see that the scab has healed, you can start to apply miniscule amounts of your topical medication to the area. You can gradually up the dose to the proper level. If you feel that's not the best approach for some reason, speak to your dermatologist before proceeding.

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October 05 2009 | Acne | No Comments »