The Best Acne Treatments to Buy
- Cleansing acne-prone skin must be done as gently as possible. This is because the treatments that follow the cleansing step will contain medicated cream that will make the skin more sensitive than normal. Instead of using a soap or a cleanser that is formulated for acne-prone or oily skin, select a cleanser formulated for sensitive skin types. Be as gentle as you can when washing the face. Avoid being too abrasive when you wash, and do not scrub or rub dead skin off of the face. This can exacerbate acne and cause the skin to become damages or irritated. Just lather up the face using the gentle cleanser and water, then rinse well.
- Acne responds well to benzoyl peroxide creams, but most people make the mistake of using a cream that has a concentration that is too high for their skin. Benzoyl peroxide cream can be found in concentrations of 2.5, 5, and 10 percent, but the only concentration light enough for everyday use on the skin is the 2.5 percent concentration. The benzoyl peroxide cream must be applied using a delicate touch, being careful to avoid rubbing or massaging the cream in to vigorously. Lightly spread a nickel-size amount of the cream around the face until it has been absorbed into the skin.
- All benzoyl peroxide creams are drying to the skin when used on their own, which makes using a moisturizer imperative to successfully treating acne and maintaining clear, smooth skin. The moisturizer used must be an oil-free version and must not contain comedogenic ingredients, or ingredients that would clog the pores or cause blemishes. Non-comedogenic lotions will hydrate the skin without exacerbating the acne, making it wonderful for relieving the dryness, redness and irritation that can occur from benzoyl peroxide creams. This way, you can reap all the acne-fighting benefits of the benzoyl peroxide creams, while still maintaining a hydrated, soft and supple complexion. Spread an amount the size of a dime around the face gently until it is absorbed.
