Steps to take care of acne-prone skin

Dark acne skin makes your skin less sharp and loses its inherent beauty. Taking care of acne skin properly to avoid darkening is the concern of many women. Women not only use products to fade dark spots but also have to change their lifestyles to care for and improve their skin.

Generally, acne is divided into 2 types: non-inflammatory acne and inflammatory acne.
Non-inflammatory acne: This is the mildest and easiest type of acne to detect. In essence, non-inflammatory acne is formed by clogged pores and appears as blackheads or whiteheads. Blackheads have a dark appearance and may be slightly flat against the skin. Whiteheads are small, skin-colored bumps. Inflammatory acne: Any pimple that appears red and swollen is a sign of inflammation. The nodules often turn into pustules. Then there are deeper, more painful acne. These inflammatory nodules are usually larger than regular acne and feel as if they are under the skin.

To have an effective acne skin care process, you need to determine your skin type. Normally, oily skin is prone to acne. Dry skin can also cause acne. The cause is determined to be due to the living environment or bad skin care habits that cause skin irritation and clogged pores.
Here's how to determine your skin type:
First, wash your face with a cleanser with natural ingredients. Next, pat dry and do not apply any skin care products. A few hours later, check your skin. If your skin is shiny, you have oily skin. Conversely, if your skin appears rough or red, it means you have dry skin. Combination skin will be dry on the cheeks and oily on the forehead, nose and chin (T-zone). According to experts, acne can appear on any skin type.

Skin care products can be purchased at pharmacies, retailers. Dermatologists recommend that the more benign the products are, the better for the pores. Some ingredients should be included in acne skin care products such as:
Salicylic Acid: Has the effect of unclogging pores and reducing inflammation. This is the ideal ingredient to treat blackheads, whiteheads and help pustules disappear faster. Benzoyl peroxide kills acne-causing bacteria and works best on inflammatory acne. Retinoids have an exfoliating effect to unclog pores. At the same time, inflammation is also prevented. SEE ALSO: Acne skin care: Do's/don'ts

Skin care routines that are not suitable for skin type or intended use can aggravate skin problems. Here are the steps to take care of acne-prone skin that may be helpful to you.

Step 1: Cleanse skin: This is an important step in the process of acne skin care. You should choose a face wash that is suitable for your skin type. Step 2: Use toner: Toners help remove excess oil - this is a contributing factor to acne. Also, toners can lighten the skin. Step 3: Moisturizer: Whether you have dry or oily skin, moisturizers are essential, because they have a moisturizing effect on the skin. Step 4: Sunscreen: A little sun exposure can improve acne. However, too much exposure to the sun or in a tanning booth increases the risk of skin cancer. On the other hand, some acne treatments can increase your skin's sensitivity to the sun. Therefore, using a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 will help protect the skin. Step 5: Makeup: Acne skin is usually not recommended to wear makeup, but this is a way to help women quickly cover acne and redness.

Step 1: Remove makeup: If you are a person who often wears makeup or has to work in a dusty environment, removing makeup is essential. Proper makeup removal will help open pores, in order to soothe the skin. Some makeup removers also have moisturizing effects. Step 2: Cleanser: After a long day, there will be a lot of dirt on the surface of the skin. Facial cleanser will help gently remove dirt, oil. Step 3: Spot treatment: After washing your face, you need to do a spot treatment to help the ingredients go deep into the skin to help treat acne, fade scars... Step 4: Exfoliate: Exfoliate exfoliate once or twice per week to remove dead skin cells that can clog pores and lead to breakouts. Step 5: Mask: Masks can help prevent oil, moisturize dry skin, and reduce redness. Use up to 3/week for optimal results. If you've followed all the steps above but your acne is not improving, you should see a dermatologist. After examination and diagnosis, the doctor will determine the type of acne and acne condition. Accordingly, your doctor may prescribe you some medications to treat acne such as:
Prescription antibiotics A short course of oral antibiotics Topical retinoids Oral contraceptives (combination) or oral spironolactone off-label prescription). SEE ALSO: Makeup and skin care with acne

Some ways to prevent acne are guided by dermatologists as follows:
Do not arbitrarily squeeze, scratch, pick or rub on acne. This can lead to skin infections as well as scarring and slow wound healing. Avoid wearing tight headbands, baseball caps, and other hats. Avoid touching your face with dirty hands. Avoid cosmetics or lotions that are not of clear origin or are not suitable for your skin. Do not leave makeup overnight. There is no consistent evidence that chocolate, milk, etc. can cause acne. However, you should avoid any foods that you find making your acne worse. In short, to prevent and treat acne, you need to have patience. Because when using acne products, you need at least a month before thinking about trying a new product. To see results, women need at least another 3 months of treatment.

References: ericlinic.vn, medlineplus.gov, healthline.com