Acne can be annoying and embarrassing, both if you are an adolescent or an adult. If you are one of the approximately 50 million Americans with it, then you must know how it actually feels. As you may know, acne may appear due to several reasons. In this list, we are going to share with you some of the best and worst acne-fighting skin care habits.
WORST: Touching your face too often. This simple action can add several microorganisms to your face, making this part of your body one of the dirtiest ones. Adding bacteria to your face can generate acne breakouts. This bad habit includes popping your cysts, pimples or nodules.
BEST: Cleaning your cell phone. These accessories are considered by specialists in the matter as hotbeds for germs. During day to day life, your cell phone is exposed to an incredible amount of pathogenic microorganisms which can easily find its way to your face. Also, the heat produced by the cell phone can help microorganisms to multiply. Cleaning the surface of your cell phone with common sanitizing products each day will help to eliminate this problem.
WORST: Stressing out! This is a factor that aggravates an already existing condition by affecting your hormonal system. Stress is capable of increasing the levels of androgens and cortisol, leading to abnormalities in your skin´s structure and function, with the subsequent appearance of oily skin and acne breakouts. It also increases blood flow to your skin so this will appear inflamed, red and irritated.
BEST: Getting enough sleep. Studies show that for every lost hour you do not sleep at night your stress levels increase approximately 15%. Specialists recommend sleeping at least 7 to 8 hours at night. This will calm your skin and ease your mind.
WORST: Not washing your skin at night. Sleeping with your makeup on is bad and it can be a major problem for acne prone skin. This habit allows the dirt, oil, and sebum to clog your pores, increasing the chances of acne breakouts and interfering with the natural ability of your skin to repair and exfoliate itself.
BEST: Cleansing your face twice a day. In relation to other parts of the body, the face has many more oil-producing glands. If you add the makeup, dirt, smog, sweat, and dust recollected during the day, your face easily turns into a pimples and blackheads producer if not cleaned properly. For this reason, you need to cleanse your face two times a day (morning and night) in a gentle and thorough way. In winter, use hydrating cleansers, and in warmer seasons, use exfoliating cleansers. Learn more about our Oily Skin Control Face Wash.
WORST: Over-cleaning your face. Yes, it is possible to over-clean your face, which can lead to acne breakouts. Continuously cleansing your face with exfoliating products could cause dry skin and irritation, by removing all the good and naturally produced skin oils. As a result, pathogenic microorganisms could take advantage of the situation in your skin.
BEST: Maintain a healthy hydration status. If you drink too little, try to increase the amount of water you intake daily. A good hydration status makes your internal toxins filter through your kidneys and intestines, increasing healthy blood flow and hydrating your skin.
Take into consideration these habits by applying the good ones and eliminating the bad ones from your skin care routine. If you follow these simple guidelines you will have your healthy and good looking skin back in the shortest period of time possible. There are plenty more habits, both good and bad, but we think that these are the most important ones to start building a healthy skin care routine.
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