Skincare Habits That Make Acne Worse

Acne is a common skin condition that usually occurs during adolescence. It is caused by overproduction of hair follicles and sebaceous glands. While acne doesn't have a major health impact, it can take a toll on physical appearance and even take a toll on an individual's self-esteem. As a result, many people resort to a variety of treatments for acne, including skin care. However, there are some skincare habits that can make acne worse, and this article describes the skin care habits that make acne worse.

1. Over-cleansing: While keeping your skin clean is an important step in preventing acne, over-cleansing can also lead to exacerbated acne. Excessive cleansing can damage the skin's natural barrier and stimulate the skin to produce more oil, which can exacerbate acne.

Recommendation: Cleanse your skin daily with only warm water and a gentle cleanser, avoiding over-cleaning.

2. Using irritating cosmetics Some irritating cosmetics, such as those containing alcohol, fragrances, and pigments, can cause skin irritation and inflammation, which can worsen acne.

Recommendation: Use mild cosmetics, such as alcohol- and fragrance-free products, and avoid cosmetics with harsh ingredients.

3. Overuse of exfoliators Exfoliators can help remove dead skin cells from the surface of the skin, but overuse can lead to damaged skin that can worsen acne.

Recommendation: Use exfoliating products only once a week and avoid overuse.

4. Not paying attention to sun protection The ultraviolet rays in the sun can stimulate the skin to produce more oil, which can make acne worse.

Recommendation: Use sunscreen every day, especially when you are outdoors.

5. Squeezing pimples is a common mistake that makes acne worse. Squeezing a pimple can lead to increased inflammation, which can lead to worsening acne.

Recommendation: Instead of squeezing pimples, use certain acne-specific products to help control acne.

6. Using products that contain alcohol Alcohol can lead to dryness and inflammation of the skin, which can worsen acne symptoms.

Recommendation: It is very important to avoid products that contain alcohol.

7. Using harsh cleansers may exacerbate acne symptoms by causing dryness and inflammation to the skin.

Recommendation: Avoid wrong skin care habits such as over-cleaning, using irritating cosmetics, over-using exfoliating products, not paying attention to sun protection, and squeezing acne, so as to maintain the health and beauty of the skin.

8. Pop or squeeze the breakout.

When a pimple is popped or squeezed, it may push some of the material inside (such as pus, dead skin cells, or bacteria) deeper into the skin. When this happens, it increases inflammation. This can lead to more pronounced acne and sometimes scarring and pain.

Recommendation: Use acne plaster , which can protect your acne well from the invasion of foreign microorganisms. You also need to pay attention to some details when using acne patches. First of all, clean the skin before use to prevent the patch from sticking to the dirt and oil on the surface of the skin and affecting the absorption effect. Secondly, the patch should be tightly attached to the acne to avoid air from entering, so as not to affect the absorption effect. Finally, after the patch has been used for a period of time, it should be replaced in time, so as not to accumulate too much oil and bacteria on the patch, which will lead to the deterioration of acne.

In short, an acne patch is a convenient, simple, and effective way to treat acne, but it cannot completely replace other treatment methods, and some details need to be paid attention to. If your acne is more serious, it is recommended to see a doctor for more professional treatment. If you have deep or painful acne, you need to see a dermatologist for help clearing it up.

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Editor: kiki Jia

Date: July 11, 2023