If you think acne and other skin blemishes are only a concern of the teenager, then you are most definitely wrong. Indeed, blemishes can affect the skin at any age, and cause all sorts of problems. The good news is that there are plenty of ways to minimize the appearance of blemishes and stop them from occurring altogether. Keep reading to find out what they are.
Cleanse tone and moisturize
A good skincare routine is the foundation of healthy and blemish-free skin. Of course, this means two things. First of all, your skincare routine needs to be regular. This means cleaning, toning, and moisturizing every evening and morning too.
Also, it is vital that you pick products that are suitable for your skin type. This means if you have delicate skin it’s important to stay away from cleansers that are too harsh and can strip your skin of important oils. Similarly, if your skin is on the drier side, picking a richer moisturizer will help to replenish the oil levels and make avoiding dry patches, damage, and blemishes easier.
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Exfoliate
Exfoliation is also an important way to keep your skin free of blemishes. This is because as we exfoliate we remove dead skin cells and dirt that could otherwise block the pores and lead to spots or acne.
However, it is also crucial to remember that exfoliation is the process of sloughing off a layer of dead skin. What this means is doing it too much can hurt your skin’s balance and health and make you more vulnerable to blemishes and acne. With that in mind, once a month is best for exfoliation, with those that have a blocked pore problem only increasing to once a week at maximum.
Use a face mask
A big trend in dealing with blemishes and acne right now is face masks. These work by both cleaning the pores on the face and removing toxins, while also delivering useful ingredients directly to the skin to help it heal and regenerate.
Of course, there are thousands of facemasks on the market right now. With that in mind, be sure to choose one of the anti-acne face masks to make sure you are targeting the problem specifically. You may even want to whip up a batch of your homemade facemask to use once or twice a month to combat blemishes.
Spot treatments
Another recent development in the skincare market is patches that apply directly to any blemishes on your face. These serve two useful purposes, the first is that they create a physical barrier that stops you from being able to touch or pick the spot, something that can introduce bacteria and cause further infection.
Additionally, these spot patches are infused with ingredients that help dry out blemishes without having to pop or pick them. They even come in matte varieties so you can cover them over with makeup, while all the time knowing that they are getting to work removing the pus and sebum that is causing the breakout in the first place.
