Understanding Skin Basics Of Acne

Acne can occur in all skin types. However, once you know your skin basics it is easier to prevent and treat pimples. The treatment for acne involves two aspects: external and internal treatment. The external treatment for acne depends on whether you have oily or dry skin. The internal treatment is the same for either skin type.

Acne With Oily Skin Basics

Persons who have oily skin, due to the overproduction of sebum, are more susceptible to acne than others. By keeping in mind the following tips, you can control acne outbreaks in oily skin:

• Wash your face with warm water twice a day using a mild antibacterial cleanser or soap. Thereafter rinse your face with cold water.
• An astringent can be used to remove the extra oil.
• Use gel based moisturizers or serums.
• Avoid oil-based sunscreens and cosmetics.
• Avoid skincare products that use alcohol.
• Shampoo your hair often as oil from the hair can reach the face.

You can also try out the following natural remedies to control acne.

• Soak lemon skin in tepid water for some time. Squeeze it. Wash your face with the solution and let it remain for half an hour. Thereafter wash your face with warm water.
• Use face pack of made from gram flour or clay or an orange peel face pack.
• Apply toothpaste on the pimples before going to bed. Wash it off the next morning.

Acne With Dry Skin Basics

Acne on dry skin occurs due to the loss of natural moisture. The skin becomes flaky. In extreme cases the skin may crack and bleed. You can control acne in dry skin by using the following tips to ensure that your skin is hydrated:

• Clean your skin twice a day using oil-free cleansers.
• Use a gel-based moisturizer. Look for lotions or creams containing the following ingredients- aloe Vera, glycerin, salicylic acid, linoleic acid mineral oils or ceramides. These help to increase the moisture content in the skin.
• Use oil-free cosmetics and oil-free moisturizing sunscreens that have been designed for people with dry skin acne.

Internal Treatment For Acne

To fight acne it is essential to adopt a lifestyle that will help the skin keep healthy. You can lead a healthy lifestyle by:

• Doing exercise. This enhances the oxygen content of the skin and flushes out toxins. Through sweating the clogged pores open up. However you should make sure you wash off the sweat.
• Drinking eight to ten glasses of water each day.
• ?Eating more fruits, vegetables, whole grains and organic proteins.
• Avoiding too much of exposure to the sun especially between 11 am and 2 pm.
• Quitting smoking if you are a smoker.

The most important factors to control acne are to keep your skin clean and maintain a healthy lifestyle.