Protecting Our Skin From Acne
April 26, 2009 by Aly Walansky
Filed under Beauty, Skin Care
As it gets warmer out, our skin is more in danger than ever of breaking out.
As I’m sure anyone whose ever been a teenager can well attest, acne is a major pain in the bum.
As it gets warmer, our tendency to sweat grows, and that also makes our pores clog with oil more: And thus, more breakouts.
How can we cut down our risk? There’s a bunch of stuff we can do!
Cleanse your face!
This may sound obvious, but if you don’t want clogged pores, make sure to cleanse twice a day. Also use the right cleanser for your face – if you have sensitive skin, make sure you use a regime made for that.
Use Toner
For the longest time, I had no idea what toner’s purpose was, but now I get it: Toner not only gets the last bits of dirt and makeup off your face, it also helps clean off the cleanser itself! This makes it easier for moisturizer to stick to it in the next step.
Hydrate!
Drink lots of water…believe it or not, it’s great for your skin
And speaking of hydration…
Make sure use moisturizer – it’s essential, even for oily skin!
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I’ve always wondered what toner was for and because I didn’t know, never really used it. I guess what you said makes sense, I think I’ll give it a try again, especially seeing as I have a lot of trouble with spots.
The idea is to use a toner that’s right for YOUR skin. Remember, not all skincare products will work on every face.