who would ever want to have a face with zits outbreak in their lifetime? of course, no one! it is embarassing to face other people when you have acne, and sometimes it might cause bullying and depression on youngster. most kids entering their teens have experienced having zits on their faces, some on their necks and backs. comedones that are not fully removed on skin is one of the causes. and in most cases, just like mine; oily skin are the reasons for unwanted outbreaks. they said that the food you eat cause acnes, but research shows that it wasn't always true but not entirely false, though healthy food can greatly help in having and attaining healthy skin. you know you are what you eat, remember. stress, not having too much sleep, dirt, hormone imbalances and low immunity can also cause acne breakouts as well.
to people who have the same experience as me, here is my tips that might help you out. i want to reach out to others whose experiencing the same condition as i have once before. this is what i have done and followed through to prevent myself for having another outbreak. This might not be applicable to all so still follow the regimen you have if that is what is most suited to you. i just want to share this with everyone. hope you like it. (>.<)
1. wash your face, twice daily with soap or facial foams that isn't harsh to the skin. don't wash your face too often for it will remove the natural oil of your face that actually helps in pushing out the stuck dirt on your face and for your skin not to dry out so much. use oatmeal soap or soap with salicylic acid. i use acne-aid soap, but use soap/ foams/ cleansers that are suited for you. when washing your face, first, i use warm water to open up the pores so dirt and oil will be easy to flush out. After, cleanse out the lather with cold water to close the pores back up. while lathering up your face, i used my middle and pointing finger in gently scrubing my face- use circular motion. i just add this up by myself, but i exfoliate my face every two days with St. Ives apricot scrub with salicylic acid, to remove the comedones. when drying your face, pat dry only! don't rub the towel on your face, because it cause tiny opening on the skin for bacteria to go through. just remember this steps.
warm water + soap/ cleansers + warm water + cold water
2. Apply toner. I used L'Oreal Hydrafresh as a toner for my skin. If you are not so sure, look for toner containing tea tree oil. Most people apply their toner with the use of cotton balls, but I apply mine with the use of my fingertips only. Commonly, we wipe the material on our face too much or too harshly, with the thought that all the dirt and oil will be removed completely. It's the general practice that even I used to follow, but because of this that you have more outbreaks than before. Too much rubbing of the material cause minute abrasions on the skin, enough for the bacteria to pass through. There's nothing wrong if you really want to apply the toner on your face with the use of cotton balls, but do it gently, like stroking feather on your face.
3. Moisturize your skin daily and twice a day. Some people assume that moisturizing the skin is not necessary for oily skin, because it might cause the skin to be extra oily and sticky proning the face to more zits, but on my part, I believe that it is as vital as cleansing your face. Moisturizing your face will help your skin to be hydrated, giving you the fresh and healthy look. I have use two moisturizer. First, I use Papulex Isocorrection- twice daily, thinly applied, to help the skin to be fuller in appearance and it helps with the skin regaining its healthier look minus the crater cause by the zits. After using it all up, I continue it with Cetaphil facial moisturizer with SPF 15 to protect the skin from harmful rays of the sun.
4. For acne breakout, use erythromycin + benzoyl peroxide ointment. Most dermatologists offer these ointments, since they concoct it themselves. But if your skin is fine with any ointment, you can use Benzac Ac or Celeteque ointment to dry out the zits faster. Apply thinly. (This is optional, please be sure of the ointment you apply on your face.)
5. Use sunscreen protection when going out. I use BB cream- non comedogenic and gentle to the skin. I use Etude House precious mineral BB cream, Laniege BB cream or Maybelline clear smooth BB cream, but of course apply such creams that you are most likely suited for. I use BB creams because I am not use to going out without make up. If you don't want to use creams on your face, you can just use any sun block. It's up to you. Protect your skin from the sun's harsh rays. It cause damage to skin that sometimes needs medical treatment. If you can't go out without your make up on (just like me), use make up that are non comedogenic.
6. This one optional. Once a month go to your dermatologist or any spa clinic that offers diamond peel. Most comedones cannot be removed by just washing your face, so through this method, comedones that are deeply trapped can be completely remove. This will also aid in renewing you skin in a much healthier look. After this treatment, you will feel that your skin is like of a baby. (>.<)
7. This is some additional help that i did myself and a great help on that, not only for your skin, but your entire body. Take Vitamin C daily. I took up 1000mg of Vitamin C everyday. It helps your skin by renewing healthy cells and it boost your immunity as well. Daily intake of fruits and vegetables is a must too. but most of all, do not neglect water intake. Drinking plenty of water in daily basis promotes detoxification and hydration of skin.
Everybody loves to have a healthy and acne free skin. This may perhaps be because of my very experiences with having acne that I was motivated to make this entry I remember the times I woke up in the morning, and there's a new acne growth on some part of my face. I feel my self esteem going downtown low, having this emotion that you are never pretty. I know some of you guys and gals may have felt the same way. But don't be.. We are all pretty. I hope you will like this post that I made for all and sundry. I want to help out even just by blogging my battle with acne. LOL. Remember, this are just tips you may or may not follow. For proper treatments, you can visit your dermatologists. For more questions, visit me and ask away. I also welcome your suggestions and comments. (>.<)
Thank You Very Much For Your Time
~Ja mata ne~
