Read Part I of “How to get rid of adult acne.”
I noticed that ever since I posted about adult acne last month that many folks have been reading that blog entry. Glad to see you find it useful! So I thought I’d share a few more tid-bits I’ve learned to help keep acne at bay:
1. When washing your face, WASH with warm/hot water and RINSE with cold. Washing with warm water helps to open your pores, allowing the cleanser to penetrate deeper. But be sure to rinse with cold water so that you close your pores back up.
2. Wash your face twice a day, especially before you go to bed. . . seriously, this makes a world of difference.
3. We all know that stress can cause “facial formalities.” :) The next time you feel stress welling up inside, trick your body by closing your eyes and taking 3-5 deep breathes. (Honestly, this works wonders.)
4. Don’t use so many products on your face and think you’re actually making headway. At one point, my personal cleansing regimen included 5-6 items—a cleanser, Evoclin (prescription), a moisturizer, Epiduo gel (prescription), a cream, and some eye stuff. Whew! I WAS SUFFOCATING MY SKIN! What I learned was that simplicity goes a long way.
5. It goes without saying, but keep your hands OFF your face.
6. Drink plenty of water. If you don’t work out regularly, take your weight and divide by 2. That will give you the number of ounces you need to have every day (NOTE: 8 ozs. equal 1 cup.) If you do exercise, drink more water. ;)
If anyone has any specific questions about getting rid of acne, just let me know. I’d love to help someone bypass the pain I went through.
Hope these tips helped! Don’t forget to read Part I of “How to get rid of adult acne.”
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