Acne cleansers are in great supply- and often, you might not know what to choose. There are some general “don’ts” and “dos” to finding the right cleanser- something you usually will have to try by trial and error.
Much of the success of an acne cleanser is all in the technique- but first, you have to find a proper cleanser. You should find one that claims to be oil and comedogenic free. Some offer to be ‘mild’ or ‘non-irritating’, which are definite plusses. For milder cases, you can find cleansers with salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide. Often, a good scrub from one of these cleansers that is followed by a gentle application of medication works best.
As mentioned before, it is all about technique and knowing what to do, and what not to do. First, you will want to wash your face about 2-3 times a day. Any more than that, and you will irritate your skin- something extremely bad for acne sufferers. Usually, you will want to use your bare hands so that nothing irritates your skin- although some people believe the extra grit is good for removing dead skin cells. It is safer, however, to use your hands instead.
When you dry your skin, you should ‘pat’. Rubbing or any other motions will very likely irritate the skin, which as mentioned before, will directly cause acne. You should pat your face down gently, there is no need to scrub- but make sure you face dries nonetheless.
As far as acne cleansers go, there are some favorites in the industry. Foams are a recent addition that have received much praise for going on and rinsing off smoothly- a very mild and un-irritating treatment. Acne home treatment such as DermaClear claim that their product is all you need, but should be regarded with caution. Products that claim to be the next miracle cure are often hoaxes or scams- so be sure to read reviews before buying. Although DermaClear has worked for many, often you will need more than one product to maintain healthy skin. Other top picks include the salicylic and benzoyl peroxide mentioned earlier- good picks for anti-acne chemicals.
Cleansers are vital to prevent acne- and should be regarded as a daily routine. Any less, and you are doing your skin little good. You should also make sure that you wash your face long enough- many quit washing after seconds, thinking it is enough. With this new knowledge on cleansers, you should be on your way to preventing new flare-ups of acne.
