10 THINGS TO DO IF YOU HAVE ACNE-PRONE SKIN

Having acne prone skin can be a real pain , acne is  caused by many reasons like pollution , lifestyle and hormone imbalances . So , its really important to look after your skin . Here are a few methods that you should be following

1. Drink a lot of water

Drinking water is extensively important it improves digestion,circulatory ,helps in flushing out toxins , and the list continues.

 2. Keep your  skin clean

Washing  face regularly can keep oil , germs , dirt away from your face  . Thus causing lesser chances of breakout  ,make it habit to wash your face thoroughly, use mild face washes such as the BLUSH AND GLOW  range from LAKME . Clean you cell phones before keeping it near your face , sanitize your hands regularly .

3 . Following a proper skin care regime

 Remember your  skin has to be cleansed , toned and moisturized irrespective of your skin type.

Cleanse your face with a face wash or a dermatologist recommended soaps like KETOSTAR , DERMADEW ( do consult a dermatologist or do a patch test ),  acne treatment soaps can be a real savior.
  Toner is a definitely a blessing , if you have oily and acne prone skin do not skip the toner .There are a number of benefits of a toner like shrinking pores , soothing the skin , prevents excess  of oil .
Moisturize and sunscreen is a must as well,  be wise while choosing your sunscreen , selecting a broad spectrum sunscreen which  hydrates as a moisturizer as well. 

4. Avoid popping your pimples

 If you do it then stop right away!!!  this  will only damage the skin tissue further more leaving behind scars , or if they are pus inflamed  they do spread.
instead , dab  a little mouthwash using a q-tip on the acne and it will  reduce eventually .

6 . Makeup

Either you cant or don't  apply make up due to break-outs or you have blemishes due to unhygienic make up methods.

So prep your face with a toner and a moisturizer and apply a light foundation or a beauty benefit cream , never forget to set your makeup with translucent powder

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mix your moisturiser with foundation for a better coverage , increase the foundation proportion for more coverage .

Use clean makeup tools and products . never put untidy hands into any makeup products.

7 . Covering spots

 Acne scaring is heart breaking . It takes a solid amount of time for scars to fade away . Acne marks appear due to the production of melanin in the area of the damaged tissue , the spot becomes light as new skin layers get added and the old ones were out . Concealers  can be your hero in obtaining a blemish free skin .

 Apply  a cream concealer on your blemishes and dark circles with your ring finger in dabbing motion and blend well with a sponge or brush , a color corrector can also be used if the spot is too intense.

8 . Night care

Well after a hectic evening ,  night care regimes are pretty tiring but leaving makeup or dirt on your face for 6-8 hours will only damage the skin , so make sure you remove your makeup , wash your face  and apply a night cream , night creams work miracles on your face they nourish and calm your skin . Change pillow cases at least every 10 days.

9. Avoid oily and junk foods

Eating healthy food  rich in anti-oxidants  helps in  removing toxins  from the  body , reduce the intake of oil . A  research says that foods with high sugar , carb level increase levels of insulin in the body causing inflammation and skin problems .

10. Do not use random products

Do not use any skin care products until it is a verified brand , read the description , ingredients and shell life , do not apply and product if you are not sure about it , read reviews on the product  ,  make sure to undertake a patch test  and check for allergy.

quick fixes

 1 . Touch up with talcum powder or baby powder when face turns too oily or use wet wipes when not       wearing makeup
2 . Place a ice pack on the pimple for about 10 mins to reduces the redness and bumpiness , or apply a      little white toothpaste on the acne , leave over night.
3 .  Make a paste of fuller's earth ( multani mitti ) with water and wash after 15 mins this tightens             pores and freshens up the skin.
4 . Use rose water , aloe Vera gel or fenugreek water  as a toner.
5 . Use baby wipes or coconut oil to remove any sort of makeup.
6 . Apply aloe Vera gel or olive oil  as a night creams.
 
Do try these out and see visible changes in your skin