How to treat acne? 10 common misunderstandings to avoid

Acne is inevitable during adolescence, because this is the time when acne occurs. It is an obstacle and pain to the pursuit of beauty.

How to treat acne

Adjust your mindset

We have to accept the fact that we have acne on our faces and not worry about it in front of the mirror all day long. There are many reasons for acne. Some people get acne because of pressure from work or study. Therefore, if we learn to relieve stress and adjust our mentality, our body and mind will be able to relax. Believe that as long as you are patient, things will get better slowly.

Develop good eating habits

In daily life, many people like to eat snacks, or grilled, spicy and fried foods, and overeat. This can easily lead to endocrine disorders in our body, and even cause acne, and will recur repeatedly. Therefore, we must adjust our daily eating habits and eat more vegetables and fruits, so that we can effectively remove acne.

Cleaning Properly

Many people often touch their face with their hands after they get acne. In fact, this is very unhygienic and will make the acne worse instead of lessening. Therefore, we must learn to clean our face and keep it clean. When cleaning, you should also pay attention to the method and choose the correct cleaning method. It is best to use warm water when washing your face. Water temperature that is too high or too low will irritate acne. Choose a mild cleanser so that it won’t irritate your skin too much.

Do a good job of sun protection

If we are exposed to the sun for a long time, ultraviolet rays will accelerate the division of epidermal and basal melanin, causing the epidermis to thicken, forming dead skin and aggravating the blockage of pores, making acne worse. At the same time, ultraviolet rays will also deepen the pigmentation. Therefore, it is very important to do a good job of sun protection. We can choose mild and non-irritating sunscreen to reduce the skin's tolerance.

Change pillows and pillowcases frequently

We need to rest every day, so it is important to maintain good hygiene. We have to be in contact with the pillow for such a long time when we rest every day, so the pillowcase and pillow that touch our face must be clean. It is best to wash the pillowcase once a week, and take the pillow and pillowcase out to dry in the sun frequently to prevent the growth of bacteria.

10 common acne mistakes to avoid

1. Squeeze pimples

Squeezing pimples with your hands can easily cause acne inflammation and infection, leaving behind acne scars, acne marks and other late-stage acne problems.

2. DIY tips

Homemade simple acne-removing facial masks are simple and easy to make, but the effectiveness is unpredictable. In severe cases, they may cause skin allergies and aggravate acne.

3. Hormone products

Acne can be removed in the short term, but it will grow again soon. The reason is that the acne-prone skin is not improved from the root, and acne is prone to recurrence.

4. Laser acne treatment

Acne removal is fast and effective, but it is expensive, and there are many things to pay attention to after the operation, and it may leave scars if you are not careful.

5. Oral medication

It has little effect on severe acne, and long-term use can easily cause bacteria to develop tolerance, which will eventually make it ineffective.

6. Leave it alone

Many men with acne leave their acne alone, resulting in recurrence and worsening of acne, which can easily lead to a "moon face".

7. Use salicylic acid to treat acne

Of course, salicylic acid does have a certain acne-removing effect, but it is an acid substance after all, so people with sensitive skin must use it with caution. Friends who don’t have sensitive skin should also pay attention to the concentration and never apply it on your face casually.

8. Use tea tree oil and aloe vera gel to treat acne

Tea tree essential oil also has the effect of removing acne, but be careful: do not use it if you have wounds. Once it touches the wound, black acne marks will quickly form, which are difficult to remove. Aloe vera gel mainly has a calming effect and is not very effective in removing acne.

9. Wearing makeup when you have acne

When you have acne, it is best not to wear makeup, because after wearing makeup, the breathability of the skin will become worse, and there will be residue left over from makeup, which will breed bacteria and make acne more likely to occur. So, it’s best not to wear makeup.

10. Use of "three-no" products

Many fairies don’t know much about skin care, and sometimes they are deceived by WeChat businessmen and buy some three-no products. This is the most wrong practice, because three-no products have no guarantee and are very likely to cause problems when applied on the face.