Acne. Pimples. Blemishes. Zits. Whatever you call them, we all want them GONE. Luckily, there are plenty of things you can do to improve your skin and reduce or even eliminate breakouts.
Acne Skin Care Don’ts
Don’t constantly switch up your acne treatments. This will just irritate your skin. Most acne products take a little time to start working, and occasionally your skin may actually get worse before it gets better. Choose a treatment and stick with it a while before you decide whether or not it is working for you.
Don’t cover blemishes with oil-based or skin-clogging makeup. I know it’s tempting to try to hide pimples with a bunch of cover-up, but this can make your acne worse. Look for products that are labeled “non-comedogenic.”
Don’t sleep in your makeup. Your skin needs to breathe. Be sure to remove your makeup thoroughly at the end of the day. Grab some makeup remover wipes for easy makeup removal even when you’re on the go.
Don’t share makeup or brushes. Everyone’s skin harbors bacteria and oils. You don’t want to transfer these from person to person, potentially leading to infections or more breakouts. Be sure to keep your makeup applicators and brushes clean and replace them regularly when they get gunky.
Don’t wash your face multiple times per day. This can further irritate your skin, leading to more breakouts. You should only wash your face twice a day, once in the morning and once before bed. If your skin gets oily or shiny as the day goes on, use a bit of blotting powder to soak up the excess shine.
Acne Skin Care Do’s
Start with a gentle cleanser designed for acne-prone skin. Murad Clarifying Cleanser has salicylic acid to clear blemishes and green tea extract to soothe irritation.
Follow up with a trusted acne treatment. Murad Outsmart Acne Clarifying Treatment has been clinically proven to reduce pimples, blackheads and whiteheads in just 1 week. It uses salicylic acid combined with lysophosphatidic, hydroxydecanoic, sebacic and glycolic acids to clear skin of acne-causing bacteria, oiliness and blackheads while minimizing dryness and irritation.
Watch your diet and drink plenty of water. An unhealthy lifestyle, eating too much junk food and drinking too much caffeine and alcohol plus not getting enough sleep can all wreak havoc on your skin.
Want an easy all-in-one pack to jump-start your way to clearer skin? The Murad Get Over Zit Kit includes everything you need. It has the Clarifying Cleanser, the Acne Clarifying Treatment and the Oil and Pore Control Mattifier SPF 45 for superior oil, shine and pore control.
Be sure to check out the full line of skin care products available on our website. We guarantee that all beauty lines offered are 100% authentic, never from a third-party, and are items that our beauty team uses on our own hair and skin. Plus, Pandora Beauty offers some of the best prices available on all your favorite salon-quality products at our online discount beauty supply store.
