[BEAUTY TIPS] How To Get Clear Skin

This article will help answer those questions by providing some evidence-based tips on what you can do to get the glowing complexion you want.

1. Wash your face twice a day

If you’re prone to breakouts or have oily skin, don’t skip on washing your face as part of your morning and evening skin care routine.

A study found that there was a significant improvement in the acne lesions of those who washed their face twice a day. Meanwhile, those who only washed their face once a day had the greatest increase in pimples.

2. Use a mild cleanser

The aisles at most drugstores are packed with all sorts of facial cleansers. Trying to figure out which one is right for you can be overwhelming. When it comes to choosing the “best” cleanser, fancier may not necessarily be better.  A mild cleanser without a lot of ingredients and fragrances can work just as well as more expensive options.

3. Apply an acne-fighting agent

According to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), many topical therapies can help fight acne. The key to finding the most effective one for you knows what type of acne you have.

Depending on the type of acne you have, the AAD recommends the following:

• Comedonal acne (blackheads and similar bumps). Look for products that contain retinoid like adapalene gel (Differin).
• Mild acne. Topical benzoyl peroxide can help fight mild acne, either on its own or together with a topical retinoid.
• Inflammatory acne. Topical dapsone 5 percent gel is recommended, particularly in adult females.
• Acne with scarring. Azelaic acid preparations can help reduce acne and the risks of acne scarring.

If you want to simultaneously target different types of acne, the AAD recommends using a combination of benzoyl peroxide, tretinoin, or adapalene gel. Using these treatments together may dry out your skin, so be sure to use a moisturizer to keep your skin hydrated.

4. Apply a moisturizer

Like cleansers, moisturizers don’t have to be expensive or filled with fancy ingredients. More importantly, look for a moisturizer that’s noncomedogenic. This means it won’t clog your pores.

If you have oily skin, moisturizers labeled “lightweight” may be best to prevent a heavy, greasy feeling.

Some people find they have to switch to heavier moisturizers during the winter months when cold, dry air can leave skin feeling tight and dried out.

5. Exfoliate

Exfoliation can help remove excess dead skin cells. If these cells stay on your skin for too long, they can clog your pores and lead to breakouts. Having a buildup of dead cells on your face may also make your skin look dull, flaky, or prematurely aged.

6. Choose makeup that won’t clog your pores

A 2013 study found people who use cosmetics seem to be more likely to have skin breakouts. Makeup can cause its own form of acne that doctors call acne cosmetica. This condition causes small, raised bumps that usually appear on the chin, cheeks, or forehead.

7. Don’t pick at your skin

Picking or popping a zit exposes the pore to even more bacteria, including those from your hands. It also increases the risk of infection or scarring.

Source: https://www.healthline.com/health/skin/how-to-get-clear-skin#relax