Top 5 Red Flags That Can Worsen Acne!
Acne is a common inflammatory skin condition that causes spots or pimples mostly around the face, shoulders, neck, back, chest, and upper arms. They are usually common among teenagers undergoing puberty.
Statistics state that about 80% of people in the United States once experienced acne at the age range of 12 years to 30 years.
In simpler terms, acne occurs when skin pores become blocked by hair, sebum, bacteria, or dead skin cells. These blockages in turn produce blackheads, whiteheads, and other types of pimples.
Another unfortunate fact about acne is, when they are not treated properly, it may likely leave scars scattered all around the skin. This is why you need to understand all factors causing acne and how to completely avoid them.
In this article, we seek to outline several actions, red flags, or bad skincare routines that might trigger or worsen the appearance of acne on the skin.
Now, let’s look at the top five.
1. Not Applying Sunscreen
Now, aside from the fact that sunscreens protect our skin from damaging UVA and UVB rays, they are also instrumental in shielding the skin from exposure to free radicals which may worsen acne or trigger signs of premature aging.
So, it’s highly recommended to apply sunscreen before leaving the house. Additionally, exposing the skin to the sun can darken your complexion to the extent that scarring or dark spots will be very noticeable.
2. Picking or Popping Acne Sores
One ultimate rule in skincare is to never pick your pimples or red acne sores. Doing this may lead to severe cases of acne scarring or even pigmentation.
So, instead of picking your skin, we highly recommend using our light acne treatment once you start noticing any signs or symptoms of acne on your skin.
The acne-infected skin is quite delicate so if you don’t apply the right skincare routine, you may be doing yourself more harm than good.
3. Using Oily or Greasy Skin Products
Acne can occur as a result of blockages of the skin pores by an excess oily substance called sebum. So, imagine applying greasy produce when your pores are already blocked with excess oil.
For the best result, we highly recommend avoiding using oily or greasy skincare products on acne-prone skin as they may aggravate the appearance of acne on the skin. Instead of using oily products, we advised using water-based and lightweight skincare products
4. Scrubbing and Wrong Face Wash.
Washing the face seems easy, right? But here’s the deal – wrongly washing an acne-prone face may cause acne flare-ups or possible severe cases of scarring.
For instance, washing the face is focused on removing impurities and unclogging the pores. However, face-washing routines like scrubbing are not advisable for acne-prone skin. Most face scrubs may be too aggressive for blemished skin affected by acne.
On the other hand, scrubbing may increase skin irritation, inflammation, and redness or lead to severe acne breakouts. Besides, the blockages that cause pimples occur deeper into the follicle. So, scrubbing your skin will only affect the surfaces and not the real factor causing acne.
5. Not Taking Acne Treatment Seriously
Just as the saying goes – “commitment to a good skincare routine is the starting point to achieving your dream skin”. This is also applicable to treating acne.
Once you’ve been given a guideline on how to use acne treatment kits. Please we highly recommend that you take the guidelines very seriously. Failing to do so, you may risk the chances of triggering acne breakouts or flare-ups on your skin.
Also, we highly discourage constantly switching in-between acne treatments, and always give time for the product to make an impact before switching to another product. This is because some products may contain conflicting ingredients which may not be good for your skin.
In Conclusion,
Acne is completely treatable once you apply the right product with the right routine. Also, it’s good to note that acne-prone or acne-infected skin is more delicate than normal skin. So, the need to be careful in your treatment routine.
This is why we recommend our Light Acne Kit for perfect and clearer skin complexion.
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