As if having acne wasn’t enough of a challenge on its own, just about every consumer product designed for the skin somehow interferes with the condition. Take for instance foundation, a part of every women’s makeup toolkit that helps create a consistent an uniform complexion. While it may temporarily mask your acne from the outside world, it may be giving you new pimples in the mean time. Although many products including foundation are labeled as being non-comedogenic, they end up still causing breakouts.
If we look at some of the more aggressive products used on the skin, like pore strips and skin bleaching creams, the end effects can be even more disastrous. Pore strips, which were designed to help extract blackheads from the nose and other areas of the face, often severely irritate the skin, disrupting the pores near the extraction site. This ultimately results in new pimple formation. Skin lightening products like hydroquinone skin bleaching cream can be one of your biggest enemies if used improperly. While many of them do contain natural ingredients, their primary function is to remove thin layers of the skin bit by bit to help even out abnormalities in your complexion. These bits of skin that are intended to slough off can end up clogging pores, exacerbating your acne. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to help prevent this.
The exfoliating function of the skin is often impaired in a person who suffers from acne. By introducing skin lightening cream to diminish acne scars into your skin care regimen, you are giving your skin even more work to contend with, drastically increasing your risk for complications. You can help your skin out by using a moisturizer to aid in the exfoliating process. There is no need to purchase cleansing products that have abrasive beads in them. Something gentle like Cetaphil will work just fine. Cleanse your skin in the morning and at night for optimal effect.
Many acne sufferers buy the misconception that oil causes acne, so they stay clear of moisturizer. To tell you the truth, dry skin can be more of a risk factor for the condition than oily skin. You should moisture your skin in the morning (with a product that has some sort of SPF) and at night. Consult the instructional material provided with your skin lightening cream to see whether you can apply moisturizer before or after the bleaching cream.
If you are under the care of a dermatologist for your acne, check in with your doctor on a regular basis so that they can ensure you’re not compromising your progress with skin lightening cream. If you don’t have the luxury of doing so, it will be up to you to monitor your condition closely and stop treatment if the bleaching cream excites your acne.
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