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For many acne sufferers summer is a time of additional pain- more breakouts, more acne marks, more painful inflammations. comes to breakouts. The hot weather send our skin’s oil production into overdrive. Combine that with excessive sweating band additional outdoor time our usual skincare routines is not sufficient to keep skin clean of clogging and bacteria.
The sun’s rays are pro-inflammatory, meaning they irritate existing pimples. Your skin’s full-blown negative reaction to the sun is delayed, however, which is why you may notice a temporary improvement in your complexion. Beware however of a drying sun rays that will add more dead skin cell to the oily sebum mix exasperate clogging of the pores . In addition- not only does sun exposure aggravate pimples s, but it can also darken the acne scars and marks. Even worse, many common acne products —like benzoyl peroxide and retinol—may amplify impact of UV rays, causing even more skin damage and even cause cancer. So proper sun protection for adult can sufferers is a must to avoid further skin damage and… skin aging
Us no-comedogenic sun protection products of a minimum SPF of 30, with no mineral oil and preferably the one that contains zinc.
Zinc oxide and titanium dioxide sit on top of the skin, forming a barrier against the sun's rays. Sunscreens with zinc startprotecting you as soon as you put them on. You may have heard you should look for a "broad-spectrum" product that protects against both UVA and UVB rays.
Wash it up after swimming:
Chlorine may have a rep as a natural-born bacteria-killer, but the chemical can be drying to skin. After a dip in the pool, wash your face well with a mild cleanser and rinse number of times. If you don’t have your toiletries handy, a few splashes of fresh water on your face will help dilute the chlorine and lessen its drying effects.
Wash it up day and night
The same cleaning routine should apply before going to bed and after every physical outdoor activity.
Beware of Body Acne:
It’s crucial to clean anything you wear that touches or rubs against your face, because unwashed headgear can spread acne-causing bacteria. You can use rubbing alcohol to clean your bike helmet (or horseback riding helmet, or swim goggles) after every use—or at least as often as you can.
Change your cosmetics and skincare routine over the summer. It applies to both women and men. Use less and lighter cleansers, body lotions and creams. Take advantage of the weather and skip make-up ( chose the one that is water based) and powder.