I have been battling with pimples since puberty but I never had major
acne. Just a few annoying pimples here and there and mostly on my forehead that
left me with ugly, black spots on my face when they were momentarily gone only
to make a reappearance sooner rather than later.
I started seeing a dermatologist when I
was about 26 but for my scalp eczema not my acne. I mean I was managing to keep
my face under control, sure I had pimples but I had accepted them and they were
not a big deal to me. They would disappear eventually... At first I was
apprehensive about it because I thought she was just looking to squeeze more
cash out of me but I soon realised that it was probably best I listened to her;
after all my skin wasn’t at its best.
My dermatologist suggested I switch my
daily skin care products and introduced me to a product range called Eucerin. I
had tried many products before, some would leave me with swollen eyes and lips
and others with a facial rash, and it sucked. I remember an incident in high
school where my mom gave me a product on the recommendation from a friend, yeah
it got rid of the pimples but my face swelled up like a balloon and my mom
forced me to go to school like that. My right eye was huge from the swelling; I
could barely read my notes in class (hahaha). I informed the dermatologist of
this and she assured me that this product was different; so I gave it a try. My
skin started to make really positive and noticeable changes and I was a happy
customer.
With the dermatologist's
recommendations and my own research, this is how I get the best of my acne prone
skin:
I use products from the Eucerin range
for my daily cleansing routine. Eucerin is a great product because I find it
light and gentle on the face. I alternate between the Eucerin cleansing gel and
the Eucerin DermoPurifyer Cleanser (depending on which is
available or cheaper in store) to wash my face daily in the mornings and
evenings.
After Cleansing I follow with the Eucerin
DermoPurifyer Toner. I use a cotton pad and put a small amount on the pad
then gently wipe my face with it. I do this twice daily as well.
The last and final step is the Eucerin
DermoPurifyer Mattifying Fluid. The mattyfying fluid moisturizes the face
and is very light. It leaves the skin feeling hydrated and soft. I mix this
with Cetaphil Daylong SPF 50+ sunscreen. I mix the 2 creams
together in the palm of my hand then apply them to my face in a circular
motion.
I also make use of a Himalayan Charcoal
face mask (purchased from The Body Shop) weekly. I usually use it on a Sunday.
It's a mud like mask that you apply to a wet face then leave on to dry. I keep
it on my face for 15 to 20 minutes then rinse it off with lukewarm water. I
follow it up with my Eucerin moisturizer. During the week if I feel like it I
use The Tea Tree Mask from The Body Shop. Tea tree has many benefits including
removing impurities and absorption of excess oil.
Additional facial skincare tips:
- Always remove make-up before bed: when I'm too
lazy to wash my face I use baby wipes for make-up removal
- Try not to use make up every single day and
allow your skin to breathe but if you must; go for light, breathable make
up products
- Do not pick at or pop your pimples
- Make sure to drink plenty of water
- Cut down on sugar: I have personally noted
that my acne outbreaks are triggered by too much sugar
- Use a light sunscreen that is effective but
won't clog your pores
- Make sure you wash your bedding i.e. pillow
case regularly so that you sleep on a nice clean pillow
- Don’t
over wash or over exfoliate your face as this will strip your skin of its
natural oils and can lead to over production of oils
- Eat
clean – follow a healthy diet. Healthy eating does wonders for your skin
as it gives your body all the nutrients it needs to look it’s best
That's how I take care of my skin and
keep it clean, fresh and acne free. I have a few breakouts every now and again
due to hormones when it’s that time of the month; otherwise I have my acne
under control. Our bodies are different and react differently to products, so
what worked for me might not necessarily be the best option for you but I urge
you to give these products a try… see how it goes. May your skin stay beautiful
and acne free!
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