We all know acne to be a skin condition that affects the underlying layers of the skin.
We also figure that people with oilier skin are more susceptible to the skin condition than others.
While that may be true to some extent, people with dry skin are not immune to developing acne problems.
In fact, there is a correlation between dry skin and acne that would surprise most people.
During the winter season, when humidity drops, people who normally have dry skin start to experience more skin irritation.
As a result, their skin starts to itch.
In very extreme cases, this leads to cracking of the skin, leaving it vulnerable to the bacteria that can cause acne.
If you happen to have very dryskin and you want to safeguard yourself from getting an acne attack, here are some dos and don'ts for you to consider: - Glycerin and Glycolic Acid - Use a moisturizer with glycerin, glycolic acid or mineral oil.
Although these things are oil based, they also serve the purpose of keeping your skin moist so any itching and flaking is reduced.
Also, its better to be slightly oily rather than ENTIRELY dried out.
- Oil Free Toner - Use an oil free toner each morning to cleanse your skin so you don't have excess bacteria buildup that can make your skin vulnerable to acne.
- Patting the Face - Instead of rubbing your face with a towel when you dry off -- be after a showing or when wiping off sweat -- try patting it dry in order to avoid irritation that can lead to cracking of the skin, which only encourages further acne problems.
- No Hot Water - At all costs, avoid bathing in hot water.
Why? Simply because you would be surprised at the rate at which it dries the skin out.
Bathing in hot water would quickly show you how close the connection between dry skin and acne truly is.
Because there is a link between dry skin and acne, people who suffer from overly dryskin need to take extra precaution, especially during the colder months of the year.
We also figure that people with oilier skin are more susceptible to the skin condition than others.
While that may be true to some extent, people with dry skin are not immune to developing acne problems.
In fact, there is a correlation between dry skin and acne that would surprise most people.
During the winter season, when humidity drops, people who normally have dry skin start to experience more skin irritation.
As a result, their skin starts to itch.
In very extreme cases, this leads to cracking of the skin, leaving it vulnerable to the bacteria that can cause acne.
If you happen to have very dryskin and you want to safeguard yourself from getting an acne attack, here are some dos and don'ts for you to consider: - Glycerin and Glycolic Acid - Use a moisturizer with glycerin, glycolic acid or mineral oil.
Although these things are oil based, they also serve the purpose of keeping your skin moist so any itching and flaking is reduced.
Also, its better to be slightly oily rather than ENTIRELY dried out.
- Oil Free Toner - Use an oil free toner each morning to cleanse your skin so you don't have excess bacteria buildup that can make your skin vulnerable to acne.
- Patting the Face - Instead of rubbing your face with a towel when you dry off -- be after a showing or when wiping off sweat -- try patting it dry in order to avoid irritation that can lead to cracking of the skin, which only encourages further acne problems.
- No Hot Water - At all costs, avoid bathing in hot water.
Why? Simply because you would be surprised at the rate at which it dries the skin out.
Bathing in hot water would quickly show you how close the connection between dry skin and acne truly is.
Because there is a link between dry skin and acne, people who suffer from overly dryskin need to take extra precaution, especially during the colder months of the year.
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