By Maggie Hira
Use a glycolic acid or salicylic acid cleanser on your skin twice a day. These acidic cleansers remove dead skin cells and unclog pores to prevent inflammatory infections. Follow up with an oil-free moisturizer to prevent skin from becoming excessively dry. Take oral antibiotics such as tetracycline, doxycycline (Vibramycin), minocycline (Minocin) or erythromycin. These are powerful acne medications ...
By Kimberly Kunaniec
Follow the directions of the specific brand that you purchase and wash your face with a gentle cleanser when you are finished. Before using pore strips or other methods to remove blackheads, open your pores with steam or a hot compress. Spending 3 to 5 minutes holding a hot, damp washcloth over your skin may not seem like a good use of time. However, it will allow your pore strips to remove ...
By Clark Sarullo
Make a honey facial cleanser. Combine ½ cup of honey with ½ cup of mild liquid soap. Pour in ½ cup of water and stir, making sure not to shake and cause it to foam. Honey is full of potassium, which nourishes the skin and kills bacteria. Use witch hazel as a natural toner for the skin. Witch hazel is naturally astringent, yet it is gentle enough not to cause further irritation ...
By Ysabel Doran
Included are Renewing Cleanser, Revitalizing Toner and Repairing Lotion. For about $10 more, you also get Oil Free Moisture with SPF 15. An additional $10 on top of that buys Proactiv's Daily Oil Control. The Proactiv products containing active acne-fighting ingredients are Renewing Cleanser, Revitalizing Toner and Repairing Lotion. Oil Free Moisture with SPF 15 helps counteract the ...
By Ysabel Doran
Cleans your face twice daily with gentle pH balanced cleanser formulated for acne-prone skin. Look for cleansers labeled "non-comedogenic." Avoid cleansers that contain benzoyl peroxide or other drying acne medications. These may be irritating to the skin when used in combination with other acne products. Follow cleansing with a 0.5 percent salicylic acid toner. Salicylic acid helps prevent ...
By Cynthia Wren
Choose a cleanser that does not contain salicylic acid, or one that is specifically made for sensitive skin. These products are not all created equal. Test out any new cleanser in trial size whenever possible before committing to it. Your local dermatologist can also give recommendations for your skin type and may even have samples for you to try. UV rays damage the skin, and damaged ...
By Sarah Letts
Wash your face twice daily, using an antibacterial cleanser. If you don't remove makeup, debris and sweat from your skin, they can clog your pores and lead to acne. You can find all-natural cleansers, free of chemical ingredients, at most health stores. Many cosmetic lines also offer all-natural products. Use a deep-cleaning mask on your skin. Masks that contain natural ingredients such as ...
By Jay Wren
If you must shampoo your hair more than every other day or so, choose a very mild, moisturizing cleanser that has a low pH level. Avoid cleansers that have a high wax or alcohol content, because although they may make your hair feel better initially, they are ultimately more drying. Follow up any cleansing with a moisturizing shampoo. Use a wide-tooth comb on your damp hair to avoid pulling ...
By Kimberly Kunaniec
Choose a gentle cleanser rather than a harsh, medicated variety. Tough cleansers may leave your skin dry and flaky. Find a mild cleanser that can be safely used twice a day. Once a week, use a gentle facial scrub to remove dead skin and unclog pores. Excess skin cells can collect in pores and trap oils inside, leading to blackheads and other acne conditions. Do not exfoliate your skin ...
By Cynthia Wren
Choose a cleanser that is specific for your skin type. Older skin may require a gentle cleanser that doesn't strip natural oils and helps maintain moisture, while younger or oily skin needs a cleanser with salicylic acid to help prevent breakouts. Moisturization is important for glowing skin. Keeping the skin hydrated both inside and out plumps up the skin cells and allows for ...