Banish Your Blemishes

Whether you're 15 or 50, you can probably relate to the pain and discomfort of acne. Zits, blackheads pimples—call them what you will—we’ve all had our run-ins with this obnoxious skin condition. While there are plenty of medical treatments available, there are also steps that you can take on your own to improve your complexion. Here are a few simple acne treatment tips that will help put your skin at ease.

Don’t Pick!

Picking at pimples and blemishes will only make them worse. Popping and squeezing increases inflammation, worsening the appearance of acne. More importantly, it can spread bacteria, resulting in further breakouts. So resist the urge to pop and spare yourself the added damage.

Gently Cleanse

Don’t scrub and pummel your face with harsh ingredients that can aggravate acneic skin. Attempting to dry out your complexion will lead to rough, flaky skin and clogged pores. Instead, wash your face with a mild cleanser twice daily and pat dry. Try an oil-free daily moisturizer to keep skin hydrated without clogging pores.

Avoid Too Much Sun

While many people may think that a tan helps clear up your skin, it’s only a temporary fix. The sun may mask your acne for a short time, but it can also dry skin out and lead to further irritation and breakouts. Additionally, many medical acne treatments increase the skin’s sensitivity to UV rays, so overexposure can actually worsen your complexion and reverse the effects of your medicine.  Use a daily moisturizer or foundation with SPF 15.

Choose Your  Makeup Wisely
Always read labels. If your makeup products contain harsh chemicals or petroleum-based oils, then they will most likely clog your pores and induce breakouts. Look for a noncomedogenic, or oil-free, foundation to let your skin breathe. Dermatologists generally recommend mineral makeup formulas, because they don’t contain irritants found in traditional cosmetics.

Free of all known irritants and dermatologist-recommended, mineral makeup by Pür Minerals provides flawless coverage that won’t clog pores. To further soothe acneic skin, view the complete line of skin care treatments.