With as many misconceptions as there about about acne, it's easy to become confused about proper facial treatments to deal with the condition. One often ignored, but simple and effective treatment is the importance of using moisturize because many acne sufferers feel they are overly oily.
Treating acne is a daily endeavor, best if done every day, twice a day, with special treatments done once a week. "Special treatments" are generally things that can help, but are more drying or harsh, such as face masks or acne scrubs. While these treatments are effective, we limit their use to avoid over drying or scrubbing our skin and doing unnecessary damage. Yet even just daily washing will dry the face out; absorbing excess oils and washing away dry skin to prevent it from clogging pores is the purpose behind acne treatment to begin with. Without proper moisturizing, your treatment produces more dead and dried skin to clog your pores, and you are back where you began.
You can considerably cut back on the amount of acne and breakouts you get keeping properly moisturized. Applying moisturizer to your face once or a day-- or better yet-- after each time you wash or scrub your skin will vastly decrease chances of breaking out. For many people, it is the missing piece of their routine in their fight against acne, and the last building block they need to have clear skin for good because it is so often taken for granted or mistaken as pore clogging. Though even people with what they think to be oily skin will benefit from this, it's downright critical for those who suffer from dry skin.
Choosing the right moisturizer is important, but an extremely simple affair. A basic, oil free moisturizer will suffice. SPF in your moisturizer is also a great idea. Most acne treatments make the skin sensitive to sunlight, and contrary to popular belief, tanning doesn't help your acne at all.
Moisturizers with scents and fragrances may be best avoided if you are prone to acne to prevent the inclusion of any other irritants. And while salicylic acid is great to have in your acne treatments, you will not want it in your moisturizer as well if you wash your face twice daily. That will be an added agitation for your skin.
If you still fight with breakouts of acne, add in moisturizing your face after washing to your acne routine. You may find it's what you really needed to get on your path to clear, beautiful skin.
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