Wondering why you can’t seem to gain some control over your breakouts? While you may be trying to do all of the right things for your skin, the solution can sometimes be simpler than you think. Read on as Venofye explains what you need to stop doing if you want to keep the appearance of acne at bay.
Stop Using a Cleanser That’s Too Strong for Your Skin
One of the biggest mistakes that people with acne-prone skin make is using a super-powerful cleanser. It’s an understandable mistake because, theoretically, it makes sense that the stronger your cleanser is, the more oil it will be able to remove. In reality, this is true to some extent, but it also ignores the fact that overly powerful cleansers strip away the skin’s protective barrier and moisture reserves too. In the long run, this will only make your breakouts even worse.
Instead, you’d be better off with a gentler cleanser, or even two! Double cleansing can be a game-changer for acne-prone skin. It allows you to use gentle products on your skin while still being able to remove any excess sebum that’s lingering on your skin’s surface.
The key to getting this right is having both an oil-based cleanser and a water-based cleanser. Start with the oil-based formula, follow up with your water-based cleanser, and your skin will feel immediately feel more balanced than if you had used a single, overly-potent cleanser.
Stop Using Comedogenic Skincare Products
Not familiar with the comedogenic scale? It’s time to get acquainted! This rating system measures how likely an ingredient/product is to clog pores and cause breakouts. If you want to prevent the appearance of acne, it’s essential that everything you apply to your skin is either a 0 or a 1 on the comedogenic scale.
How do you know where your skincare products fall on the comedogenic scale? This will require a little research on your part as it isn’t something that’s usually displayed on product packaging. Fortunately, the internet makes this easy! Do an online search for the product in question to quickly find out how comedogenic it is. If this information isn’t available, do some research into the ingredients that have been used in that product itself.
Oily, acne-prone skin does best with lightweight skincare products. The Serpent ThermDeluxe Serum from the Venofye Serpent Thermatox Collection is a great example. Not only will it hydrate your skin and provide plenty of antioxidants, but the lactic acid in this formula will help to ensure that your pores don’t end up feeling clogged or congested.
Stop Over-Exfoliating
Just like with cleansing, it can be tempting to go all out with your exfoliation efforts. After all, the more often you exfoliate or the more aggressively you exfoliate, the better you’ll be able to remove excess oil and pore blockages…right?
Yes and no. Sure, harshly exfoliating your skin will eliminate a lot of that excess oil. However, it will also damage your skin barrier and leave your skin dehydrated. This is bad news for acne-prone skin as dehydration exacerbates breakouts. Not only does it cause your skin to increase oil production but it also inhibits the flow of essential minerals to your skin cells, both of which will trigger breakouts.
What’s the solution? Stop exfoliating more than three times a week. Don’t automatically assume that the more potent exfoliators are better for your skin too. Sometimes, a gentler touch, like that provided by the Venofye Blossom Bee Facial Peeling, is much more beneficial.
What if this isn’t enough to keep your pores clog-free? Try incorporating a clay mask into your skincare routine too. A formula like the Venofye Serpent Thermatox Masque will absorb excess sebum without irritating your skin barrier.
Stop Skipping the Sunscreen
We’ve already discussed how dehydration is bad news for acne-prone skin (as well as for every other skin type!). However, inflammation is something else that needs to be avoided. If your pores are even slightly clogged, inflammation will immediately make everything so much worse.
Unfortunately, UV exposure means that your skin is being subjected to both dehydration and inflammation. While some time in the sun may initially seem to do your skin a few favors, it won’t be long before the subsequent problems start to take a toll, leaving your skin worse off.
This doesn’t mean that you have to completely avoid the sun. Instead, simply keep your skin covered with sunscreen at all times during the day. Of course, you’ll need to go with a lightweight, non-comedogenic formula to ensure that your sunscreen doesn’t trigger breakouts. An SPF moisturizer, like the Venofye Orchard Bee Brilliance Cream SPF 30, would be a great choice!
Stop Allowing Sweat to Pile Up on Your Skin
When trying to put an end to breakouts, many tend to focus on eliminating oil and dead skin cells. There’s no denying the importance of this since both have a tendency to clog up the pores and trigger acne.
However, sweat can be very detrimental too. Even if a small amount of sweat enters your pores and mixes in with the oil that’s already there, it won’t be long before you see some new breakouts. This can happen surprisingly quickly, which is why you need to keep your skin as sweat-free as possible. Ideally, if you’re heavily sweating because of exercise, give your skin a cleanse as soon as you’re done. Don’t allow any sweat to linger as breakouts will soon follow.
Stop Letting Your Hair Touch Your Face
If your skin is prone to breakouts, then the last thing that it needs is more oil piling up on its surface. This will only increase your chances of developing clogged pores, meaning more breakouts!
Unfortunately, each time your hair swipes against your face, this is exactly what happens. Just like the rest of your skin, your scalp produces sebum. This then travels down each strand of hair. It acts as a natural conditioner while also keeping your hair protected. However, it will also lead to clogged pores, which is why you don’t want it constantly brushing against your face.
If your breakouts seem to be more prevalent in areas where your hair comes into contact with your face, it’s time to switch up your hair styling habits. Do what needs to be done to keep your strands away from your skin, while also ensuring that you’re regularly washing your hair, and you should soon start to see an improvement in your complexion.
Stop Stressing
You’re probably already aware of how damaging stress can be to your mental and physical health. However, did you know that it could also be the cause behind your breakouts?
Whenever you’re stressed, your body releases a hormone called cortisol. This has a number of effects on the skin, including increasing both sebum production and inflammation. As you know, both excess oil and inflammation are two of the biggest contributors to breakouts, making stress disastrous for acne-prone skin.
What can you do about this? Find some stress-busters that work well for you. Some turn to breathing exercises while others prefer to get moving and do something physical. Watching a funny movie, relaxing with a face mask, talking to someone, or spending some time in nature can also be great stress relievers. Make an effort to incorporate these into your life and not only will your mental health benefit, but your breakouts should improve too!
Stop Eating Acne-Triggering Foods
Can your diet really have an impact on breakouts? Science says yes, with research showing a strong link between high-glycemic diets and acne. Simply put, if any of the following foods regularly feature in your diet, they could be the culprit behind your breakouts:
- Processed foods
- Refined sugars
- Dairy products
- Refined carbohydrates
- Alcohol
Instead, fill your plate with fresh fruits and vegetables in an assortment of colors, lean proteins, whole grains, nuts, and seeds. Once again, not only does this benefit your skin, but it will do wonders for your overall health too.
Stop Those Late Nights
If you often find yourself staying up until the early hours of the morning, this is another habit that you may need to put a stop to, for the sake of your skin. Why? Because sleep deprivation causes hormonal imbalances, as well as inflammation. Both are big acne triggers. The way in which it weakens the immune system can also leave you more susceptible to breakouts.
Ideally, your skin should be getting around eight hours of quality sleep each night. Not only will this prevent all of the above but it will also give your skin cells a chance to focus on repair. This will help you to get rid of any existing breakouts much faster.
While getting into new sleeping habits can take a while, this is something that’s worth putting some effort into!
Stop Avoiding a Dermatologist Visit
Sometimes, no matter what you do, you’re not going to be able to avoid breakouts on your own. Professional help may be required, and there’s nothing wrong with this! A quick visit to a dermatologist could help you put a stop to the breakouts that you’ve been battling for years.
How can a dermatologist help?
They’ll come up with a treatment plan for you. Whether you need topical medications, oral antibiotics, prescription meds, light therapy sessions, or anything else, a dermatologist will be able to assess your skin and choose the best treatments based on the severity of your breakouts.
Summary
There’s no denying that breakouts can sometimes seem impossible to avoid! However, there’s always a trigger, and putting a stop to yours could also finally allow you to put a stop to the appearance of acne. Follow the tips that we’ve shared above and you should hopefully start to see some positive changes in your complexion!
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