DOs AND DONTs FOR ACNE

Do's and dont's for acne and important precautions to be taken

1. Avoid using oil-based creams, ointments and make-up products.
2. Do not rub, squeeze or pick pustules.
3. Follow sin-care routine scrupulously.
4. Do not use any beauty soaps or moisturisers. Use a medicated soap.
5. Try to have regular sleeping hours. Odd sleeping hours can flare-up all these problems.
6. Supplement your diet with lots of fresh fruits, vegetables, sprouts, and fruit juice.
7. In case of severe acne, consult the doctor.

Acne Precautions to be taken:

• Avoid using cosmetics, which contain Vaseline.
• Choose non-alkaline soap/face wash.
• Do not use any facial cream or other products containing socetyl stearate, isopropyl isostearate, isopropyl palmitate, isopropyl myristate & sodium chloride. They can cause acne.

Night routine for acne: Remove your make-up with a liquid make-up remover. Wash with soap and water and then apply an anti-pimple/acne cream.

Morning routine for acne: Wipe your face with an anti-acne lotion. Let this lotion dry naturally. If you do not want to use an acne lotion, use an astringent or rose water. Apply calamine lotion. This acts like a protective lotion.