1) Prevent acne before it starts
small daily-life hacks you can use to prevent pimples before they happen:
Change out your pillowcase every four or five days. A fresh, bacteria-free pillowcase can stop your skin from erupting overnight
Keep your hands off your face. If you tend to rest your chin in your palm, or you're constantly fussing with your face, stop. The oils on your hands can cause breakouts, even in small amounts.
Tie your hair back while you sleep. If you have long hair, keep it off your face while you rest. Braid it back, and use pins or a headband to keep bangs off your forehead
Get your beauty rest. Stress can lead to breakouts, so make sure you're well-rested and calm.
2) Consider a salicylic acid face wash.
Some anti-acne face cleansers contain salicylic acid, which kills the bacteria that can cause acne
To prevent drying out your face, start using a salicylic acid wash only in the mornings and see if that's sufficient. If you still need more help, use it at night as well.
3) Try a clay mask
Clay absorbs excess oil, removes impurities, and even kills bacteria in blemishes for clearer, more even skin. Once a week, after showering, dab your skin dry and apply a clay mask. Leave it in for 10 minutes or until it begins to dry. Rinse off and apply a moisturizer. Do not allow the clay to harden completely or leave it on overnight. It can over-dry the skin.
4) Wash your face at night
Over the course of the day, makeup, dirt, and oil build up on your face. Make cleansing your skin part of your bedtime routine
Use makeup remover. Not only does this prevent it from clogging up your pores and causing breakouts while you sleep, it also stops you from smearing bacteria on your pillow where it can get into your skin night after night. Use a gentle soap. Remember that you want to clean your skin, not completely strip it of all oils if it feels tight and dry after washing, you're using something too strong.
Avoid the eye area; the skin around the eye can be too delicate for most cleansers.
Rinse off by splashing water on your face. Using a washcloth or rag to roughly wipe your skin clean can irritate it more. Instead, bend your face over the sink, cup your hands together, and bring up small amounts of water to splash over your face. About 10 splashes should do it.
Pat dry. Don't roughly rub your skin dry with a towel. Instead, dry it with small, gentle pats or let it air dry.
5) Apply toner
A toner removes excess oil and dirt from your skin that the soap missed, in addition to closing your pores. Not everyone needs to use a toner, but some people find it helpful.
Put a few drops onto a cotton ball or pad. Swipe it lightly over your skin.
6) Apply moisturizer
Using lotion in the morning acts as a primer for your makeup, helping it "stick" to your face throughout the day. Moisturizing at night helps your skin repair itself and stave off wrinkles. Bottom line, it's one of the best things you can do for glowing skin over the long term.
Consider using a lighter moisturizer during the day. If you're prone to breakouts, use a light or gel moisturizer.
Don't forget your neck and décolletage. These areas can get super dry and irritated if you never moisturize them.
7) protect your skin from the sun
Avoid leathery, tough skin by applying a light sunscreen every time you plan to be outside. The lack of sun damage will keep your skin dewy and supple for years to come. Remember, it only takes 15 minutes to get a sunburn, so be prepared. Use a foundation or tinted moisturizer with sunscreen, so your face is already covered.
8) Exfoliate once a week.
If your skin tends to be dry and flaky, a weekly exfoliation can clear out dead skin cells. Find an exfoliant that has a super fine grain, and don't rub it roughly into your skin use light pressure and gentle motions.
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