Acne is the bane of every teenagers existence am I right? That's what I used to think. As a teen I was one of the lucky ones that never got acne. Ha! Well, the wool was pulled over my eyes. As I entered into college my acne problems really started and only continued off and on from my 20s with the hormonal turmoil of having kids, and now still.
I am not a dermatologist and all of these tips are ones that I have come across, learned about from my dermatologist, and through lots of trial and error. My skin isn't perfect and I still have flareups, but for the most part it has gotten better with a consistent skincare routine.
Tip #1: Wash your hands and Don't touch your face!
So much bacteria, dirt, oils, etc get onto our hands. So try not to touch your face! Touching your face could cause flare-ups. If you can't wash your hands then use an antibacterial hand wash like LimeLife by Alcone's all natural, non-drying Lemon Drop hand sanitizer. Our purifying hand gel contains lemon, ginger, and Lisea essential oils to refresh, instantly sanitize, and moisturize skin. One pump will leave hands feeling clean and delicately scented. Available
HERE in a 2oz travel size or 8 oz pump size.
Tip #2: Wash your face twice a day (and after sweating)
Sweating, especially when wearing a hat or helmet, can make acne worse. So wash your face with special attention given around the hairline and be sure to wash for at least a good minute. Use circular motions taking attention to get up and underneath your fine facial hairs (yes, we all have them). You want to choose something gentle that will remove all of your makeup, oils, dirt, sweat from the day. I highly recommend
Dream Clean Cleanser by LimeLife by Alcone. This amazing cleanser gently foams as a result of its natural fruit extract,
Soapberry.
This ingredient also combats acne-causing bacteria and inhibits melanin production, reducing the appearance of age spots and sun damage. The Aloe Vera in this cleanser creates a shield to keep moisture in and pollutants out, while Extract of White Tea adds antioxidant benefits and Spirulina Platensis Algae
firms skin. It's also paraben-free and leaping bunny certified.
Click HERE to buy.
Tip#3: Use your fingertips to apply a gentle, non-abrasive cleanser. Using something harsh could irritate your skin.
See Dream Clean above.
Tip #4: Be gentle with your skin. Use gentle products that are alcohol-free. Do no use products that irritate your skin, which may include astringents, toners, and harsh exfoliants. Dry, red skin makes acne appear worse.
Tip #5: Scrubbing your skin can make acne worse. Avoid the temptation to scrub your skin. Instead try using a clay mask, like our Masque of Zen, that draws impurities to the surface and then gently exfoliates. Or our gentle Skin Polish Mask. Then wash off with lukewarm water.
This gentle, acne-fighting mask with Montana Clay, Tea Tree Oil, White Carrot Oil, and Cinnamon Bark, acts simultaneously against all the major causes of skin imbalance. Used regularly it will greatly improve the health of your skin, reduce acne outbreaks, and bring a youthful glow. You can also use this as a spot treatment and even leave on overnight for a spot treatment. Check it out HERE
Skin Polish Mask is a lemony fresh, nutrient-rich mask and scrub hydrates, balances, and reduces inflammation. Natural Jojoba Beads roll away impurities, as well as dead and dehydrated skin, so oils from Olives, Lemon, and Cypress can restore and protect your skin. Use regularly to balance your skin and unearth a youthful glow.
Buy HERE
Tip #6: Rinse with Lukewarm water, not HOT.
Tip #7: Moisturize. Even if your skin is oily, contrary to popular belief, if your skin is oily it actually needs more moisture and hydration not less. If you teach your body that you are getting enough oil and hydration, it will stop producing too much oil! Getting on a consistent skincare routine helps so much!
We make it easy with our Skincare sets where you can build the skincare routine that works for you.
My recommendation for acne prone skin? Our Skin Confidence Collection
This is great for ALL ages and genders from teens to adults! This teenager had been using the following regimen for 3 weeks : Dream Clean, Masque of Zen all over overnight 1x/week, and moisturizing with skin therapist and One Drop Wonder.
Customize a skin routine that is perfect for you. The combination of naturally derived and effective ingredients in our cleansers, moisturizers, and masks create unique routines that first balance your skin and then maintain a radiant complexion.
For Oily Or Acne Prone Skin Types: We suggest Dream Clean, Masque of Zen, and Cool Balm Click HERE to see more. In the winter or drier climates, Skin Therapy has also been great!!
Another product that has been a wonder creme for so many is our wonderful
Forty Cure Creme.
- Tamanu seed
- Lavender.
- So many have found relief from acne using this amazing product.
- It's a moisture-rich cream that contains a blend of Citrus and Lavender Essential Oils and a valuable ingredient, Tamanu Seed Oil, obtained from "The Forty Cure" tree in Tahiti. This oil is used to treat wounds, rashes, burns, eczema, rosacea, dry skin, and many other skin ailments, and is the main ingredient in this therapeutic body cream.
Tip #7: Shampoo regularly. If you have oily hair, shampoo daily.
Tip #8: Let your skin heal naturally. If you pick, pop, or squeeze your acne, your skin will take longer to clear and you increase the risk of getting acne scars. (I'm speaking from personal experience here).
The use of our One Drop Wonder, one ingredient, Pomifera OIl, can help with healing scarring.
One Drop Wonder is a light-weight, vegan oil that is cold press isolated from the seeds of the Maclura Pomifera fruit. The precious oil is cold-pressed extracted and can be mixed with any of our products to act as a booster to enhance that product's benefits. Click HERE for more info.
Our customers love these products separately, but love them even more together. The ingredients in Sotoks reduce the appearance of dark spots and tighten skin, while One Drop Wonder boosts their effectiveness and provides skin with beneficial antioxidants and Omega-6 known to fight visible signs of aging. These tried-and-true customer favorites are a dynamic duo for healthier, more youthful looking skin! These two together can help with discoloration especially if you're left with dark, hyperpigmentation scarring from the acne.
Tip #9: Stay out of the sun and tanning beds. Tanning damages your skin. In addition, if your dermatologist give you a prescription, some acne medications make the skin very sensitive to ultraviolet (UV) light, which you get from both the sun and indoor tanning devices. (Using tanning beds increases your risk for melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, by 75%).
Tip #10: Change your pillowcases regularly if not nightly! When you're sleeping and the products from your hair, oils, dirt, etc get onto your pillowcase it can easily get on your face causing breakouts.
