Tip 1:
Don’t over-wash: washing your face more often won’t help clear up breakouts. Cleansing twice daily is a good rule of thumb.
Tip 2:
Stick to a regular, proven skincare routine: the key to clear skin is regular use of effective products - and maintaining a good skincare routine.
Tip 3:
Practice prevention: pimples actually begin to form 6 to 8 weeks before you even see them. Use a cleanser or treatment that contains an ingredient such as salicylic acid regularly to help keep pores clear and prevent new breakouts.
Tip 4:
Give your skin a break: to reduce skin irritation, wait 10-15
minutes after washing your face before applying topical pimple
treatments and follow the manufacturers' directions.
Tip 5:
Seek medical help: if your acne is severe, causing scarring or affecting your enjoyment of life, visit a GP or a dermatologist for further help.
Tip 6:
Go oil-free: use oil-free make-up, oil-free sunscreens and oil-free moisturisers.
Tip 7:
Eat well: it’s always a good idea to eat a well-balanced diet high in fruit and vegetables for good health and to give your skin the best possible chance of being pimple-free.
Tip 8:
Don’t pick or pop pimples: this will only make your pimples worse and may even result in red marks or scarring.
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Pimple myths and acne tips
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Go oil-free: use oil-free make-up, oil-free sunscreens and oil-free moisturisers.
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