Wearing a mask for a long time during the epidemic 2020 can cause inflammation of the nose, chin, cheeks and even the skin behind the ears. Sweating or humid conditions under the mask can cause acne cracking and other skin problems. In order to solve the problem of facial acne during this period, I have prepared some basic acne treatments for you by investigating a lot.
You should know, everyday skincare treatment starts with washing your face, and salicylic acid face washes are the most important products to solve our acne problem. So it is very important to choose a suitable and natural salicylic acid face wash for your acne.
How to Choose Salicylic Acid Face Wash for Acne
Do you still want to simply use soap and water to improve your acne?
In fact, most ordinary soaps just make our skin excessively dry and leave behind bacteria that can cause acne, which can make the problem worse. Therefore, we must choose the face washes made with salicylic acid specifically for acne. We can effectively prevent the skin from losing too much moisture while cleaning the skin and removing bacteria.
According to dermatologists, the best acne face washes should have at least one of the following key ingredients: salicylic acid, glycolic acid or benzoyl peroxide. Actually, the salicylic acid is the most important one.
Here are their functions：
a. Salicylic acid: which is derived from willow tree bark, wintergreen oil or sweet birch and occurs naturally in fruits like raspberries, cantaloupe and granny smith apples, we can see that this ingredient is so organic and it is so gentle that can work for most skin types.
Aside from being an exfoliant that sloughs away dead skin cells and other pore-clogging impurities, it also has anti-inflammatory properties and helps to resolve inflammation, which is believed to be the main cause of acne.
b. Benzoyl peroxide: also be called the best ingredient for treating the acne. It’s the best ingredient for treating the acne-causing bacteria called p. acnes.
c.Glycolic acid: it is another chemical exfoliant that dissolves the structural lipids that retain dead skin cells and bind them to the surface. What’s more, studies have shown that glycolic acid can effectively encourage the production of collagen and elastin, then restore damaged skin faster and reducing signs of environmental damage with continuous use.
Something We Should Pay Attention
a.Natural and organic ingredients
After all, a luxurious skin care routine will make us feel soft, clean and moisturized, which makes you feel relaxed. However, instead of choosing face washes full of parabens, phthalates, or fragrances, we might as well choose natural and organic producets that allow us to get the same results without harmful chemicals and irritants.
b.Mild products
Face washes containing anti-acne ingredients may make our skin dry. Therefore, we cannot overuse face washes with salicylic acid, which will reduce the moisture originally contained in our skin. And we should choose some mild products, that can keep our skin hydrated.
c.Suitable products
It may be difficult to find the right cleaning agent. Maybe you will keep trying various brands of products in order to find the right cleaning agent. But atomee reminds: If your skin starts to become generally red, itchy, peeling or inflamed, please consult your doctor to switch to a mild formula.
Good Daily Habits For Fighting Acne
In fact, we cannot rely on such anti-acne products, because these products are not actually used as drugs to improve our skin problems. The important thing is that we should develop good living habits.
Change masks frequently: During the epidemic, you need to change masks regularly. According to the survey, masks should be replaced after wearing them three times to avoid travel as much as possible. If the mask is used for too long, the skin cannot breathe and bacteria can grow, causing acne.
Sleep: Sufficient and regular sleep can effectively adjust various organ functions and normal metabolic balance.
Hygiene: Change clothes and bedding frequently, clean hair and body.
Healthy Diet: Eat more vegetables and fruits with high vitamin content to help maintain the balance of nutrition in the body.
Drink water: Water helps us to effectively excrete hormone metabolites. At least 8 glasses of water should be guaranteed every day.
Moisturizing: Use moderately, preferably an oil-free moisturizer specially formulated for acne-prone skin.
Finally, you need to evaluate your makeup habits, because heavy makeup or certain makeup products can cause acne to recur more frequently or more severely. And consider alternative makeup products for acne-prone skin.
Acne is really frustrating, but as long as you find the habits and products that suit you best, it will be much easier. Getting rid of it may be an uphill struggle, but as long as you are prepared well and maintain an optimistic and positive attitude, we believe that you will find the right treatment for your skin.
Now, I hope you have got a lot of basic acne treatment and know how to do the skincare work during the epidemic 2020.
Verona Pinder