I'm a big lover of Proactiv and I've mentioned their products a few times on my blog which you can see here. Recently, I was emailed some of Proactivs top tips for blemished skin and they're really good so I thought I'd post them along with 3 of my top tips! I hope this helps you out if you have blemished skin and if you have any tips then go ahead and post them in the comments :)
Proactiv's top tips for blemished skin -
1. Even if you have oily skin, you must remember to moisturise. This is because when skin becomes dry and begins to lose its delicate balance, it will compensate by producing even more oil - moisturising will keep your skin nourished and healthy - not oily.
2. Fake it, don't bake it. Sun exposure can be bad for your blemishes as tanning stimulates both peeling and oil production simultaneously - and that is a recipe for clogged pores.
3. Don't overuse moisturiser. Apply lotions sparingly - all you need is a ten pence size amount to light cover the entire surface of the skin where needed. Too much will just clog your pores.
My top tips for blemished skin -
1. Don't panic! I can remember panicking a lot when I used to suffer badly with breakouts and that's probably the last thing you should do as stress is one of the main causes of spots. If you're a teenager the chances are that your blemishes are just hormones and within a few years, maybe even more they'll clear up on their own naturally.
2. Get into a good skin care regime. I cannot stress enough how important a decent skin care routine is. You must always cleanse twice a day to ensure that any dirt and make up is washed away which will prevent breakouts and also moisturise twice a day. These are just the basics. You can also add toners, serums, face masks, exfoliators etc.
3. Make up is your friend. I've heard so many people tell me that make up is bad for your skin and it will just break you out even more but in my experience I can tell you that it's only bad for your skin if you sleep in it. If you cleanse it away, I don't see the harm. If you're insecure, invest in a decent coverage foundation that's light on the skin and your insecurities will soon fly away!
So there are mine and Proactivs top tips for blemished skin! I hope you found them somewhat helpful and like I said earlier, if you have any tips then make sure to let me know by leaving a comment!
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