Acne Treatments For Sensitive Skin


ACNE TREATMENTS FOR SENSITIVE SKIN - WHAT TO AVOID

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Not all hope is lost for sensitive acne prone skin. However, you must steer clear of the traditional acne-fighting ingredients of benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid, along with a host of other ingredients. Many of these ingredients will, more than likely, irritate and inflame your face possibly to the point of discomfort or pain. You might also experience redness, cracking of the skin, flakiness, and dry patches.

Irritating Skin Care Products To Avoid

  • Astringents that contain irritating ingredients
  • Bar soaps
  • Facial masks that contain irritating ingredients
  • Scrubs that are abrasive and/or contain irritating ingredients
  • Toners that contain irritating ingredients

Irritating Skin Care Steps To Avoid

  • Cold water
  • Facial loofahs
  • Hot water
  • Icing the face
  • Scrub mitts
  • Steaming the face
  • Sun exposure, excessive

Irritating Ingredients To Avoid

Some of the ingredients that you should steer clear of are:

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  • Alcohol
  • Bergamot
  • Camphor
  • Cinnamon
  • Citrus juices
  • Citrus oils
  • Clove
  • Eucalyptus
  • Fennel
  • Geranium
  • Lavender
  • Menthol
  • Mint
  • Papaya
  • Peppermint
  • Phenol
  • Sodium lauryl sulfate
  • Wintergreen
  • Witch hazel

BUYER BEWARE OF SO-CALLED ACNE SENSITIVE SKIN TREATMENT

Don't fall victim to the hype and rely solely upon phrases like "hypoallergenic", "noncomedogenic", "designed for sensitive skin", "dermatologist tested", and the like when purchasing acne treatments for sensitive skin. Currently, there are no regulations that determine what the industry's standard for these terms should be. Therefore, companies are free to make their claims without having to answer to anyone.

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GOOD INGREDIENTS FOR ACNE SENSITIVE SKIN TREATMENT

Anti-inflammatories and anti-irritant type of ingredients are a great choice for sensitive acne prone skin. Some of the more prevalent ingredients that you will find in cosmetics and facial skin care products are:

  • Allantoin
  • Chamomile
  • Coenzyme Q-10
  • Comfrey
  • Dogwood
  • Grape Seed
  • Green Tea
  • Vitamin C

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ACNE TREATMENTS FOR SENSITIVE SKIN

Here are a few tips to help improve sensitive acne prone skin:

  • Use gentle hypoallergenic skin care products.

  • Use noncomedogenic (doesn't clog pores) and hypoallergenic make-up products.

  • Drink a sufficient amount of water for your size each day to help expel toxins from your body.

  • Eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables each day.

  • Quit smoking or at least cut down.

  • Eliminate alcohol, caffeine, and carbonated soft drinks.

  • Eliminate unnecessary stress from your life.

ADDITIONAL READING - ACNE TREATMENTS FOR SENSITIVE SKIN

If you would like to read some additional articles relating to acne and sensitive skin, then click on the links below:

Acne Prone Sensitive Skin
Acne Sensitive Skin Treatment
Acne Treatment For Sensitive Skin
Acne Treatments Sensitive Skin

The content of this website is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for the advice you may receive from your health care professional.



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