TIPS FOR ACNE FREE SKIN

Dr. Shadan Naji
Specialist at our Dermatology Clinic in Dubai

Acne is one of the most common complaints among our patients.

Acne nowadays is not only a disease of teenagers, an increased number of adult patients mainly females complain of this chronic on & off flare ups on the face.

This condition is mainly related to hormones but also studies have shown a direct connection with make-up and certain skin care use.

In order to reduce and prevent having more flare ups here are some tips that can help you keep your acne under contra

1. Proper cleansing and toning are essential to control
   acne, try to use Salicylic acid-based cleanser and toners
   that would really remove all debris from skin surface and
   reduce oil production.
2. Use specific ingredients regularly to reduce your flare
   ups those usually are used at nighttime. Examples are
   Retinoids, Sulphur, & benzoyl peroxide.
3. Choose your make up wisely, search for products
   that are proven to be non-comedogenic &
   non-acnegenic and reduce the use of foundations to
   minimum.
4. Do not touch you face with your hands unless they
   are clean and only for cream application as this
   might be a source of triggering new flare ups.
5. Change your bed sheets weekly as this might have
   an impact in reducing your blemishes.
6. Finally do a medical cleaning facial every 1-3 months.
   These facial helps eliminating all comedones and
   reduce their formation and it has direct impact in
   reducing new blemishes.

Remember Acne need a specific approach to control it
fully always relay on your dermatologists opinion to
choose the best approach for you.