Incorporating the Right Daily Skin Care Regimen

Wash your face. It sounds so simple, yet many people make mistakes that hinder a beautiful complexion. Proper cleansing is one of the most important steps to achieving acne-free skin. The goal is to effectively cleanse, while avoiding aggravation and irritation to your already sensitive skin.

Wondering if your skin care regimen is what it should be? Check out the methods listed below to find out what you’re doing right, what you’re doing wrong, and how you can develop a daily routine that’s right for you.

1. Plain, old soap doesn’t cut it! When you are dealing with acne, typical over-the-counter soaps and cleansers can actually cause more harm than good. It’s best to have a cleanser designed especially for your individual skin type: moisturizing, oil-control, or a combination of both.
2. Don’t scrub—massage. Remember, you are caring for your delicate skin—pampering it, so you don’t want to scrub the living daylights out of it! Excessive scrubbing can cause irritation and even inflammation of the skin. Instead, gently massage the cleanser onto damp skin.
3. Rinse with lukewarm water. Use clean, lukewarm water to rinse off the cleanser. Using hot water can irritate and dry out the skin. Again, you want to massage the product off your skin. No scrubbing!
4. Don’t forget the post-wash treatment. A consistent post-wash routine using an acne spot treatment is just as important as the cleansing process. Apply the acne treatment cream or lotion and it will work throughout the rest of your day to combat current outbreaks and prevent new ones. A good sunscreen is also recommended to further protect your skin.

The plan for your individual skin type may vary, but most people with acne should incorporate this routine two to three times a day, every day.

Even if you follow a healthy lifestyle—avoiding smoking drinking, excessive make-up, and poor diet—you still need to follow this skin care regimen. Just think of all the pollutions, toxins, and impurities in the air around us. From dust to airborne grease to ultraviolet rays, it is important to remove this junk from your skin daily.

What you use on your face makes a difference. ZENMED™ topical treatments for acne breakouts are highly effective against blemishes, yet still gentle enough to be used as a part of your daily routine. It’s important to choose products that won't harm or further damage your complexion. Got it? Good. You’re one step closer to skin you can feel good about!

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