Acne is one of the most common skincare issues. If you're becoming conscious of spots appearing on your face, follow our 5 step grooming guide to tackle the problem head on. |
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How to treat acne is one of the most common questions we get presented with, and as so many of you have asked we decided to piece together an easy to follow grooming guide to help you tackle this issue.
We should start by stating that there is a distinct difference between an ad-hocv breakout and chronic acne. Severe acne should be treated by a medical professional, and spending a few pounds to see a Dermatologist would be a highly recommended investment.
If you are troubled by occasional / regular spots then here's our grooming guru's top tips for tackling this unsightly issue.
1. First and most importantly, we can only treat what is on the surface which we would describe as the symptoms. Getting to the root cause of the problem is the most effective way to treat this hitch. With this in mind take a close look at your diet and lifestyle and see if there are elements of it which could be causing you to have spots: things to consider would be a diet high in sugar, saturated fats or general 'junk' food. As the old saying goes 'you are what you eat' and your skin will reflect your inner health. Top tip - drink lots of water.
2. Keep your face clean with a face wash which contains glycolic acid. Try Anthony Logistics Glycolic Facial Cleanser. Glycolic acid will gently buff away dead skin cells and excess facial oil; two of the major causes of acne. Anthony Logistics Glycolic Facial Cleanser will also help to smooth out the skin's appearance assisting, long term, with acne scaring.
3. Change your pillow case every second day. After you have slept on one side of it, the following evening you should sleep on the opposite side then change it. This will prevent your face from coming into contact with germs which harbour in the perfect, warm environment.
4. Try steaming your face over a bowl of hot water, be careful not to burn yourself. Place a towel over your head and allow the steam to open the pores and remove trapped dirt. Try to do this every day for around 10 minutes until the problem starts to clear. After this, follow with step 2.
5. Try using an acne treatment which contains specific ingredients to treat breakouts. Again, Anthony logistics for Men have the perfect product - Anthony Logistics Complete Acne Treatment. Used topically, the active acne fighting properties will rapidly ease the problem.
Be patient, it may take a few weeks to begin to notice any significant improvements but they will start to appear.
Further questions? Feel free to drop us an email at the usual address grooming[@]thegroomingclinic.com, we'd love to help.