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TOP 3 MISTAKES TO AVOID IF YOU HAVE ACNE



If you are maybe wondering why despite the products you are using to treat your acne it still keeps coming back. I also wondered that too. But so far from what I have learnt, I’ll share it with you in this article

As someone who has struggled with acne and has successfully managed acne, here are some of the mistakes you might be making that is increasing your acne.




NUMBER #1: Using a vitamin C serum

As an acne prone person, you should not be using vitamin C serum in your skincare routine, let me explain why.

Vitamin C is known to have a low PH of 3.5 or lower which is quite acidic, causing irritation and inflammation, some vitamin C serums contain oils or ingredients that can clog pores which in turn will add to your acne.

This was one of the mistakes I made in my acne journey that is why I am sharing this with you so you do not make the same mistake. However, each person’s skin is different hence may react differently.


Suitable Alternatives

·       Niacinamide serums are good for acne and inflammation reduction

·       Salicylic acid; this could be in the form of a face wash

·       Hyaluronic acid serums are good for hydration

If at all you are going to incorporate vitamin C into your skincare routine, you should first check in with your dermatologist for approval before using, or start with low concentrations (5%-10%) and monitor your skin’s response then adjust or discontinue if irritation occurs.

 

 

NUMBER #2: Eating foods that trigger acne

I know there are a lot of people guilty of this mistake. I too am guilty. But there are certain foods that trigger this acne and it may be different for each person but I’ll list a few. Identify your trigger and caution your consumption of such food.

·       Dairy products (milk, cheese, etc): Lactose intolerance can lead to inflammation and hence acne.

·       Foods with high sugar: Foods that contain high sugar leads to insulin resistance, inflammation, and increased androgen hormones

·       Processed foods: Some of the products contained in these foods stimulates inflammation

·       Fried foods: These foods are rich in Omega-6 which promotes inflammation, hence lead to acne

Now a lot of these foods are not exactly easy to just cut off from your diet immediately, it’s okay. Take it slow and gradually try to reduce your intake of such products and replace them with foods that will help manage acne.

Foods that help manage acne

  • Fresh Vegetables
  • Fresh fruits
  • Steel-cut oats

 

NUMBER #3: Inconsistent skincare routine

You already have products that you are using for your acne? If not, I have a post where I covered the 4 things I wish I knew while dealing with acne and there I talked about the products I used that helped me clear my acne.

Now with that being said, to see any visible change or progress to permanently clear your acne is consistency. Those acne will most likely keep showing up on your face if you are not actively taking care of it.

Creating your skincare routine in the right order and sticking to it will help you not just see changes in the condition of your acne, it will also help you keep having a smooth clear skin.


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