Are You Making Your Acne Worse

Are You Making Your Acne Worse?

There are a lot of us that have to deal with problem skin, both in our teenage years and at times throughout our life. Acne tends to show up on our face but it may also show up on any part of our body, such as our arms, back or chest. Unfortunately, dealing with this acne is an ongoing battle for many of us and we may try many natural cures before we find one that works for our particular situation. While you’re looking for this cure, make sure that you take care not to make your acne worse. Here are several different things that people do on a regular basis with their acne that may actually make it more difficult to treat.

First of all, you need to leave your acne alone. Yes, it is necessary to clean it on a regular basis but you should not be touching the area that is broke out or else you run the risk of spreading it further. There is a lot of thought that acne has a lot to do with bacteria and if you are touching that area, you run the risk of spreading the bacteria further. Teach yourself how to leave the area alone and you will suffer far fewer breakouts as a result.

Whenever our acne comes to a head, many of us get rid of that head by popping it, for lack of a better word. If you are going to squeeze your acne, there is no doubt that you are going to push some things to the surface and beyond. Unfortunately, you may also be pushing some of it below the surface and further down into your body. This can cause the acne to spread and if you have a particularly bad case, it may also cause permanent scarring. The last thing that you want is a lifelong reminder of the fact that you couldn’t leave your acne alone.

You should also make sure that you are washing your hair before you go to sleep. Even if you keep your hair tied back to keep it off of your face or if you have short hair, the oil from it will transfer to your pillow and then onto your face as you roll around during the night. Make cleaning your hair a part of your nightly regiment and you will enjoy clearer skin from the effort.