DON'T

•Over wash your skin. Excessive scrubbing will aggravate acne and more causes blemishes to open up and spread. •Pick your skin. Never pick, squeeze or abrade your acne blemishes. Squeezing a pimple or other blemish can cause permanent scarring. And breaking scar can allow a secondary bacterial infection to take hold. •Smoke. Cigarette smoke is a toxin that is destructive to organs both inside and outside body. •Use skin toners. Skin toners provide extra cleansing to skin, but they are made of very drying ingredients such as alcohol and acetone that could be damaging to skin. •Expose your skin to sun. Many people think that sunlight will improve acne. And while it's true that some sun exposure may help dry up surface acne blemishes, prolonged sun exposure can damage skin and make acne worse in long run.

Acne Skin Care: The Cover Up No matter how well you care for your acne prone skin, there will still be times when stress, climate changes, or pollution cause you to breakout with unsightly blemishes. When this happens, you can reduce appearance by concealing irritated skin with make up. However, special care is necessary when choosing cover up products and techniques to avoid calling more attention to area. Here's best way to conceal acne:

1.Wash and moisturize your face with a gentle facial cleanser. Start with a clean and fresh slate before applying any cosmetic products. 2.Look for a natural cover up product that has a high level of pigment. The more pigment product has, less of it you can put on while still getting good coverage. And do a swatch test with product to ensure that it matches your skin tone exactly. Take a drop of product and rub it on your skin. It should match your skin tone but you should not be able to see your skin underneath. This will provide right amount of coverage to conceal a blemish. 3.Apply concealer in natural light. It is very important for your concealer to blend seamlessly with your face.

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Does Baby Acne Hurt? More often than not, you will be more affected by your baby's acne than she is. Baby acne does not itch, sting, or hurt in any way. And she is too young to notice her unsightly appearance. So it is more likely that baby acne will bother you, than your baby. However, with severe cases of baby acne, blemishes may become so swollen and inflamed that they cause or add to your baby's fussiness. See your health care provider if you think your baby's acne is causing her aggravation.

How long Does Baby Acne Last? Baby acne usually clears up within a few weeks. But it may come and go until your baby is six months old. See your health care professional if your baby's acne is particularly severe, or if it persists into your child's toddler years.

How Can I Treat My Baby's Acne? Treating baby acne is more about what you should not do rather than what you should do. Do not scrub or vigorously wash your baby's skin. This will only cause further irritation to sensitive skin. Wash your baby's face with water and some mild baby soap once a day. If she has particularly sensitive skin, wash with warm water only.

Avoid putting any creams, lotions or oils on your baby's skin. These products can also irritate acne. Use a natural fabric detergent that is made for sensitive skin to wash your baby's clothes.

Can I Cover My Baby's Acne With Make Up? While it is possible to reduce appearance of baby acne with make up, it is not advisable. Your baby's skin is very sensitive and make up only adds irritation to this sensitive area. However, there may be special occasions when you choose to use make up to conceal your baby's acne. A photo shoot or special family event may warrant such treatment. Be sure to purchase a organic, chemical free concealer that is made for sensitive skin and use a product that matches your baby's delicate skin tone.

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