Here are 5 simple ways to get rid of winter acne

If you thought you’re safe from acne in winter, you might have to think again. There are several reasons for this. For starters, the cold makes our skin extremely dry, making it prone to acne. Sometimes dandruff caused by dry hair can cause it too. So, if you want to save your skin from acne this season, then follow these 5 steps.

Clean pillowcases: Your hair and skin tends to be dry in winters and tend to secrete oil on your pillowcases. Change your pillow covers every two days. This will help to keep your skin clean. Moderate exfoliation:

Exfoliate your skin 2-3 times in 10 days and no more than that. This prevents dead skin formation that can block your pores. Moisturise daily: Opt for an oil-based non-clogging moisturiser. Also rather than using a moisturising cream

use a gel or foam. Creams can clog pores. Hydration: Just because you don’t feel thirsty in winters, doesn’t mean you shouldn’t drink an adequate amount of water. Water helps to flush out unwanted oxidants from the skin and keeps it healthy.

Cleaning ritual: Use mild water, rather than hot water to clean your face. Hot water tends to rob your skin of essential oils and make it dry. Using gentle cleansers is a better idea as well.

EXFOLIATE YOUR SKIN 2-3 TIMES IN 10 DAYS AND NO MORE THAN THAT. THIS PREVENTS DEAD SKIN FORMATION THAT CAN BLOCK YOUR PORES.

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