Easy and simple steps to protect you from acne

Use salycylic face wash and anti-acne masks to stay from acne in summer, say experts. Here are some basic pointers rolled out by experts, which can be easily incorporated in daily beauty regimens: Keep your face clean Remove your makeup properly. You can use a salycylic face wash. Rinse your face Once you get home after spending the day outside wash your face to remove dirt. Do not scrub Over washing and scrubbing can cause skin irritation. Don’t touch your face Avoid touching your face too often. Or don’t lean on any surface as doing so can increase the chances of getting infected with bacteria. Try using brands Go for brands and make-up, which say on the label -noncomedogenic. Avoid the sun The exposure to sun can increase the chance of a acne outbreak. Use anti-acne masks You can use anti-acne masks once a week. Hormone Imbalance Acne occurs because of hormonal imbalance, so your dermatologist might ask you to get your hormones tested. Dandruff is also one of the most common causes of acne on forehead or back. It’s important to use an antidandruff shampoo suggested by your dermatologist. Wear loose clothes Avoid wearing tight body hugging clothes if you have acne on the body. (With inputs from Alia Rizvi, dermatologist and Megha Shah, cosmetologist)

REMOVE MAKEUP PROPERLY. GO FOR BRANDS AND MAKE-UP, WHICH SAY NON-COMEDOGENIC. TESTED

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