Acne scars occur when a pimple or cyst gets popped or broken, leaving behind a layer of damaged skin. Preventing & Treating acne quickly reduces the risk of acne scars.
1.Avoid touching
Dirt on your hands can clog your pores.
- Keep them clean by frequently washing.
- Do not squeeze or pop your blemishes.
- Do not cover blemishes with hair.
- Keep hair away from face with hair clips.
2. Avoid excessive sun exposure
- Moderate sun exposure is beneficial to immune system.
- Excess exposure can cause sunspots, known as sun lentigines. They cause small dark spots on the surface of your skin.
- To protect your skin, use a total sun block e.g. Sun Blockex® SPF50.
3. Oil-free cosmetics
Cosmetics can worsen acne.
- Do not use products with synthetic dyes. Skin absorbs almost 60% of all substances applied to it.
- Use oil-free cosmetics for skin and hair.
- Do not apply makeup immediately after washing.
4. Don’t smoke
- Smoking causes acne.
- Cigarette may cause skin irritation.
- Smoking impairs collagen production and degrades proteins.
5.Avoid Stress
- Listen music.
- Make time for recreation. Replace free time with hobbies.
- Meditation can help reduce blood pressure, chronic pain, anxiety and cholesterol levels.
6. Sleep Enough
- Collagen production is faster while sleeping.
- Avoid caffeine, nicotine, alcohol before sleeping.
- A quiet and cool environment promotes sleep.
- Keep the temperature comfortably cool.
7. Exercise
- Exercise helps reduce stress hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol.
- It also strengthens the immune system to fight off diseases.
8. Keep clothes clean
- Do not wear tight clothes that rub against skin.
- Helmets, masks, headbands and sports equipment can rub the skin and make acne flare up.
- Keep sports equipment clean.
- Pillowcases and sheets can trap bacteria, dirt and dead skin cells.
9. Exfoliation & Cleansing
- Use oil-free, non-abrasive facial wipes to wipe off the makeup.
- Wash hands before applying the Lightenex® Face Scrub & Wash, so that dirt and bacteria don’t clog pores. Gently rinse face using cold water.
- Gently massage the Wash into your skin for three to five minutes.
- Wash the face using cold water and pat your face dry. Use it twice a day.
- Lightenex® Face Scrub & Wash is excellent for Asian skin, as it helps lighten the pigmentation.
10. Acnex® Cream
- Apply Acnex® cream by Pharmaclinix® twice a day.
- It helps to prevent acne, treat breakouts, and also reduces the dark marks.
- It is particularly effective in Asian skin.
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*Results may vary in every individual. *
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