Is it bad to use acne face wash/cream when you don’t have bad acne?
Question by Lisa: Is it bad to use acne face wash/cream when you don’t have bad acne?
I bought Neutrogena face wash, and cream meant to treat acne, but also to PREVENT it.
is it bad for my skin to use it, when i only have a couple pimples?
but i also break out when stressed.
does Neutrogena dry out/irritate skin?
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Answer by Dancie
if you’re worried about your face feeling dry, try using a moisturizer. I always think it is better to have dry skin than to have pimples, so it is worth it to use acne face wash even when my pimples aren’t so bad. Especially since you say you break out when stressed– using a new product for a the first few days DOES irritate your skin, so you want your skin to be able to handle it when you NEED it.
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No, you’ll be fine. Neutrogena is actually a good choice if you just have mild acne, because it’s mild itself and quite gentle. As for if it will dry out your skin, if it is the liquid cleanser then it might if you already have dry skin. If it’s the cream version of the cleanser then you shouldn’t have any trouble since it’s pretty moisturizing.
So if you have the liquid one, try it for a few days and see how your skin reacts, if your skin gets too dry then just switch to their cream cleanser. And always use a moisturizer after wards no matter what kind of cleanser you use.
There is nothing wrong with it. I use Neutrogena face wash as well. If you don’t have bad acne you can limit its use to once a day, perhaps at night, and use a mild cleanser in the morning. I use a moisturizer along with it, and I do not have any problems with dry skin. Also, I don’t notice any irritation. As far as Neutrogena in general I have found all their products to be very good for sensitive skin. Like you mentioned it’s also to prevent, so even if you don’t have any acne while using it, it will keep new ones from popping up!
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Acne
Maintain a routine. Most acne treatments take time to work. It usually takes between two and eight weeks before you see any significant improvement, so you are going to have to be patient. Once you’ve gotten your acne cleared up, it’s important to continue with the treatment that’s working so it does not return.
If all else fails, contact a doctor. Mild antibiotics that are available only by prescription can help reduce acne. Keep in mind though, that the widespread overuse (taking antibiotics when you really don’t need them or for something they don’t treat) and misuse (not taking medication for the specified amount of time) of antibiotics has led to the development of multiple antibiotic resistant bacteria. That means that the antibiotics won’t work for the things they used to (including your acne).
Keep hair off of your face if at all possible. If you want to keep your bangs, then consider taking showers regularly or keeping your forehead clean with oil-dabbing cloths / clean tissues / etc.
Get good sleep. Stress increases your skin’s oiliness, which, combined with sweat and dirt, can clog pores and cause pimples. (Change your pillowcase frequently.)
Acne medications may cause your skin to initially break out worse than before because all FDA-approved acne medications (benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, and sulphur ) are causing your skin to regenerate faster. This brings existing acne pimples already under your skin (but not visible yet) to the surface, which in turn causes a massive but fortunately temporary break out. Give the medications time to work — about one to two weeks — and you will notice a big difference in the quality of your skin.
See a dermatologist if over the counter remedies do not work. They specialize in skin care and can prescribe you medicines that help you improve it.
Drink plenty of water. Staying well hydrated can help your condition improve, because the “waste management” control system in your body requires a lot of water to do its job. Without enough water, the body has difficulty removing some waste products efficiently.
Look for face washes which contain the active ingredient benzoyl peroxide. This is the key ingredient in some of the best face washes. use a 5-10% benzoyl peroxide of mild to moderate acne and 10% for severe.
Try smashing one tablet of aspirin in a small bowl, then adding lemon juice to the mixture. Aspirin is acete salicylic acid, chemically related to salicylic acid. Apply to the affected areas overnight. It boosts the healing process while reducing redness.
Try putting toothpaste (paste, NOT gel) on your face, cover it with a bandage, and keep it on all night. When you wash it off in the morning your acne will look better. The astringent and surfactant nature of the toothpaste will help diminish the appearance of pimples. But the toothpaste has been known to burn sensitive skin of the face, so be careful. If your face does burn, stop acne treatments and work on healing your burn.
Try using Bentonite Clay, a natural mineral powder which has been known to absorb impurities and help neutralise the skin’s oiliness, and can be found online. Mix 2 tablespoons with a dash of cold water and smooth over the face as a thick paste. Once dried gently wipe off with a flannel or sponge.
Another way to zap pimples is shaving cream. Apply it to your pimple and it will dry it up. It disappears by morning, but washes your face after waking up. If nothing is working for you, drink four tablespoons of apple cider vinegar diluted with water daily. It works very well for some people and is worth a try. Another good solution is aloe Vera gel fresh from the plant, taken orally.