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If you ask many people out there, scars and blemishes are among the biggest enemies of beauty. Everyone wants to have glowing skin regardless of their age. However, (hate to break it to you), there’s no magic bullet when it comes to achieving that smooth and glowing skin as long as you have a few black spots from acne, scars, or other types of blemishes. Yes, you can eliminate them, but it takes some time, patience, discipline, and some understanding of how to take good care of your skin.

In this piece, thankfully, we shall look at some skincare routine tips you could adopt so you can say goodbye to blemishes and scars. Look for products with gentle ingredients and SPF, such as this glowy sunscreen found on Totality Skincare.

1. Visit a Derma 

Sometimes the medical approach is the only way to ensure beautiful, healthy, glowing skin. This is especially if you have recurrent breakouts or acne that doesn’t seem to go away. The dermatologists at SpringStDerm.com would recommend visiting a facility that utilizes the latest treatment methods and technology. For the best results, always ensure the professionals are reputable and experienced.

2. Cleanse Your Skin Often 

From dust to makeup, sweat, and much more, your skin is constantly exposed to substances that could cause irritation, inflammation, and even infection. Needless to mention, these are some of the common causes of scars and blemishes. To prevent them from developing, the scum that collects on your skin needs to be removed through regular cleansing.

Cleansing helps remove impurities such as dirt and sebum, which causes clogged pores and more breakouts. Nonetheless, make sure to use a mild cleanser, one that is gentle on your skin.

3. Calm Inflammation 

Inflammation is a common occurrence when suffering from scars and blemishes. When it happens, it needs to be calmed right away. You can do so by using a toner with antibacterial ingredients as well as exfoliating ingredients such as salicylic acid or a BHA. Such a product will go a long way in combating scars and getting rid of blemishes. When used daily, it often results in brighter and hydrated skin with an even tone.

4. Moisturize Regularly 

Dry skin is one of the most common reasons for breakouts and endless scars on facial skin. This is because when the skin is dehydrated, it resorts to producing oil in excess, leading to pimples and scars. This is why you should moisturize regularly if you’re worried about scars and blemishes.

For the best results, choose a noncomedogenic moisturizer, which simply means a product that won’t lead to clogged pores. Check for the “lightweight” label in case your skin is the oily type. In winter, however, the air can be extremely dry and cold, thus robbing your skin of its natural hydration. In this case, you may consider switching to a heavier skin moisturizer.  

5. Exfoliate Often 

Exfoliation simply means removing the outermost skin layer of dead cells. Apart from unearthing the inner, healthier, and younger skin layer, exfoliation also helps remove material that could clog your pores as mentioned earlier. Well, there are literally dozens if not hundreds of exfoliating products out there, but not all of them are so reliable, effective, or even safe. 

It is always crucial to choose a reputed product and ensure it is created for your skin type. Here are some considerable options: 

• Use a 2% salicylic acid (a BHA) mask

• Use a ≤10% glycolic acid mask/lotion

• Try a motorized facial brush

How often do I exfoliate? 

The sort of exfoliation you employ makes a big difference. Once or twice a week for chemical exfoliants like masks or lotions should do the trick. For physical exfoliants such as brushes and scrubs, three or four times each week should be enough. To avoid over-exfoliation, start with fewer exfoliating sessions and work your way up. If you have inflammatory acne (pustules and cysts), the American Academy of Dermatology suggests consulting with your dermatologist first, since some methods of exfoliation might aggravate inflammatory acne. As long as you do it the right way exfoliation helps rid the buildup of dead cells, thus preventing flaky, dull, and prematurely aged skin.

Lastly, you have to choose your makeup wisely. Go for skin care products that won’t cause pore-clogging or irritate the skin. Also, always make sure your skin and hands are clean before applying skincare or cosmetic products. Make-up should be removed when going to bed, and applicant accessories like brushes washed regularly. With these and the earlier mentioned tips up your sleeve, you can turn your skincare routine into one that keeps blemishes and scars at bay.

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