Washing the face is very important in the treatment of acne as it allows to reduce the oiliness of the skin, in addition to eliminate the excess of P. acnes bacteria , which are one of the main causes of the appearance of acne in many people.
So the ideal is to wash your face at least 2 times a day, one in the morning soon after waking, to eliminate the oil that accumulates at night, and another at the end of the day, before going sleep, to clean the oil that has been gathering throughout the day.
Correct washing technique
When washing your face you should follow these steps:
- Wash hands before washing the face, to eliminate the bacteria that can be in the skin;
- Wet face with warm or cool water;
- Rub the face gently with your own soap, using your hands;
- Dry the face with a soft towel and giving light tops, since rubbing the towel can make the skin more irritated.
The towel used to dry the face, in addition to being soft, ideally should also be small and individual, so that it can be placed to wash soon after. This is because, when cleaning the face, the acne bacteria stay in the towel and can multiply, returning to the skin when using the towel a second time.
What is the best soap to wash your face?
The soap used should only be ' oil free ', 'oilless' or 'anti-comedogenic', without the need to use antiseptic or exfoliating soaps, as they may dry the skin or worsen inflammation of the skin. Soaps with acetylsalicylic acid should also only be used with the indication of the dermatologist, since many creams used in the treatment already contain this substance in its composition and may cause overdosage.
What to do after washing your face
After washing the face, it is also essential to moisturize the skin with an oil-free or mattifying cream such as La Roche-posay's Effaclar or Vichy's Normaderm because, although the skin produces a lot of oil, it is usually very dehydrated, the treatment.
In addition, the use of the acne creams indicated by the dermatologist should be maintained, as well as an adequate diet that helps to reduce the oil production of the skin. Here are some tips from our nutritionist:
See also a list of the best foods to treat acne.
