Dry skin isn't something you want to have on any given day, but top that with an attempt to cure acne and you have a real challenge on your hands.
You will on the one hand be trying to dry out the acne, on the other not destroy your skin and wind up with flaky skin.
What would be the point? Here are some tips to win the acne war and have soft skin.
The first tip, and the easiest, is to make sure you're drinking enough water.
The typical amount of water to drink in a day is about 8 glasses.
Not only will you be hydrating your body, but you will also make sure your body keeps cleaning itself out of the harmful toxins.
If you are exercising regularly, you will need more than 8 glasses per day, by the way.
As stated, when you do get enough water, your body will be eliminating toxic build up.
A side effect of this product is that your pores will remain clear, and thus your acne will be reduced.
You're on your way to a cure! Finally, drinking plenty of water will re-hydrate your skin and prevent the issue of dryness.
Another tip to try out is to re-evaluate your facial cleanser.
You may need to switch it out, especially if it's been formulated for those with oily skin (a typical error).
If you have dry skin, be sure to buy the right product for you.
Chemicals like peroxide will cause your skin to further dry out, so avoid them.
Of course, there isn't one cleanser that will work equally well across the board, just be sure if you have dry skin to get a product aimed at you.
An obvious tip is to consider using a moisturizing agent.
If your skin is dry and tends to flake under the acne treatment, this is crucial.
It's a myth that moisturizers cause acne - dermatologists agree they're important to the skin, and they do not worsen acne.
Using moisturizers is important, but the trick is to use gels vs.
creams or lotion products.
Creams and lotion products will be greasy (usually), and these will worsen the acne.
Another property to look for is "non-comedogenic," which means the product will not clog pores.
Finally, to cure acne, just step back from using the medications for a bit.
That's right - stop using the acne meds you're using.
Some of these have harsh ingredients that dry skin.
Of course, get advice from your dermatologist if you can't find what you're looking for.
The point is that some of these medications can be exacerbating the issue, so give your skin a break from the hard chemicals.