Skin care habits to improve acne prone skin

Use these simple hacks to keep your skin healthy. (Source: Getty Images/Thinkstock)

Acne has become an integral part of growing up for many people. Definitely not a fun thing to deal with acne tends to affect the self-confidence and self-esteem of many youngsters. Whether you treat your acne or not, anyone with acne-prone skin can follow a few simple rules to maintain their skin’s health.

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dr Ram Malkani, Specialist in Dermatology at Jaslok Hospital, spoke about some healthy habits to follow to deal with acne.

“First, it is important to understand the cause of acne. Acne occurs due to the blockage of the duct of the sebaceous glands. The males activate the sebaceous glands hormoneTestosterone, which is released during puberty — when a boy becomes a man and a girl becomes a woman,” he explained.

According to him, there are several ways you can help your skin not break out. “Washing your face twice a day is a must. Use a mild toner. Be sure to maintain your weight and check it thyroid in girls,” he said.

Speaking about the myths surrounding this topic, he urged people not to fall victim to them. He said: “Face scales don’t always cause acne, and chocolate doesn’t always cause acne either. Everything (like chocolates) should be eaten and enjoyed in moderation.”

He also spoke about the importance of gut health. “Make sure you’re not constipated. Eat papaya, banana and leafy greens.” he explained.

There are various other dos and don’ts to consider if you have acne-prone skin.

On Instagram, Dr. Suyomi Shah, also Dr. Called Su, a board-certified dermatologist and trichologist, a list of habits everyone has Prone to acne skin should follow.

Check out her post here:

She listed these points:

According to Harvard Medical School, using sunscreen is also a good idea to specifically treat dark skin spots. “TThe sunscreen can prevent further blackout,” they say.

With these simple and easy-to-follow tips, you can be mindful and caring for your acne-prone skin.

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First publication on: 4/23/2023 at 9:10 AM IST

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