Squeeze acne properly and safely at home

How to squeeze acne properly and safely is the question of many people who are having problems with acne skin. Because if you squeeze incorrectly, it will cause damage to the skin, increasing the likelihood of acne scars, pitting scars and leaving long-lasting bruises.

‏ 1. Steps to squeeze acne properly at home

‏‏Step 1: Wash your hands‏

‏Wash your hands thoroughly with soap to avoid cross-contaminating the acne with bacteria on your hands. After washing, dry your hands with a clean towel.

Step 2: Remove makeup and wash your face

The step of cleaning the skin plays an extremely important role in the process of squeezing acne. Use makeup remover cotton to remove makeup, sunscreen as well as dirt, sebum on the skin. Next wash your face with cleanser to clean the skin again.

‏‏ Squeeze acne properly at home.

‏Step 3: Exfoliate‏

Exfoliating will help remove the stratum corneum on the skin as well as stubborn dirt remaining in the pores. However, excessive and frequent exfoliation can thin the skin, causing damage to the skin.

Therefore, for acne skin, it is best to perform exfoliation 1-2 times per week to unclog pores, make skin bright and smooth naturally.

Step 4: Perform facial steaming‏

Facial steaming will help soften the skin and open the pores to make it easier to get the acne core. In addition, the steam also helps to gradually release the dirt or sebum deep in the skin's pores that cannot be removed when washing the face.

‏Step 5: Proceed to get the acne core‏

‏Use a squeegee or two cotton swabs to gently press on both sides of the acne to get the core of the acne. Note that it is necessary to disinfect the acne squeezer before performing the squeezing

‏Step 6: Apply a nourishing mask‏

‏After taking the acne core, you can apply a green tea mask... to soothe the skin and reduce redness to help the skin recover faster.

‏ 2. Note the

‏To avoid worsening of acne, it is necessary to pay attention to careful skin care suitable for each skin condition.‏

‏ 2.1 How to take care of inflammatory

Limit exfoliation of the skin: Exfoliating can cause acne breakouts, making inflammation more serious. When you have red, inflamed acne, you should only exfoliate once a week with gel exfoliants.

Use a toner to balance the skin's pH: After removing makeup and washing your face cleanser, the skin loses its natural moisture, so you should use a toner to help balance the skin's pH and create moisture. surface to avoid skin lack of moisture, dryness and irritation.‏‏

Avoid makeup that is too thick to cause skin congestion, which will make acne worse.

Maintain a scientific lifestyle with a balanced diet, physical activity, mental comfort, adequate sleep...‏‏

If the skin is weak, can use retinol, AHA/BHA. Please consult a dermatologist before use.

Proper skin care to prevent acne from getting worse.

‏ 2.2 Take care of oily acne skin properly

‏- Wash your face properly 2 times a day (morning/evening) to clean dirt and sebum accumulated on the skin.‏

‏- Use toner to balance the skin's environment, especially for oily T-zone.‏

‏- Products containing salicylic acid (BHA) and glycolic acid can be used to reduce acne-causing excess oil.‏

‏ 2.3 How to take care of hidden acne skin

‏‏Steaming your face 1-2 times a week helps acne people hide deep under the skin faster‏‏Choose mild cleansers with a pH of 5-6.‏‏Exfoliate twice a week to remove old horny cells that cause acne to be exposed to make the skin smoother.‏‏It is recommended to use a special acne cream for hidden acne according to the advice of a dermatologist.‏‏Limit fried foods. , hot spicy or a lot of sugar is not good for health.