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So if you have acne or acne prone skin you need to follow these tips to keep acne at bay. Shout out to my friend, Mariam, she made me write this. She had a very bad case of Acne and we were able to manage the Acne together and after four months, she is enjoying a fresh smooth face, so she threatened that if I don't write a blog about Acne, she would stop been consistent in the management of her Acne. So, Mariam, I have fulfilled your wish and please don't stop been consistent. 

But first what is Acne? In simple terms, Acne is a common skin condition where the skin pores become blocked by hair, sebum (an oily substance), bacteria, dirt and/or dead skin cells. When these pores are clogged, there can be swelling, cysts, whiteheads, blackheads, pimples and spots on the face, chest or back (but Acne is most common on the face). Acne is a stubborn skin condition and requires consistent management. You also need more than one approach to tackle Acne.

There also several causes of Acne, and some people can have acne from multiple causes, which also re-emphasizes the need for multiple approach to tackle Acne. So here are the major causes of Acne

1. The Hair Follicles (Pores) on the skin are blocked by dirt or dead skin cells

2. Acne also occurs when the congested pore is infected with Bacteria and oil

3. Hormonal changes can increase the amount of oil your skin produces and acne then occurs when the excess oil interacts with bacteria in the pores.

4. Certain Medications might affect hormone levels which can cause Acne

5.  Foods rich in calories, fat and refined carbohydrate like soda, white bread, white rice and cake can cause major Acne break outs

6. Stress can also increase the risk of acne by drying out the skin, ramping up oil production and increasing levels of stress hormones which can in turn lead to Acne outbreak. 

So, here are the six simple tips for effective Management of Acne

You must be dedicated to managing & preventing Acne if you have Acne, because Acne prone skin requires constant care, and a stop in care might bring back the acne. The following tips can help you achieve an Acne free face always, and also note that good and effective skincare products are key to having a spotlessly fresh face. So here are 6 highly effective tips that would keep Acne at bay:

1. Cleansing: It is important to always wash your face every morning and night, especially if you have Acne prone skin. Cleansing with the appropriate soap or cleanser would ensure that the pores are clean and clear of excess oil, dirt or dead skin cells. And note that using a harsh/strong soap would result in more problems than solution and also using an extremely mild soap/cleanser might also cause more harm than good, because it might not be effective in cleaning the pores. So, the idea is to use cleansing products that deeply cleanses and does not strip the skin of all its natural oils. It is advised to use face cleansers/soaps that are specially formulated for Acne prone skin. You can check out this soap

2. Apply a good Moisturizer: Make sure to use suitable moisturizer after every wash to protect the skin’s barrier and also to help manage sebum production on your face. Our Salicylic Acid Face Cream and Blemish control serum are the perfect moisturizers for acne prone skin. The Salicylic acid serum helps to unclog pores while our blemish control serum heals, clears black spots and brightens your face, its a water based serum and that perfect for all skin types especially acne prone skin. Check it out here

3. Use Face mask twice a week: Face masks are clays that absorb excess oils and toxins from the facial pores. Doing this twice a week would ensure that your facial pores are clean. Our Face Clay is a mix of clays and herbs that removes toxins that might trigger Acne on the face. Our Face clay also brightens your face so much that you can literally see the effect after one use. You can check out our face clay here

4. Steaming ones a week: Steaming is when you expose your face to steam coming from hot water(of  course at a distance to prevent burning). Steaming your face helps to open up the skin pores to clear dirt and eliminate the Acne causing bacteria. 

5. Lifestyle & Diet: There several foods that trigger acne flare-ups, staying away from foods that have high oil content, sugar etc would reduce the frequency of breakouts. I found out that exercise also helps with acne management, but make sure to wash your face after every workout.

6. Always apply sunscreen to protect your skin from UVA & UVB rays that might affect the health of your skin. 

Acne can be difficult to manage, but with consistency in the use of the right products and a little twerk in lifestyle and diet, you are on your way to a fresh smooth face.  

This Exoticbella Skincare and  you can browse through my website @exoticbella.com to get safe, effective and quality skincare products.

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Recommended Routine to get the best out of your Acne Care Kit:

Below is the routine I usually recommend to my customers and there have been great reviews on how beautiful their face is now after a few weeks, but always remember, consistency is key

 Night Routine:

 1. Wet your face with water and rub a good face cleansing soap (like exoticbella clarifying face soap) on your face, let it stay for 2-3mins before rinsing. But if you have a heavy make-up on, then you might need to rub in a cleansing oil(like palm oil, coconut oil) on your face and let it stay for about 5 mins, before washing off with a clarifying face soap

2. Pat Dry to remove excess water

3. Then apply a Salicylic Acid Face serum on your face (use the serum three to four time a week at night)

Morning Routine:

1. Wash your Face with a good Face Soap (Our Clarifying Face Soap is you best bet)

2. Pat Dry to remove excess water

3. Apply Blemish Control Serum (water based serum with Hyaluronic acid, Niacinamide, Alpha Arbutin and Turmeric) 

          Ones or Twice a week Routine: 

1. Use a Face Clay twice a week to remove toxins and stubborn dry skin cells that refuse to shed with the clay, below is how to use Exoticbella Face Clay:

How to use the Face Clay

1. Mix small quantity of Face Clay with a tea spoon of water in a small bowl to form a paste

2. Apply the paste all over wet face

3. Let it stay for 5 mins or until the clay is dry on your face

4. Rinse with water, then wash off with clarifying face soap

5. Apply Blemish Control Serum to keep your face hydrated and bright

 How to steam your face

1. All you need do is pour hot water in a wide brim bowl,

2. Rub any healing oil (exoticbella face oil is a good one) on your face and

3. Bend over the bowl of hot water at a good distance and use a cloth to cover your head over the bowl

4.  Allow the steam to flow all over your face for about 15mins or till the water is cool and no steam is settling on your face again.

5. Wash off your face and pat dry.

6. Apply our Brightening face Oil for a moisturizing effect

Do this and see how beautiful and smooth your face would be in a matter of weeks.

Thanks again for dropping by, wishing you a smooth glow as you begin your journey towards an Acne free face

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Exoticbella Skincare Team   

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