How to Speed Acne Skin Healing

A good face mask can aid in healing acne.

When waiting for acne to heal, the process may seem endless. Sometimes, before it can even heal new acne is already forming. The following steps can help aid the process and speed up the healing of acne.

Things You'll Need

• Face wash
• Oil-free concealer
• Oil-free foundation
• Face mask
• Topical acne cream

Instructions

1. 

   Woman washing her face.

   Wash your skin once or twice daily. The American Academy of Dermatologists states that washing your face once or twice a day with a mild cleanser and lukewarm water helps to get rid of acne. This helps to remove excess sebum, or oil, on your skin. Also, if your hair tends to get oily fast or if you have oily skin, washing your hair daily helps by making sure the oils from your head do not get on your skin.

2. 

   Greasy food causes some people to break out more.

   Watch your diet for foods affecting your skin. Although acne is not caused directly by a certain food, there are some foods that can make your acne worse, advises the American Academy of Dermatologists. Stay in tune to your diet and see what makes your acne better and what makes it worse, in order to promote faster healing of your acne.

3. 

   Look for oil-free makeup.

   Check your cosmetics to make sure they are oil-free. When you are trying to cover up acne, concealer and foundation can become your best friends; however, be sure to check and make sure your cosmetics are oil-free or they may actually be clogging your pores and make your acne problem worse.

4. 

   A good face mask can aid the acne healing process.

   Apply a good face mask. A good face mask can draw out all the impurities from the skin and aid in the healing process. Some homemade face masks also help to control infection and aid in the healing of the skin. Look for a face mask that is appropriate and compatible with your skin type.

5. 

   Applying topical creams can aid the healing process.

   Apply topical treatments to acne affected areas. Some common topical medications recommended by dermatologists include ones with: retinoids, benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid. If these are not effective dermatologists can also prescribe antibiotics that can be applied directly onto the problem areas.

6. 

   Avoiding stressful situations may help us to ward off acne.

   Avoid stressful situations. The American Academy of Dermatologists warns that research shows emotional stress can trigger acne or even make it worse. While avoiding stress may be easier said than done since it is sometimes an everyday occurrence; as much as it is within your power, try to avoid stressful situations.

References

• American Academy of Dermatologists
• The Body Shop: Face Masks
• Dermaxime

Resources

• Skin Care Recipes