Many people presume that acne is caused due to the presence of excess oil in the skin. Thus, they are always on the look out for ways to dry out the skin. People believe if there were no oil in the skin, there would be no acne. However this does not hold good. Dry skin and acne actually go together. Dry acne prone skin is more vulnerable to blemishes and outbreaks.

The common myth of excess oil leading to blemishes has been proved wrong by studies and various researches. Acne develops when pores are clogged. Moreover, dry skin causes more clogged pores. Dry skin become flaky and skin cells start falling off resulting in clogged pores causing major blemishes. The best way to prevent dry skin and acne is by regularly following a simple beauty routine that involves, cleansing, toning and most importantly moisturizing the skin.

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A gentle cleanser should be used to cleanse the skin at least 4-5 times a day. Toners and astringents are an important step of the routine. Most toners made for acne prone skin, dry it. Thus, care should be taken that whichever toner you use is ideal for dry acne prone skin. A good moisturizer is a must, as it can even out the skin and absorbs excess of oil in the skin.

Tips to Cure Acne without Drying Out the Skin

  • Special care should be taken while choosing the right moisturizer, sunscreen, cosmetics and beauty products. All these products should be oil free such as Neutrogena, Complex 15 or Coppertone.
  • Products that read as non-comedenenic, meaning they would not clog pores should be used.
  • Also avoid using hair products, sprays and gels, as they tend to contain large amounts of oil.
  • Use only alcohol free products.
  • Aloe Vera products help in both moisturizing and promoting tissue regeneration at the same time. This is a wonder plant that helps in curing acne without drying the skin.
  • Calendula is a useful herb that has a powerful antibacterial impact that eliminates the growth of acne, heals and soothes tissues to prevent excessive drying.
  • Numerous cleansing pads found in the market have been specially formulated for acne prone skin but are extremely harsh on dry skin.
  • The sun should be avoided to prevent dry and aged skin. However UV rays can work wonders for clearing acne. The best way to get the benefits of the sun without any damage is by visiting a tanning bed twice every week for a 7-minute session. This session will not tan or damage the skin and will help dry out the acne.

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