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4. Cleansing
Keeping your pores clean is a primary factor in reducing and eliminating the appearance of acne. Check the ingredients in your products to see if they are safe to use on acne-prone skin.
Alkaline bar soaps, harsh facial washes, and products with an alcohol base can actually worsen acne problems. Instead, look for non-comedogenic products that clearly state they’ve been designed for use on acne-prone skin.
Avoid products that contain butyl stearate, isopropyl myristate, isopropyl isostearate, isopropyl palmitate, isocetyl stearate, isostearyl neopentanoate, myristle myristate, decyl oleate, acetylated lanolin, cocoa butter, and red dye (C and D). These are found in a variety of products from sunscreen to cosmetics to moisturizers.
Bacterial vaginosis is an infection that results from an overgrowth of naturally occurring vaginal bacteria. Read on to learn more about BV here.
