The good news is you can treat your acne and get results. Pay attention to what your skin is telling you, and you’re well on your way to clearer skin. This article goes over what you can do for your sensitive skin if you have acne.
Harsh scrubs can easily irritate your sensitive skin, which can cause redness and burning. Treat your skin gently.
You don’t need to use abrasive exfoliants or gritty cleansers. Nor should you scrub at your skin with washcloths or coarse cleansing pads to clear acne. Gentler treatments are more appropriate for your sensitive skin type.
Start using acne treatments slowly as well. Sure, you’re in a hurry to clear up your skin. But acne treatment products, even those you buy over the counter (OTC), can cause dryness and irritation.
Initially, use your treatment products only three times per week. If your skin tolerates that well, slowly build up to more frequent use.
Saturating your skin with too many acne treatment products won’t clear your breakouts faster. It’ll just put you on the fast track to irritated skin.
Instead, stick with only one treatment product, unless your healthcare provider instructs otherwise. The rest of your skincare products should be non-medicated options, preferably a gentle brand made for sensitive skin types.
Your skin may tolerate these treatments in shorter periods. It seems counter-intuitive, but try washing off “leave-on” medications after 10, 20, or 30 minutes. You’ll get some benefit from them, even with this short period.
As your skin builds up a tolerance to the medication, you’ll probably be able to leave it on for longer.
Instead of trying to treat acne on your own, consider seeing a dermatologist. They can give you a treatment plan that will work for your acne and sensitive skin
A dermatologist can suggest OTC treatments and skincare products. They can also prescribe acne medications if needed.
