Acne alert: beware of these 5 facial skin threats

Acne is like thorns on a face. They’re not only painful and annoying, but they’re also embarrassing, especially when they start growing in size and number. We may undergo a series of acne treatments and religiously abide by seemingly endless facial care regimens; but at times, these pimples just can’t help getting under our skin, literally and figuratively.

What you and many other acne sufferers may fail to realise is that your own habits and everyday objects could be secretly causing or worsening your facial acne. Check if you’re guilty of harbouring the following acne-causing items at home:

Keep those applicators clean (e.g. sponges, brushes)

How often do you replace your sponges or clean your makeup brushes? Dirty applicators do not only alter makeup colours and keep you from achieving the shades you desire, they also cause facial irritations and major skin breakouts.

Bacteria can easily lodge in makeup applicators. No matter how often you get acne treatment in Sydney’s best facial care clinic, if you don’t observe cleanliness in makeup application, pimples will continue to bother you. If makeup is part of your daily routine, make it a habit to clean brushes at least once a week and replace sponges every two weeks.

Avoid dirty towels

After washing your face, you don’t just leave it out to dry. You tend to grab a face or bath towel hanging somewhere in your bathroom. Before using it to wipe your face, have you ever stopped to think if it’s clean? How many days have you been using the towel? Is it exclusive for your face, or do you also use it to dry your body after taking a bath?

Your bath towel carries residual bacteria from daily use. Using it to dry your face defeats the purpose of washing. For your face, it is best to use a fresh and exclusive towel every after washing to avoid the spread of pimple-causing germs from a dirty towel.

Change those pillowcases

Have you changed your pillowcases lately? They could be causing your pimples. Dust and microorganisms can linger in your pillowcases and bedsheets. It is recommended to replace your sheets every two weeks, not only to avoid dust mites and bed bugs but also troublesome dermatologic issues.

Be weary of hair-care products

Hair products like gel, waxes or hair sprays that come in contact with your face are culprits for causing your acne. They often contain chemicals that are irritating to the face. As much as possible, minimise your usage of these hair products or make sure they don’t get to your face. Also, do away with bangs, and make sure you groom your hair properly so it doesn’t touch your face often. Hair can harbour dirt that can contribute to acne growth.

Avoid low-quality cosmetics and skincare products

Use only cosmetics from trusted brands. Your skin may be sensitive to certain chemical ingredients in the products you’re using. If you’re experiencing dermatologic issues, immediately consult your physician. It is best to ask your dermatologist about the best products and treatments that will work best for your skin.

As a leading and reputable cosmetic and laser clinic in Sydney, we at True Skin guarantee to give you only the best skincare advice. We provide quality treatments for a wide range of skin conditions including acne, and also offer non-surgical anti-ageing and skin rejuvenation therapies.