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Why you should R E S I S T the urge to pick your skin. 🚫

Picking and popping your pimples might seem like a quick fix, but it's one of the worst things you can do to your skin.

Here's why:

When you squeeze a pimple, you’re not just releasing the visible contents, you’re also pushing bacteria and debris deeper into the skin, which can lead to even more breakouts.

This can trigger an inflammatory response, causing the area to become red, swollen, and more painful. Popping pimples can damage the surrounding skin tissue, leading to scarring and hyperpigmentation.

These marks can take weeks if not months to fade making your skin concerns even more noticeable.

Picking at your skin also disrupts the natural healing process, increasing the likelihood of infection and prolonged healing times.

Here are a few things you can do instead:

Ice your breakouts - icing your skin 2x a day helps reduce inflammation, swelling, and redness and speeds up the healing process.

Use a spot treatment - using a spot treatment with ingredients like sulfur, salicylic acid, and benzoyl peroxide will also reduce inflammation and kill bacteria helping the breakout to heal faster.

Pimple patches - using a pimple patch will help keep your hands off and create a barrier so you can't pick your skin.

Visit your esthetician - your esthetician can do extractions without damaging your skin using professional tools that are designed for extracting.

I know this is a hard habit to break but please resist the urge to pick your skin.

Save this post as your reminder. 🤍

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Feeling frustrated with your acne and can't figure out why it's not getting better? Let's talk about some of the most common mistakes I see and what you can do differently to help manage acne prone skin. You'll be surprised how a few small changes can make such a big difference.

1. Washing your face too often - too much cleansing can strip your skin of its natural oils, causing your skin to produce even more oil which leads to more breakouts. Stick with twice a day, three if your cleansing after your workout.

2. Skipping moisturizer - yes, even oily skin needs hydration. Use an acne safe moisturizer to keep your skin balanced.

3. Using harsh scrubs- physical exfoliants can irritate acne-prone skin. Use a chemical exfoliant like mandelic acid that will gently exfoliate your skin to reducing buildup in your pores.

4. Popping pimples - picking and popping your pimples can lead to scarring and infection. Let the breakouts heal naturally. Ice your skin or use a spot treatment to help speed up the healing process.

5. Not changing pillowcases - your pillowcase collects oil and bacteria and needs to be changed it at least twice a week to avoid transferring dirt and bacteria on to your clean skin.

6. Skipping sunscreen - UV exposure can worsen acne and lead to hyperpigmentation. Look for a broad spectrum SPF or one that contains zinc.

7. Using too many products - more isn’t always better. Stick to a simple, consistent routine to avoid over exfolaiting your skin and damaging your skin barrier.

8. Touching your face - your hands carry a lot of bacteria. Try to keep them off your face as much as possible to reduce the risk of breakouts. Make sure to wash your hands before washing your face.

9. Poor diet choices - high-glycemic foods, sugar, and dairy can trigger acne for some people. Eat a well balanced diet with whole foods, fruits and vegetables.

10. Neglecting your neck and jawline - make sure to thoroughly wash these areas and remove excess cleaner with a clean washcloth.

11. Using makeup with pore clogging ingredients - ditch the heavy foundation and use makeup that is acne safe and free of pore-clogging ingredients.

12. Using dirty makeup brushes and sponges - your makeup brushes harbor dirt and bacteria that can lead to breakouts and clogged pores. Wash your makeup brushes at least once a week and your sponges after each use.

Which of these mistakes surprised you the most? Let me know in the comments.

Save this post as a reminder that clear skin is possible. It requires education and making small changes for big results.