
Here are 8 skincare habits that can worsen acne, know it.¹
Using Makeup and Skincare Products That Can Cause Acne:
Many makeups, skin care and hair care products contain oil or other ingredients that can cause acne breakouts. Accordingly, their continuous use may lead to persistent blemishes.
Sharing Makeup and Makeup Tools:
While acne itself isn’t contagious, sharing makeup, brushes, or applicators can transfer acne-causing bacteria, oil, and dead
skin cells from others onto your skin, leading to clogged pores and breakouts.
Sleeping in Your Makeup:
Even non-comedogenic makeup can cause acne if left on overnight. Sleeping in makeup can clog pores and lead to breakouts.
Over-washing Your Face:
Washing your face multiple times per day using facial wash can irritate your skin, leading to more breakouts.
Drying Out Your Skin:
Although acne-prone skin is oily, using astringents and acne treatments excessively to dry out your skin can lead to irritation
and an increased risk of acne.
Scrubbing Your Skin:
Scrubbing your skin can cause irritation and make acne worse.
Rubbing Sweat Off During a Workout:
Using a towel to roughly rub away sweat can irritate your skin, which can lead to breakouts.
Popping or Squeezing Pimples:
Popping or squeezing acne can push pus, dead skin cells, and bacteria deeper into the skin, increasing inflammation and
potentially leading to more noticeable acne, scarring and pain.
Reference:
- 10 skin care habits that can worsen acne. AAD. Available at: https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/acne/skin-care/habits-stop. Last access date 3-2024.