Scars And Blemishes Getting You Down In Dubai? Here's Help
It is seemingly one of the most basic skin issues, but acne can be a real deal breaker for those who abhor less than perfect skin. It can leave scars and indentations on the skin, and these are clearly visible to the world.
It naturally follows that if you wish to avoid acne scarring, you must avoid acne from forming in the first place. Here are some tips to do so, from acne scar removal treatments to drinking a lot of water:
* Keep the skin clean and hydrated – daily.
There is simply no other way about it – your skin can become healthier only if it is given the right tools to do so. How long can you depend on the skin cells to repair themselves without helping them do so? The skin cells need regular hydration to repair themselves, and to produce and lock in collagen (the protein that builds new skin). Meanwhile, the surface must be devoid of impurities and excess oil – the skin reacts by causing an inflammation around the impurity, which causes pimples and acne. Help your skin regain its lost radiance and keep away acne and scars, by cleansing it and moisturising it every day. Follow a twice-daily cleansing and moisturising routine to stave off acne, so that scarring is automatically prevented.
* Get the scars removed.
If you already have acne scars, then you might need professional help to get rid of them. Acne scars appear on the skin as red or brown blemishes, or as pits and depressions. The blemishes may take months or years to fade away as the skin fights to repair the discolouration, while pitting is permanent. You can consult an experienced dermatologist in Dubai to find the best acne scar removal solution that works for your skin type. The doctor can recommend acne scar removal to remove pitting (by resurfacing the skin), or a mild chemical peel, or even infuse the skin with your own platelets or other nutrients to help the healing process. Over time after the acne scar removal procedure, you will notice that the scars start fading away and the skin looks fresh and energised.
* DIY homemade masks work wonders.
Your skin benefits from what you consume by way of food and drink, but it also thanks you for a shot of nutrition on the surface. This is where face masks come in – they infuse the skin with important nutrients and water, so that the skin can become healthier and better equipped to fight off the effects of stress, aging, environmental damage, UV rays, dry weather, etc. Healthy skin is less likely to develop acne, which then results in less chances of scarring. You can make your own face mask at home, using mashed bananas, papaya and honey, with a shot of turmeric powder. Apply the mask once a week to nourish and hydrate the skin. A mask made of ripe tomato and lemon juice lightens the skin tone, while a simple honey and cold milk mask fights internal stresses and hydrates the tissues. If you are not up to the task of making homemade masks, ask your dermatologist to recommend a readymade sheet mask that you can wear on the face once a week.
* Stay away from dust and air pollution.
Air pollution in the form of dust, smoke and other particulate matter is harmful not just for the lungs, but also for the skin. These impurities settle on the skin and become sites for acne if they are not cleaned off promptly. Some fine particulate impurities may even lodge themselves below the skin’s surface, causing acne and pimples. You know that once acne appears, it will most certainly leave some scarring. When stepping out of doors, wear a face shield or wrap a light scarf around your face and neck. This will also cut the incidence of sunlight directly hitting your skin and causing tanning and oiliness.
Incorporating exercise and at least seven hours of sleep in your daily life will also work wonders in keeping your skin healthy and acne-free. Here’s to a year of fighting fit skin that is clear and radiant with great health and suppleness!
