After enduring for several weeks, the red and swollen pimple finally deflated. I finally breathed a sigh of relief, thinking that I could say goodbye to the "rotten face". However, due to falling into a nursing mistake, my skin, which was originally improving, became even worse.

If damaged skin needs to be hydrated, apply facial mask every day

       We all know that damaged skin barriers require moisture to repair, and dehydration only makes the barrier increasingly fragile. This truth is true in itself, but some friends understand it too extreme - one facial mask is arranged every day, or even two every day. They think that the more frequently you apply it, the more moist your skin will be, and the faster your acne scars will recover. A few days later, the face began to turn red, sting, and even new closed mouths appeared.

       Why is that? The outermost stratum corneum of the skin is like a brick wall, responsible for locking in moisture and resisting external stimuli. When you apply facial mask every day, the cuticle will become loose after being soaked in water for a long time, just like the cement in the cracks of the wall has been washed away. This is' excessive hydration ', which not only hinders the disappearance of acne scars, but may also trigger new skin problems in severe cases.

       Correct approach: Moisturizing should be done, but in moderation. Facial mask is a "first aid", not a daily product. The key to moisturizing after acne treatment is "gentle and long-lasting", rather than "strong supplementation". It is enough to apply the moisturizing and soothing facial mask 2-3 times a week, 10-15 minutes each time. After application, you must apply a layer of moisturizing milk or face cream to firmly lock the water. Choose mild moisturizing products containing ceramide, panthenol and sodium hyaluronate for daily skin care, which is more effective than applying facial mask every day.

Worried about the excitement, why don't you apply anything

       Contrary to the first extreme, some people hear that 'you can't apply things indiscriminately' and even stop basic skincare, thinking about letting the skin slowly recover on its own. So after washing my face, I didn't apply anything and let my skin dry until it became tight, peeling, and even stinging.

       In fact, after acne is cured, the skin barrier is already in a damaged state and its ability to lock in water is weak. What is needed at this time is gentle repair, rather than "letting it go". Naked face can cause continuous dehydration of the skin, slow down the metabolism of the stratum corneum, make it difficult for melanin to be metabolized, and naturally cause acne scars to persist; Moreover, dry skin can become sensitive and easily turn red, inflamed, and even trigger new acne when slightly stimulated.

       The correct approach is not to not apply, but to choose the right product. After acne is cured, avoid irritating skin care products containing alcohol, essence and high concentration acids. It is recommended to choose mild products with simple ingredients: use amino acid to clean the face in the morning and evening (no more than twice a day to avoid excessive cleaning), apply moisturizing cream or face cream in time after washing the face, replenish water and protective layer for the skin, help it recover the barrier function faster, and the acne mark will gradually fade.

       The elimination of acne is not the end point, but the starting point for skin repair. Laiwo Medical reminds everyone not to let "good intentions" do "bad things", avoid misunderstandings, and patiently care for damaged skin in order to smoothly restore health and completely say goodbye to acne and acne scars.

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