If you have sensitive or dry skin and you suffer from acne you will need to take care to, not only treat your acne, but to look after your skin. Most acne treatments will cause your skin to dry out as they are made to check the production of too much oil and if you already have dry skin this will only make things worse. Your skin may become flaky and irritated. If you have skin that is sensitive the chemicals in some of the acne treatments may cause redness and irritation so you must be especially cautious which treatments you use.

Skin Treatment for Dry and Sensitive Skin

As we get older our skin has a tendency to become dry as the cells begin to secrete less sebum. Collagen and elastin in the skin become damaged and are less efficiently repaired, which leads to to less elastic, drier skin. Additionally as women approach the menopause the production of estrogen drops which also causes the skin to dry out. Dry skin is also a result of cold weather and for those of us with sensitive skin it can be very easily irritated by harsh ingredients in skin care products and make up as well as fragrances and rough fabrics.

Acne Remedies For Sensitive or Dry Skin

1. Cleansing Preparations

A skin care routine that includes gentle cleaning with a very mild cleanser and moisturizing is considered necessary if you have sensitive or dry skin. Cleansers sold especially for those with acne are not really suitable for these types of skin. They contain abrasive chemicals for curing the acne but will probably cause redness and irritation if you have sensitive skin. You ought to select a milder cleanser as an alternative that contains only very mild ingredients and won’t irritate your skin any further. Don’t clean your face too frequently and on no account scrub vigorously or use a rough cloth in an effort to get rid of the dirt that is assumed to be the cause of acne. This will just cause increased irritation and distribute the bacteria that cause acne around your skin which will inevitably result in more breakouts. Washing your face twice a day is sufficient using a gentle soap. Either use your hands or a soft, freshly boiled washcloth or preferably use disposable cotton pads.

2. Moisturizing For Dry and Sensitive Skin

You need to use a good quality moisturizer for dry skin but ensure you use a preparation that is very light and won’t add more oil and . Heavy lotions and creams are not suitable as they will clog up the pores and set off more irritation.

3. Acne Treatments For Dry or Sensitive Skin

Some ingredients that may be used in acne treatments include vitamin A derivatives, benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid, salicylic acid, vitamin A derivatives such as retinol or benzoyl peroxide. For sensitive or dry skin choose one with a low concentration at first to monitor how your skin reacts. If it doesn’t result in irritation and redness you could use a more concentrated product. Don’t use all over your face but use a small quantity directly in the problem area and apply only once a day until your skin gets used to it. You could also consider using a natural cure for acne such as tea tree oil, either in a ready made lotion or cream containing tea tree oil, or by making a solution of pure tea tree oil diluted in water and using on your face. Tea tree oil has proved to be almost as effective as benzoyl peroxide without drying out the skin as much.

Conclusion

Sensitive and dry skins often do get acne and need particular care so that you don’t make your skin condition even worse while you are treating the acne. Always use acne remedies with as mild ingredients as you can and consider trying acne home remedies as a replacement for the harsher commercial products that are available.

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