SkinB5 Survival Guide

SkinB5 products effectively treat and manage all types of acne whilst helping you to maintain healthy skin, naturally.

How Should People With Acne Care for Their Skin?

Clean Skin Gently
If you have acne, you should gently wash your face with a mild cleanser such as SkinB5 Acne Control Cleanser, once in the morning and once in the evening, as well as after heavy exercise. Wash your face from under the jaw to the hairline and be sure to thoroughly rinse your skin.
Using strong soaps or rough scrub pads is not helpful and can actually make acne worse. Astringents are notrecommended unless the skin is very oily, and then they should be used only on oily spots.
It is also important to shampoo your hair regularly. If youhave oily hair, you may want to wash it every day.





Avoid Frequent Handling of the Skin
Avoid rubbing and touching skin lesions. Squeezing, pinching or picking blemishes can lead to the development of scars or dark blotches.



Shave Carefully
Men who shave and who have acne should test both electric and safety razors to see which is more comfortable. When using a safety razor, make sure the blade is sharp and soften your beard thoroughly with soap and water before applying shaving cream. Shave gently and only when necessary to reduce the risk of nicking blemishes.



Avoid a Sunburn or Suntan
Many of the medicines used to treat acne can make you more prone to sunburn. A sunburn that reddens the skin or suntan that darkens the skin may make blemishes less visible and
make the skin feel drier. However, these benefits are only temporary, and there are known risks of excessive sun exposure, such as rapid skin aging and a risk of developing skin cancer.



Choose Cosmetics Carefully

While undergoing acne treatment, you may need to change some of the cosmetics you use. All cosmetics, such as foundation, blush, eye shadow, moisturizers and hair-care products should be oil-free. Choose products labelled noncomedogenic (meaning they don’t promote the formation of closed pores).
In some people, however, even these products may make acne worse.




Eating Well - Food & Nutrients
An anti-inflammatory diet is very important in preventing disease (including acne) and maintaining youthful and beautiful skin, regardless of chronological age! When we eat foods that generate a strong inflammatory response in the body, we are actually creating inflammation on a cellular level. Conversely, eating foods that are healthy can benefit the bodybecause of their powerful anti-inflammatory properties.