Frequently Asked Questions
There are many questions that are frequently asked about skincare, so here are the top 5 most asked questions answered:
1. How many times a day should I wash my face?
You should only wash your face as much as you have to. Ideally, it is twice a day, once in the AM and once in the PM. But, if you participate in activities that cause your face to become sweaty or oily like working out, you should wash your face right after that activity as well.
2. Is water beneficial to my skin, and how much water should I drink daily?
Water helps the body and skin to rid itself of toxins. Drinking at least eight glasses of water a day helps to improve skin elasticity, hydration, and decrease blemishes. By not drinking enough water, skin can appear more dry, dull, wrinkled, and pores are more visible.
3. What are clean skincare products?
A clean skincare products is a skincare product that is non-toxic, safe, and has ingredients that are straightforward and not deceiving or hidden in the ingredient list.
4. How do I properly pop a pimple?
Before you pop a pimple, try icing it and applying a topical ointment or pimple patch. Let the pimple heal on its own to avoid scarring or spreading of bacteria. But, in those cases that you can’t wait for a pimple to heal on its own, here is the safest way to pop your pesky pimple. First, you need to wash you hands thoroughly with soap and water to avoid spreading any bacteria your hands may have. Next, clean the pimple and surrounding area with a cleanser. Then, you are going to find a needle and make sure to properly sanitize and disinfect it with rubbing alcohol. Now, you will carefully prick the top of the pimple, make sure to only poke the top not to go deep into the pimple. Use two cotton swabs and gently squeeze your pimple, stop once the pimple is drained. Stop squeezing if you see blood, avoid squeezing to the point of blood, only squeeze enough to drain the pimple. Lastly, clean the pimple with a cleanser and apply a toner or astringent, and follow up with a small amount of antibacterial ointment.
5. How do I treat a sunburn on my face?
The best steps to take to heal a sunburn are to take cool showers, rinse your face with cool water when washing your face, apply aloe vera or use a moisturizer containing aloe vera in it to the sunburn, take aspirin or ibuprofen to decrease swelling and pain, drink plenty of water, and don’t pick at any blisters that may form allow them to heal on their own.
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