Q: Can dry skin cause acne?
A: Dry skin can cause an excess buildup of dead skin cells. This, in turn, can clog your pores and cause acne. In addition, dry skin makes your pores more likely to break open, allowing acne causing bacteria deeper into the skin.
Dry skin can also trigger the production of more sebum or oil in your skin. The oil then causes acne in a continuous cycle of dry skin and acne.
Acne for dry skin can be incredibly challenging since many acne medications and treatments further dry out your skin. Therefore it’s essential to have a skincare routine that can replenish the skin moisture.
Use a gentle cleanser that does not strip off moisture further. Skip the scrubs or any products that may irritate your skin. Moisturizer is crucial here. When applied immediately after washing, this helps to seal in your skin’s moisture and reduces dryness. Find a moisturizer that’s non-comedogenic. Apply your moisturizer at least twice daily and before/ after any acne medication to reduce the chances of dryness.
Our AC Clear Smoothening Lotion will minimize the occurrence of dry skin as it is non-drying and non-irritating. Not all acne treatment creams in the market can easily match this.
Even with a proper skincare routine, there could be external factors that are causing your dry skin issues. Instead of scalding hot showers, aim for lukewarm water, no longer than 10 minutes. The same goes for over-washing of your face.
Last but not least, always uses sunblock to protect your skin in the day time. In addition to protecting your skin from ultraviolet rays, sunblock reduces skin inflammation and dark spots that remain after the acne is gone.
