Freederm guide to skin care
Freederm are experts in caring for spot-prone skin (with each product carefully formulated for this type of skin), so we've put together some guidelines to help you.
Here are the rules to great skin, according to Freederm:
1. Skincare: the basics
Wash/cleanse 2 times a day...
...morning and night, using a mild anti-bacterial wash or facial cleanser. (Don't go mad though - too much washing can end up making spots worse, as it can leave skin too dry and sore.)
Exfoliate...
...regularly to deeply cleanse, soften and smooth your skin. Exfoliation is much more effective if it is carried out regularly and you need only a small amount of exfoliant.
Rinse...
...off conditioners and any hair treatments thoroughly, especially around the hairline, to avoid any build-up of oil on the skin around the edges of your face.
Moisturise...
...your skin daily, morning and evening, with a specially formulated moisturiser for spot-prone skin (alternatively use an oil-free moisturiser). Don’t be put off by the myth that oily/spotty skin doesn’t need moisturising, it does, and the right moisturiser will not only keep your skin smooth and soft, but will also help control excess sebum in the long term.
Drink plenty of fluids...
...keeping hydrated is vital for great looking skin. Make sure you drink eight glasses of water a day, but you can swap some of your glasses of water for tea or fruit juice.
Sleep...
...getting plenty of good quality sleep is really important for healthy glowing skin. Ideally, you need to be getting between 7 and 9 hours sleep a night.
Treat spots and acne...
...with an anti-inflammatory spot treatment, which will work inside the pores to reduce the inflammation and redness of spots.
2. Make-up and spots
Choose your cosmetics carefully...
...Many cosmetics contain ingredients that can block pores and lead to spots, so look for cosmetics that are labelled ‘non-comedogenic’.
Clean your make-up brushes and sponges regularly...
...Ideally, once a week. Dirty make-up tools can spread bacteria on your face and help to spread spots. Use a gentle shampoo and rinse them thoroughly to remove all traces of make-up and shampoo.
Throw out...
...any cosmetics that have been open for longer than the limit marked on the pot (look for the symbol that looks like an open pot).
Did you know...
...that you could treat your spots even while you are wearing make-up? Make sure your skin is clean and then dab a little Freederm gel onto each spot before you apply any foundation. The gel seals on each spot and your foundation will still glide on as usual.