When it comes to maintaining clear, healthy skin, simplicity is key. Yes, the age-old rules of good hygiene and gentle cleansing are still paramount.
“Sometimes over-washing is more harmful [to the skin] as it strips away all of the natural moisture,” says Ken Lee, NIVEA skin care expert. “Cleanse daily with a mild cleanser, gently exfoliate periodically – once a week or less if you have very sensitive skin – use make-up minimally, and do use a moisturiser suitable for oily skin.”
Sounds simple enough, right? Yes, but Ken has one more important clear skin tip to add: “Avoid touching your pimples and certainly don’t pick at them.” Got it.
Two pimple-preventing cleansers to try: Nivea Pure Effect ALL-IN-1 Extra Deep Cleansing and Nivea Pure Effect THERMO Daily Deep Cleanser. Both products cleanse without stripping the skin of its natural moisture, and contain magnolia extract, which is derived from the magnolia plant and known for its antibacterial properties.
Do you suffer from breakouts? Are you guilty of over-cleansing your skin?
