Im going to try and exfoliate my skin at home. Any advice?

Im planning on using just a toothbrush and baby shampoo on my face. Will that work well? Then i moisturize afterwards right?





I don't want to buy anything and i don't want to have to use any sort of mask...im a guy





thanks!Im going to try and exfoliate my skin at home. Any advice?
You can mix sugar with a mild soap or body wash and gently wash your face using circular motions and light pressure. The sugar granules will exfoliate nicely and you don't have to smell girly. Do moisturize after. Don't use a moisturizer that is to greasy because you don't want to clog your pores and cause acne bumps. I wouldn't use a toothbrush because the pressure would be uneven and the rough bristles may damage your skin.Im going to try and exfoliate my skin at home. Any advice?
* Wash your face twice a day (thrice at most) with gentle and unperfumed cleanser. Avoid using soaps as they contain harsh chemicals and ingredients that can damage your skin.





* Avoid touching your face. Stop putting your hands by your face! I am often guilty of this resting my hand on the side of my head while reading. Also rubbing or bracing your chin is another common problem when thinking. Avoid rubbing, touching, or itching your skin with your hands. Your hands contain a lot of bacteria that can cause acne flare-ups. It is probably one of the most difficult things to avoid since much of the hand to face contact throughout the day we are unconscious of. Make it a habit to avoid hand contact and be conscious of it during the day to avoid bacteria.





* Avoid the temptation to pick, prick and squeeze your acne. This will send the infection deeper into the skin and can cause severe scarring.





* For mild to moderate acne, you can use over- the- counter topical ointments, solutions, lotions or gels that contain salicylic acid or azelaic acid as an alternative to benzoyl peroxide. Resorcinol, salicylic acid, and sulfur help break down blackheads and whiteheads. Salicylic acid also helps cut down the shedding of cells lining the follicles of the oil glands.





* Topical antibiotic solutions and lotions can also be applied.





* Tea tree oil is a natural antibiotic and antibacterial agent and has a drying effect on the skin. It keeps the P. Acnes bacteria at bay along with decreasing facial oiliness, which makes this oil a worthwhile investment.





* Sulfur helps to heal existing blemishes by unblocking pores.





* Alpha or Beta Hydroxy Acids (AHA or BHA) works by keeping the skin exfoliated. Glycolic acid, the most well-known of the bunch is a useful adjuvant therapy for mild acne. Mandelic acid, a lesser known one, but one that combines the keratolytic properties of glycolic acid with natural antibacterial properties that help reduce the presence of P. acnes, may be considered a more effective alpha hydroxy acid in treating acne lesions. It is also much less irritating than glycolic acid, a factor that may be very important to those with sensitive skin who are unable to use other agents such as Retin-A, benzoyl peroxide, sulfur, or salicylic acid. It is effective in treating mild cases of acne on its own, and can be used successfully with other therapies on moderate acne.





These treatments are usually effective for mild to moderate acne problems only.









try this... this is a question someone asked on yahoo answers several months ago... i guess u could try it





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