Waking up with a red spot on your skin is the worst nightmare anyone can imagine. Ironically, it happens often with everyone regardless of gender and age. Blemishes are a very common concern, but don’t let them come into your way of happiness! Acne issues and blemishes are not permanent! With little effort and proper hygiene, blemishes can be put to rest! Follow these ultimate tips for blemish free skin by Facial Aesthetics and Skin Care Experts Dr. Shilpi Behl and Dr. Neeraj Sahni and enter the New Year with a bright new look.

• Wash your face twice daily. Use salicylic acid based facewash to curb and heal the spread of blemishes. Keeping your face moisturized may help to control sebum production and prevent blemishes.
• Choose makeup that won’t clog your pores. Use cosmetic products labeled ‘noncomedogenic’ or ‘oil-free.’ Use aqua based concealers for a quick fix. Make a habit of removing makeup before going to bed. Regularly wash makeup tools and brushes.
• We completely understand that it is really hard not to pick at a zit. But, for a healthy and blemish-free skin, it is important to resist popping pimples and picking at your skin.
• Go easy on the sugar, processed carbs, carbonated drinks, fried foods and breads. Eat more fruits and vegetables, whole grains, healthy source of proteins and limit the alcohol consumption. Intake of antioxidant rich foods work wonders for your skin.
• Keep your body, and the largest organ of your body – skin, well hydrated, especially after a workout or physical excursion. Lack of water renders dryness, dullness and also leads to breakouts.
• Plan for an 8-hours uninterrupted sleep early at night. A disturbed sleep cycle adversely affects the appearance of your skin.
• Use clean face towels to pat your face dry. Change bedsheets and pillow covers regularly to avoid bacteria touching your skin.
• Follow a proper skincare routine. Choose skincare products based on lightening ingredients like licorice, arbutin, glutathione. Aloevera based skincare range is also recommended if you are fighting acne issues. Products containing oil increase sebum production and worsens acne. Go for oil free sunscreens and aqua based concealers.
• A good Vitamin C serum and retinol based serum increase the cell turnover healing your skin rapidly.

  Bottom line The above internal and external methods when put to use, will definitely yield visible positive results to your skin. However, if the acne and blemishes continue to appear or worsen, various clinical methods can be applied for permanent acne and blemishes removal!