How to get rid of acne in 10 steps

Loud alarm, lazy slippers, a glance in the mirror... And it's a disaster! A new horde of spots has erupted on your right cheek overnight! But how can you prevent these embarrassing breakouts and renew your skin?

1. don't dry out your skin, use gentle skincare products: alcohol-based creams tend to irritate the skin, which will protect itself by producing more sebum;
2. wash your face with cold water: for a soothing and decongestant effect, but also to tighten the pores;
3. always clean your hands and nails before applying skincare: these areas are veritable breeding grounds for bacteria;
4. use a spatula to take creams out of the jar and apply them to your skin: you wouldn't want to contaminate the contents;
5. change and wash your towels regularly;
6. never rub your face to dry, but gently pat: rubbing tends to irritate the skin;
7. wash and disinfect everything that touches your face: pillowcases, towels, makeup tools (brushes), smartphone...;
8. never skip the makeup removal process: an essential step to unclog the skin and promote its regeneration;
9. use a steam machine to dilate the pores: detoxify the skin and help skincare products penetrate better;
10. avoid, at all costs, touching, squeezing, or fiddling with your spots: let them live, otherwise, you might end up with lovely scars!

(MH with Raphaël Liset - Illustration: ©Unsplash)