Salient. Newspaper of the Victoria University Students' Association. Vol 42 No. 13. June 11 1979
Skin Care and Hygiene
Skin Care and Hygiene
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Wash the face thoroughly twice a day with soap and warm water, preferably using antiseptic soap. This is not because the face is particularly dirty, but to try to prevent bacteria which are normally on the skin from causing acne to become infected.
The important thing is to wash adequately, yet gently enough to avoid irritation or abrasion to the skin. In other words, don't rub so hard that pimples are scrubbed off. Avoid nicking pimples when shaving.
- Restrain the desire of squeezing the odd imple in desperation. Some people have got away with it unscathed and unscarred. Some of them haven't. Its best to avoid it. Because it can push the infection deeper into the skin and it usually has the charming result of spreading the infection.
- Acne is also helped if dandruff is controlled effectively, and if your hair is long keep if off your face at night by tying it back.
- Clothes should be kept clean, particularly those in contact with the neck and shoulders.
- If makeup is used, select it with care. Light textured lotions clog the skin less than greasy based preparations of those in cake form. Always remove all traces of makeup before going to bed. Either soap and water or an astringent lotion can be used. Destroy all cotton wool or tissues immediately after use. Do not use powder puffs or other permanent methods of applying makeup. It is better to use a fresh piece of cotton wool every time.