Other Authors: Lactic Acid Peel. Many people believe that acne affects people with oily skin alone. Well, this is definitely wrong!

There are other criteria that influence the appearance of acne and the skin type is not one of them; yet in certain cases, people with oily skin are more affected by this dermatological condition. An unhealthy diet, hormonal changes, bacterial infections and a chaotic lifestyle represent the right premises for a dry acne skin outburst. Before starting any targeted treatment, it is important to identify the causes behind the acne problem. Yet, a double treatment is necessary most of the time: one for the skin dryness and another to eliminate acne.

To treat dry acne skin you have to keep it well moisturized while preserving the natural moisture content specific to the tissues. The lotions and creams you use ought to contain some very soothing agents like aloe vera for instance that is good both for acne and for skin dryness.

In case you no one single product is available for both aspects of the condition, there are plenty of home remedies that could prove useful. Callendula for instance is a herb with good antibacterial and regenerative properties that will accelerate the healing of the acne lesions while also dealing with the excessive dryness.

Depending on the condition of the dry acne skin, the doctor may also prescribe the use of oral medication besides the topical remedies. Depending on the ointment, you could extend the topical use to larger skin portions besides the face for instance.

In case you have acne extended on other parts of the body, besides good tissue hydration you should be careful with the clothes you wear and the hygiene rules you follow. Clothing could be a great relief or the source of even more pain if you don’t choose it carefully; therefore, cotton should be preferred over any other synthetic fabric.

During summer dry acne skin tends to get worse. A better air humidity works in favor of the skin dryness on the one hand, and on the other, the heat makes a favorable condition for acne to outburst. Try to remain consistent and persistent in the treatment of dry acne skin regardless of season. Use cleansers that do not dry the skin even further and find an alcohol free disinfectant that can be applied on the acne-affected body parts.