1. Do not
Avoid using AHA, BHA
Before Tet, you should avoid starting to use AHA (Alpha Hydroxy Acid) and BHA (Beta Hydroxy Acid). They can make your skin sensitive, easily irritated, and push out more acne in the beginning. Instead, focus on moisturizing and soothing your skin.
Do not pop pimples at home
Popping pimples at home can have negative impacts on your skin and cause inflammation and infection. Instead, let your skin heal on its own and implement a proper skincare routine by using specialized products to treat acne and cleanse your skin.
2. Do
Apply a clay mask weekly
Applying a clay mask weekly is a great way to detoxify the skin, remove dirt, excess oil, and impurities from the skin, making it brighter, smoother, and more breathable. Choose a clay mask that suits your skin type and use it weekly for the best results.
Some clay masks can be quite drying, as they have the properties of pore-tightening or oil control. Although they are great at fighting against acne, they can reduce the natural moisture of the skin, causing it to feel tight.
Using clay masks continuously or too frequently in a week can make your skin sensitive and prone to moisture loss.
Especially for combination skin, you should not use only one type of mask for the entire face. You can use a green clay mask on oily-prone areas like the T-zone, while other areas can use a different type of moisturizing mask. For acne-prone skin, you can apply a spot treatment with a clay mask on the pimples and leave it overnight. The pimples will dry out and reduce swelling.
Deep skincare at the spa
Exfoliating, deep cleansing, and massage to stimulate blood circulation will help detoxify the skin, remove dead cells, and create the best conditions for the skin to absorb nutrients from skincare products, making the skin brighter, fresher, and ready for Tet.
Drink enough water, go to bed early
Habitually drinking enough water and getting enough sleep are two important factors for having healthy and radiant skin. The skin becomes soft, smooth, and more elastic. At the same time, going to bed on time allows the body and skin to have time for recovery and regeneration. When you lack sleep, the skin becomes dull, unable to resist against harmful impacts. You need to get enough sleep and drink enough water every day to have a radiant and healthy complexion.
Above are some suggestions on what to do and not to do to detoxify the skin for Tet.