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We all cry, and there’s really no shame in it.
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Crying helps relieve stress and sometimes just feels good.
But recently, hours after one of my emotion-expressing sessions, I realized that my skin was freaking out.
However, there are other reasons that you may experience an acne flare-up after crying.
“It is the same concept behindmaskne, the acne from face masks,” he adds.
Gohara adds thatstress can also cause acne.
So if you’re crying because you’re stressed out (been there!
), that may be the reason behind those breakouts.
What can we do to prevent this?
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Grab a non-scented andnon-moisturized tissueLike theKleenex Trusted Care Facial Tissue, which are super gentle and two-ply.
And gently pat those tears away, never rub.
“Rubbing the eyes or face will just cause friction, leading to acne,” says Zeichner.
If you’re feeling extra, Gohara suggests gently dabbing your tears with a chilledglycolic pad.
“These are soothing, and they decrease puffiness and prevent breakouts,” Gohara says.
If you tend to cry a lot, switch your cleanser to something less harsh.
Switching to a gentler formula will likely prevent this.
(Gohara currently works with the brand.)
