Acne Realities
We are taught that acne is caused by body oils and dead skin blocking the skin’s pores. So, a lot of the things you may have been told about what creates acne is not true.
To start with, that means that consuming greasy foods like pizza, bacon, French fries or potatoes chips will not affect your acne either way. Neither will eating chocolate or drinking any kind of carbonated beverage. Wearing make-up is also not likely going to mess with your skin, particularly if the make-up is the oil-free.
If your mom and/or dad had problems with acne as teens, you very likely will as well. But, for most people, by the time they begin to ease into their twenties, it has already begun to go away. There are a few things that can be done to minimize an acne outbreak. Make sure that you wash your face with warm water and a mild face soap once in the morning and again at night before bed. Don’t use a facecloth, it could be too rough on your face and aggravate your already tender skin – use your hands instead.
Anything that you place on your face, including your makeup, sunscreen, or moisturizer should be oil free. Make sure you always take off all of your makeup before going to bed. When you work out in any way and you are sweating as a result, make sure your clean your face.
Keep your hair off you face. Your hair contains its own oils and you do not want them rubbing onto your face. Be sure you wash your hair on a regular basis to avoid the oils aggravating your skin.
If you use any hair care items like sprays or gels to keep your hair in place, do your best to keep these off your face. This is because they can also block your pores. If you have to wear caps or hats, keep an eye out to make sure that they do not encourage acne along the hairline.
Another very important thing to remember is not to touch your face often. Touching transfers the dirt and oils off of your hands to your face. Equally important is to keep from picking, touching, popping or squeezing the pimples which can cause them to get much worse.
You will find many different acne medications at your corner drug store. There are many to choose from and you will find that what works for your best friend may do nothing for you. The best contain benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid in them. This will help to dry out your skin and shrink the offending pimples. Be sure you follow the directions carefully. Do not overuse the products or you can damage your skin.
If you cannot find something that works for you over-the-counter, visit your dermatologist who will be able to prescribe something stronger.
To find out how to get rid of acne, visit Your Skin Care Source. You will learn how to be acne free.
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