Skin Care Realities
We know that acne is caused by body oils and dead skin blocking the skin’s pores. So, many of the things you may have learned about what creates acne is not factual.
To begin 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 soda pop. Wearing make-up is also not likely going to affect your skin, particularly if the make-up is the oil-free.
If your parents had problems with acne as teens, you probably will as well. But, for most people, by the time they begin to grow into their twenties, the problem has already begun to disappear. There are some things that can be done to reduce 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 going to bed. Don’t use a facecloth, it could be too rough on your face and so aggravate the already tender skin - use your hands instead.
Anything that you use on your face, including your makeup, sunscreen, or moisturizer should be oil free. Be sure to always take off all of your makeup before going to bed. When you exert yourself in any way and you are sweating as a result, make sure your wash your face.
Keep your hair away from you face. Your hair contains its own oils and you don’t want them rubbing onto your face. Make sure you clean your hair regularly 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 must wear caps or hats, be aware that they do not encourage acne at the hairline.
Another important item to remember is not to touch your face excessively. Touching transfers the dirt and oils off of your hands onto your face. Equally important is to refrain from picking, touching, popping or squeezing the pimples which can cause them to get much worse.
You can find lots of different acne medicines at your corner drug store. There are lots to choose from and you might find that what might work for your best friend might not do anything for you. The best have benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid in them. This will help to dry out your skin and shrink the offending pimples. Make sure you follow the directions carefully. Don’t overuse the products or you may damage your skin.
If you cannot find something that works for you over-the-counter, arrange to visit your dermatologist who will be able to prescribe something stronger.
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