5 Acne Treatment Tips You Can Use Today

Dealing with acne can be embarrassing at any age. Luckily, there are a
number of things you can do everyday to make sure your skin is less
prone to flare ups. Here are five tips for taking control of your acne
starting today.

1. Exercise - Keeping in shape can help fight acne by fighting off negative
stress levels that can come from negative self-esteem and depression.
However, some safeguards need to be in place to ward off acne that can
result from your workout routines. Watch what you put on your body with
regards to clothing, sports gear and equipment.

For example, tight lycra and nylon exercise outfits might look great in the
movies and on magazine models, but if you are susceptible to acne
problems, avoid these synthetic fabrics that tend to trap in body moisture
and heat resulting in a bacteria frenzy. Instead, choose loose clothing
made of cotton or natural blends to allow more air to get to your skin.

And when you are finished with your workout, get out of clothing wet
from perspiration or water sports. Shower and change into dry, clean
clothing. And keep your sports gear and equipment clean, too. Dirty
headgear, for instance, can irritate forehead areas prone to acne
problems. So toss headbands into the washing machine after workout
sessions.

2. Cosmetics - To avoid pore-clogging and skin irritations that are similar
to acne and that can contribute to acne, use products labeled
noncomedogenic or oil-free. Shimmering facial colors can contain a flaky
mineral called mica that can cause skin irritations and clog pores. Other
additives in coloring that can cause similar reactions are coal tar
derivatives, carmine and heavy cream in blushes.

More preventative measures include using a lip gloss that promotes a
matte finish instead of a high gloss for less pore-clogging; note the more
the shine, the more then comedogenic content and the more the pores
can clog. Beware that eye creams can contain heavier concentrations of
moisturizers than regular creams and lotions, meaning they have greater
potential to clog pores in the surrounding facial areas.

3. Diet - Studies show that diet does not play a role in either the cause
or the treatment of acne. However, what is recommended for acne
preventative care is this: what is best for your body is best for your skin,
especially since your skin is the largest organ of your body. So
remember to watch your diet and consume healthy vitamins, minerals
and other supplements. This will help to prevent and help conquer acne
breakout.

4. Hygiene - A healthy skin regimen should include no harsh scrubbing or
over-washing, because this can cause possible skin irritation or possible
over production of oil to replace what has washed off, clogging pores in
the process. Products with gentle exfoliation ingredients are OK to use;
i.e. not scratchy nut or fruit shell pieces that can tear skin. And skip
alcohol products when possible; these can take off the top layer of your
skin and cause your glands to product more oil, clogging pores in the
process.

If you do spot acne-troubled areas, do NOT mess with them. Remember
that these are already weeks in the making, and squeezing or picking
blemishes can force the infected area to regress back inside, further
troubling the region and possibly leave a scar. If necessary, seek help
from a dermatologist for alternative treatments.

5. Shaving - Shaving for both genders is actually an excellent way of
exfoliating or removing dead skin to help with the prevention and
spreading of acne instead of leaving the remains to clog pores. And for
some light acne cases already in process, shaving can help rid
whiteheads and blackheads from the face. A word of caution: for areas
with infection or high inflammatory activity (redness, sensitive, open
acne, sores, etc.), do not shave. Or at the very least, use a shaving
cream for sensitive skin!

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