02 May, 2009

Acne Prevention (How To Reduce Acne)

Every teenage prays to God to spare him/her of these ugly looking red lesions. It is however more common in the people with oily skin but during puberty almost 85% teenagers fall prey to them, irrespective of their skin type. Pimples are not an indication of a teen’s unhealthy diet or dirty face, Acne is caused due to the over activity of oil glands. These oil or sebaceous glands are present at the bottom of the hair follicles, causing hormonal changes that occur during puberty.

Pimples are caused by multiple factors and fortunately we have multiple solutions and acne prevention tips to stay away from them. Wash but not over-wash: Dirt, grime and pollutants may be the reason behind acne for some people, not all. So if you think that washing your face repeatedly will help you stay off from them, then you are mistaken. You should only wash your face twice a day else excessive cleansing will cause scrubbing of healthy skin, leaving it dry. Also avoiding the use of scrubs with apricots and almonds will help prevent skin tearing.

Stay away from alcohol: if you use astringents and toners, then try to restrict yourself from using beauty products with high concentrations of alcohol. Alcohol dries the skin and strips the upper layer of the skin, thus making the skin produce more oil and aggravating the problem.

Don’t touch or squeeze: Some people develop a habit of touching and squeezing the problem area again and again. Never prick your blemish with a pin or fingernail as bacteria may penetrate deeper into the skin. This precaution will help you reduce acne.

Take shower after work-out: Exercising is undoubtedly the best way to rejuvenate, but remember to shower once you are through with your work-out schedule. Sweating traps the moisture and heat in your skin, which act as a breeding ground for acnes. Antibiotic prescription by a physician also helps to curb the problem. Treatments like that of retinoic acid and antibiotic pills, sensitize skin to the sun, hence it is advisable to wear a sunscreen.

Be happy: Tension creates an unnecessary burden on mind and body, leading to an over activity of hormones and causing pimples.

Unwanted Bumps - Acne Prevention

By: Audrey Jenna

Acne prevention is important especially to the youth. It is essential to prevent this skin condition because it causes embarrassment and despair. It requires tremendous skin care and demands a complete change in your lifestyle including your eating habits and personal hygiene to overcome the problem of acne.Please get rid of your habit of squeezing your pimples.

Scrubbing also increases acne by irritating it and exposes your skin pores to more eruptions.

Washing your face more than twice a day can actually cause acne rather than prevent it.

Refrain from using astringents as they rob your skin of essential oils as well lead to unhealthy skin.

What You Should Do

In order to stay away from the zits, you could try these time tested methods

Keeping your skin clean is the best acne prevention method. Drink about two-three liters of water every day to get rid of the toxins that cause blemishes.

A low-cholesterol diet which is rich in roughage is very good for your skin and can prevent pimples. It is also believed that a diet that is low on sugar, coffee and chocolate can prevent bad skin. Avoid wearing oily creams as they advance skin eruptions.

Using Aloe Vera soaps or cleansers while washing your face can help avoid nightmarish bumps. Applying any one of the following can help prevent those unwanted mounts on the skin: lemon juice, limejuice mixed with peanut oil, fresh fenugreek leaved or apple cider vinegar.

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