The fact that the cause of acne is that our skin pores become blocked by body oils and dead skin is well know. It is some of the other things that we have learned that are less than true.
To begin with that means that eating 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, especially if the make-up is the oil-free.
Ask your parents about their skin as a teenager. If they had problems, you will probably have the same. But, it should go away by the time you reach your twenties. Here are a couple of suggestions to help with your acne problem. Don't use a facecloth as it may be too rough on your skin. Your hands are much more friendly to your face. Wash with warm water and a mild soap in the morning and before going to bed at night.
If you put anything on your face (to include make-up, moisturizer, and sunscreen) has to be oil free. It is very important to take off your makeup at night before bed. Any time you begin to sweat due to exertion, wash your face. It is best to keep your hair off of your face. This is because your hair has many oils that you do not want to be rubbed onto your face. Also, make sure to wash your hair on a regular basis to keep the oils from getting the oils on your face.
If you need the use of hair care items like gels or spray to control your hair, it is best to keep it off of your face. These products can block your skin pores. Also, if you wear hats or caps, be careful that they do not help the growth of acne on the hairline.
Another important thing to remember is not to touch your face excessively. Touching transfers the dirt and oils from your hands to your face. Equally important is to refrain from picking, touching, popping or squeezing the pimples which can cause them to get much worse.
If you look around, you can find a number of medications for your acne at the local drug store. As there are many of these products, you may need to try a few. This is because you may find what works for your friend may not work for you. If you look for products with salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide, these are usually the best and will help dry out and shrink your pimples. It is very important to follow the instructions to the letter. And do not misuse these items because that could cause damage to your skin.
If you don't find something that works over-the-counter, arrange to visit your dermatologist who will be able to prescribe something stronger. - 15255
To begin with that means that eating 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, especially if the make-up is the oil-free.
Ask your parents about their skin as a teenager. If they had problems, you will probably have the same. But, it should go away by the time you reach your twenties. Here are a couple of suggestions to help with your acne problem. Don't use a facecloth as it may be too rough on your skin. Your hands are much more friendly to your face. Wash with warm water and a mild soap in the morning and before going to bed at night.
If you put anything on your face (to include make-up, moisturizer, and sunscreen) has to be oil free. It is very important to take off your makeup at night before bed. Any time you begin to sweat due to exertion, wash your face. It is best to keep your hair off of your face. This is because your hair has many oils that you do not want to be rubbed onto your face. Also, make sure to wash your hair on a regular basis to keep the oils from getting the oils on your face.
If you need the use of hair care items like gels or spray to control your hair, it is best to keep it off of your face. These products can block your skin pores. Also, if you wear hats or caps, be careful that they do not help the growth of acne on the hairline.
Another important thing to remember is not to touch your face excessively. Touching transfers the dirt and oils from your hands to your face. Equally important is to refrain from picking, touching, popping or squeezing the pimples which can cause them to get much worse.
If you look around, you can find a number of medications for your acne at the local drug store. As there are many of these products, you may need to try a few. This is because you may find what works for your friend may not work for you. If you look for products with salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide, these are usually the best and will help dry out and shrink your pimples. It is very important to follow the instructions to the letter. And do not misuse these items because that could cause damage to your skin.
If you don't find something that works over-the-counter, arrange to visit your dermatologist who will be able to prescribe something stronger. - 15255
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