Sunday, December 18, 2011

Acne, What You Can Do About It

By Wendelin Troelson


Acne is a persistent problem that affects many people, so if you are suffering from acne it is first important to acknowledge that you are not alone. That said, solving acne problems is easier than you may think. Read on for some proven advice for dealing with recurring acne issues.

To help you prevent acne from occurring you should remove makeup before going to bed. If you leave your makeup on while you sleep, it will only clog your pores which can and will make your acne worse. Those makeup products are filled with fatty oils and not removing it before going to sleep, can prevent you from having acne free skin.

To help you avoid acne after exercising you should not allow sweat to linger. Allowing sweat to linger will clog your pores and make you more prone to getting acne. So to avoid acne you should use a mild cleanser immediately after exercising in order to wipe away dirt or sweat.

Even if you are already broken out, remember that it is never too late to start treating an acne problem. While maintaining a regular regimen is important to preventing future breakouts, you should not abandon your regimen if another breakout occurs. Remember that it takes time to turn the condition of your skin around.

Tanning can make acne worse so you should avoid sun exposure by wearing a hat and using sunscreen. Both will protect your face and keep it from getting burned or tanned. Exposure to the sunlight makes the face shed more skin cells. These can clog your pores and you can get more acne.

To prevent skincare products from becoming counterproductive, introduce one acne fighting product at a time, even if you bought all your products in one kit. It takes your skin time to adjust to new products, especially ones that contain abrasives, so start your new acne-fighting regimen by applying only the cleanser and gradually work in other products.

To keep your face clean and clear, you also need to keep your hair clean and clear. That means washing it regularly and keeping it off of your skin when it is full of products that could make your face feel greasy. Chances are, if your hair is oily then your skin will soon be oily too.

If you are already prone to acne, then properly removing your makeup every single day is especially important. You should never ever go to sleep without removing your makeup completely first. Simply swabbing it off with a cloth is not enough, either. Make sure you follow up makeup removal with a quick cleanse or a cleaning moisturizer to restore balance to your skin and prevent irritation.

If you cannot afford expensive acne treatments, then consider some budget-friendly at-home alternatives. For example, aspirin contains the powerful acne-fighting ingredient of salicylic acid. You can crush up a couple aspirin and make a facial mask to get the same benefits of expensive salicylic cleansers. Just be sure to consult your doctor first if you have heart trouble, since some of the aspirin can be absorbed into your skin.

You might think that drinking coffee helps to reduce stress, but in truth caffeine only increases both stress and its resultant acne breakouts. Cutting back on coffee will not only help you to stay calmer while experiencing stress, it will also help your skin to stay balanced and hydrated and as a result will also cut back on breakouts.

As you can see from the article, acne can be controlled. If you choose to take the directions given here, you will begin to see an improvement in your skin now and for years to come. You have the right to a blemish free complexion. Start your skin on the path to clear and glowing beauty.




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