Ten Tips for Acne Care and Prevention

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Many people suffer from the misconception that acne is created by dirt. Well, it’s not. Acne is actually a complicated syndrome that involves your hormonal system and your skin’s renewal system. Many medical professionals consider acne to be, in part, a reaction to the hormone called testosterone.

There are a number of things that you can do to manage or prevent acne and to have healthy skin.

Acne Prevention Tip Number 1 – Refrain from using alcohol. Use a skin toner that does not have high levels of isopropyl alcohol. Strong astringents will strip the top layer of skin off and your sebaceous glands may produce extra oil. This could result in dry, red skin and the possibility of more blemishes.

Acne Prevention Tip Number 2 – Don’t use harsh scrubs. If you are going to exfoliate, then use a gentle formula with very small grains. You want to avoid using products that contain almond or apricot shell fragments. They may irritate or damage your skin and aggravate your acne.

Acne Prevention Tip Number 3 – Acne is not caused by dirt, so there is no need to over-wash. Washing your face continuously will not make the acne go away and may tend to dry out your skin and irritate acne-prone areas. Over-washing can also stimulate more oil production which may result in more breakouts. Wash your face only two or three times per day.

Acne Prevention Tip Number 4 – Drinking plenty of water each day will flush out toxins in your body. This is a good advice for all of us, even if you don’t suffer from acne. Try drinking four to six large glasses of water each and every day.

Acne Prevention Tip Number 5 – Don’t squeeze or pick affected areas. This may force bacteria deeper into the skin causing greater infection which will inflame your skin. By doing this you can also damage the surrounding tissue and leave an acne scar.

Acne Prevention Tip Number 6 – Reduce or stop smoking. Clinical studies have demonstrated that smoking tends to exacerbate the effects of acne.

Acne Prevention Tip Number 7 – Prevent your hands from touching your face. Excessive touching of your face, including rubbing, can drive the bacteria that causes acne breakouts into your pores.

Acne Prevention Tip Number 8 – When you exercise, wash off. Exercise generates heat and moisture which is trapped against your skin. This creates an ideal breeding ground for the spread of bacteria.

Acne Prevention Tip Number 9 – Don’t forget to exercise. Exercise reduces stress and increases oxygen to the skin. This can contribute to alleviating some acne symptoms.

Acne Prevention Tip Number 10 – Eat a healthy diet. Your skin, like your body, will benefit from a healthy diet rich with fruits, vegetables and grains.

Acne can be controlled. There are a number of things that can help to reduce the severity of acne. Implement of few of these strategies and see for yourself..

Janet Gordenson writes regularly on health and fitness subjects. Visit Acne Solutions at the Optimum Health Center and find out how to obtain a two month supply of Acnezine, a naturally-occuring, scientifically formulated product that cures acne from the inside out.

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