Don't Cover Up Your Acne - Learn How To Prevent It In The First Place

[myron fehr]

When it comes to acne, prevention is always better then searching for
a cure. No matter how many creams, herbs, or other products hit the
market, nothing will make your skin look better then never having acne
to begin with.
Though it's certainly a challenge - and some will have clearer skin
then others, despite doing all of these things, a much clearer
complexion is certainly possible if you can maintain control over all
of the following items.
1. Keep your skin clean
It seems oh so simple, yet many people (especially teens) have a lot
of trouble with this one. Dirt works its way into your pores and will
often resurface as a skin eruption, and putting acne cream on a dirty
face won't help, because it (literally) isn't getting to the root of
the problem. Make sure you keep your skin (especially your face) clean
and healthy. Use a good facial soap if possible, and avoid using any
lotions or creams except those design to help fight acne.
2. Wearing too much makeup
This of course, ties in to number one above, but most teenage girls
and women are not willing to go without any makeup at all. If you must
wear makeup, keep it as light as possible. Layers of makeup prevent
your skin cells from getting the oxygen they need, leading to dry,
flaky skin, and giving acne a good place to take hold. So remember,
none is best, but if you must, wear as little as possible.
3. Eat a proper diet
Again, this is a fairly well known way to prevent acne breakouts, but
it is often ignored or forgotten about. Sweets, sugary foods, and
anything with chocolate seems to intensify acne breakouts. Simply
paying attention to what goes into your mouth each day, and sticking
to a well balanced diets, with a healthy amount of fruits and
vegetables, is another way to minimize acne, or even eliminate it
altogether.
4. Check your shampoo
Okay, this may be the first one that is a little bit out of the common
sense realm, but hear me out. For people who don't struggle with acne
on other parts of their body, they will still have to deal with
breakouts on their forehead. Most people who have acne only in this
area will notice that their forehead is very oily, most all of the
time. This may be caused by oil buildup in your hair, which is often
the result of using the wrong kind of shampoo! Try to find a shampoo
that leaves your hair dry and light, and doesn't leave an oily residue
behind. This might be just what you were looking for.
5. Get a good night's rest
Finally, never ever underestimate the healing, restorative power of a
good night's sleep. The daily stress of life and living puts a
tremendous strain on your body. A consistent lack of sleep prevents
the body's immune system from operating at its peak capacity. Over
time, this can create a very unhealthy body for you to have to live
in. Be sure to go to bed early if possible, and get a good, full night
of sleep. The amount of time you should sleep varies from person to
person, but for a majority of us, it is 7-8 hours a night.
By simply following these simple, basic lifestyle guidelines, you can
reduce the severity of your acne or even eliminate it entirely. An
additional benefit of working thorugh the above steps: if you do still
have acne issues after adopting these lifestyle habits, the methods
you use to get rid of your remaining acne will be much more effective
as a
result.
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