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How To Prevent Acne |
By:
Andrew Smith |
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Many young people as well as older adults suffer from Acne.
There is really no "cure" for acne and one can only take
measures to help prevent acne. Acne is a condition of clogged
pores caused by overactive oil glands. This usually occurs in
puberty and can continue into adulthood in some cases. There are
some measures you can take to prevent acne or at least keep its
severity to a minimum:
· Make sure that you keep your skin clean. Wash regularly.
Washing regularly helps to get rid of the excess oil on your
skin plus bacteria and dead skin cells that can clog pores and
cause outbreaks.
· Get the proper amount of rest. Your body restores and
refreshes skin cells while you are resting. Teenagers are
notorious for not getting enough rest but it is essential in
helping to prevent acne.
· Don't squeeze or pick at pimples because this has the risk of
producing a more severe infection.
· After you exercise take a shower so that the sweat does not
contribute to clogging your pores and producing another acne
outbreak. Make sure if you exercise at a gym there are shower
facilities available. Do not wait hours after exercising before
taking a shower.
· Wear clean white t-shirts to help keep acne off your back. The
white t-shirts tend to absorb the excess oils in your skin and
will help to prevent acne on your back at least.
· Take off any makeup before going to bed. Again, the key here
is to keep your pores clear of oil and bacteria and help prevent
acne outbreaks.
· Don't use oil-based sunscreen or skin lotions if you have a
tendency for acne outbreaks. These will only contribute to the
problem.
· After washing, you can also use a cleaning solution on your
skin containing what is known as Salicylic Acid. Only use a 2%
solution. This can be found in some acne cleaning pad products.
The most important key to preventing acne outbreaks is to keep
your pores clear. Clogged pores are the main cause of acne.
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