We know that acne is caused by body oils and dead skin blocking the skin's pores so many of the things you may have been told about what causes acne is not factual.
In the first place, we have been told that eating greasy food like pizza, potato chips and French fries will cause skin problems, not true. And, you will not have problems if you eat chocolate or consume carbonated drinks. And, as for you make-up, as long as it is oil free, it is not a problem.
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 are considering putting anything on your face be it makeup, moisturizer or sunscreen, it needs to be oil free. If you are wearing makeup, you should not go to bed without washing it off. If you are working out or doing anything that causes you to sweat, make sure that you wash the sweat off of your face. Keep your hair clean because it has oils that can be transferred to your face.
If you must use products like sprays or gel to keep your hair in place, make sure that you keep it off of your face. These items can contribute to your acne by blocking up your pores. And if you have to wear hats or caps, be careful that they do not promote acne along the hairline.
Something that is often overlooked is to keep your hands away from your face. By touching your skin, you can transfer the dirt and oils off of your hands to your face. Just as important is to keep from messing with your pimples (touching, popping, squeezing, picking) as this can make them 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, after trying some of these products, you have not received any relief, talk to your doctor. A dermatologist will be able to prescribe something that will probably work better. - 15634
In the first place, we have been told that eating greasy food like pizza, potato chips and French fries will cause skin problems, not true. And, you will not have problems if you eat chocolate or consume carbonated drinks. And, as for you make-up, as long as it is oil free, it is not a problem.
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 are considering putting anything on your face be it makeup, moisturizer or sunscreen, it needs to be oil free. If you are wearing makeup, you should not go to bed without washing it off. If you are working out or doing anything that causes you to sweat, make sure that you wash the sweat off of your face. Keep your hair clean because it has oils that can be transferred to your face.
If you must use products like sprays or gel to keep your hair in place, make sure that you keep it off of your face. These items can contribute to your acne by blocking up your pores. And if you have to wear hats or caps, be careful that they do not promote acne along the hairline.
Something that is often overlooked is to keep your hands away from your face. By touching your skin, you can transfer the dirt and oils off of your hands to your face. Just as important is to keep from messing with your pimples (touching, popping, squeezing, picking) as this can make them 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, after trying some of these products, you have not received any relief, talk to your doctor. A dermatologist will be able to prescribe something that will probably work better. - 15634
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