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.
To begin with that means that eating greasy foods like pizza, bacon, French fries or potatoes chips will not affect your acne either way. Neither will eating chocolate or drinking any kind of carbonated soda pop. Wearing make-up is also not likely going to affect your skin, especially if the make-up is the oil-free.
I am sorry to tell you that if your parents had acne as teens, you will probably do the same. If this happens, most people have the problem disappear by the time they are out of their teens. Here are some things that you can do to reduce the acne problem. Clean your face with a mild soap and warm water in the morning and before going to bed. I would suggest that you not use a washcloth as it may be too rough. If you use your hands you will be much kinder to your skin.
If you put anything on your face (to include make-up, moisturizer, and sunscreen) has to be oil free. It is very important to take off your makeup at night before bed. Any time you begin to sweat due to exertion, wash your face. It is best to keep your hair off of your face. This is because your hair has many oils that you do not want to be rubbed onto your face. Also, make sure to wash your hair on a regular basis to keep the oils from getting the oils on your face.
If you use any hair care products like sprays or gels to keep your hair in place do your best to keep these off your face as they can also block your pores. If you must wear caps or hats, keep an eye out to make sure that they don't encourage acne along the hairline.
Quite often we forget to keep out hands off of our face. If you touch your face a lot, you may be putting the dirt and oil from your hands to your skin. You also do not need to be picking, touching, squeezing or popping your pimples. This kind of attention can make them 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. - 15343
To begin with that means that eating greasy foods like pizza, bacon, French fries or potatoes chips will not affect your acne either way. Neither will eating chocolate or drinking any kind of carbonated soda pop. Wearing make-up is also not likely going to affect your skin, especially if the make-up is the oil-free.
I am sorry to tell you that if your parents had acne as teens, you will probably do the same. If this happens, most people have the problem disappear by the time they are out of their teens. Here are some things that you can do to reduce the acne problem. Clean your face with a mild soap and warm water in the morning and before going to bed. I would suggest that you not use a washcloth as it may be too rough. If you use your hands you will be much kinder to your skin.
If you put anything on your face (to include make-up, moisturizer, and sunscreen) has to be oil free. It is very important to take off your makeup at night before bed. Any time you begin to sweat due to exertion, wash your face. It is best to keep your hair off of your face. This is because your hair has many oils that you do not want to be rubbed onto your face. Also, make sure to wash your hair on a regular basis to keep the oils from getting the oils on your face.
If you use any hair care products like sprays or gels to keep your hair in place do your best to keep these off your face as they can also block your pores. If you must wear caps or hats, keep an eye out to make sure that they don't encourage acne along the hairline.
Quite often we forget to keep out hands off of our face. If you touch your face a lot, you may be putting the dirt and oil from your hands to your skin. You also do not need to be picking, touching, squeezing or popping your pimples. This kind of attention can make them 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. - 15343
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