10 Tips to Prevent Acne

10 Tips to Prevent Acne

by Jennifer Curran

For better acne skin care, prevention and avoiding aggravation of breakouts should be high on your list. Many people don't realize that certain actions which would appear to help fight acne in fact make the problem worse. Lifestyle and environmental elements such as stress, sleep and exposure to certain foods and substances can go a long way in promoting pimples and zits and oily skin. Below are ten things to watch out for that may be working against you in the fight against acne.

Hydration - Drinking lots of water helps to flush out toxins in the body and the skin and helps to keep the skin moisturized.

Get Plenty of Sleep - When the body sleeps, the body repairs and rejuvenates. This includes the skin. Nighttime and rest provides a consistent environment for the skin and allows the support structures to keep the skin healthy to replenish themselves.

Hands Off - Acne skin care requires that you keep your fingers, which can contain dirt, toxins and other pollutants, off of your face. This can just lead to clogged pores which means more acne. The skin can also be irritated if scratching or removing pimples by pinching takes place.

Limit Caffeine & Nicotine - These things deplete vital nutrients such as vitamin C and vitamin B which are used by the skin to maintain its balance.

Know Your Skin Type - Before you engage in any acne skin care you should know what kind of skin type you have. This will help you avoid using skin care products and other substances that may result in more acne.

Hypoallergenic and Noncomedogenic Only - Finding products that won't cause skin allergies and do not clog pores are essential. Clogged pores are the root cause of acne and using products that fall into this category can go a long way in your prevention efforts.

Reduce Stress - Stress can cause the production of testosterone. This in turn can lead to an oily skin condition and the trapping of skin cells in pores. Acne skin care programs often overlook this valuable aspect.

Be Gentle - It is a common reaction to aggressively scrub and treat acne thinking it will clean the skin better. This is not the case with harsh cleansing. This can irritate and damage the skin as well as remove moisture. This only leads to more oily skin.

Acne Fighting Nutrition - Things like primrose oil, vitamin A, zinc and other vitamins and essential oils have been shown to have positive effects as an acne treatment. Cod liver oil is another good component you can add to a solid acne skin care approach.

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