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Wash your face twice a day using a mild soup. It is even better if you can buy sulfur-based soap especially for acne. If your skin is too oily, use a soap with benzoyl peroxide. Do not use rough sponges, brushes, or anything similar on your face. You shouldn't, however, over-wash your face because it will actually stimulate your sebaceous glands to produce more sebum which will increase your acne.
Check if
it is because of the food. For many people, food
allergy can cause very serious acne condition. You
should avoid eating too much oily and spicy food.
Recent studies have shown that acne can also be
caused by milk which contains hormones as well as
seafood with relatively high levels of iodine. If
possible, cut down on those foods.
Other
foods you may consider avoiding are: sugar, dairy products,
deep-fried food, meat, nut butters, etc. On the other hand, it is
believed that green vegetables, vegetable fuices and foods rich in
zinc can help alleviate acne condition.
Drink more water every day. "Eight glasses of water a day can keep acne away." says Jennifer Thoden, a respected acne expert. The reason is that water can carry waste material out of our body and it really helps heal and prevent acne flare-ups.
Do
not wear makeup if possible. Makeup products can clog your
pores, cause more blackheads and pimples. If you have to wear
makeup, make sure it is water-based. Be sure to clean your
makeup brushes regularly and cleanse your skin before you sleep.
Do
not use oily products. Avoid products such as hair pomades,
intense oil-based facial moisturizers, and oily cleansers.
Keep your face clean.
Do not rest your chin on your hands or
constantly touch your face. Regular shampoo your hair and keep
it off your face, especially when you sleep.
Exercise moderately as it helps in blood circulation and
eliminataion of toxins.
Stay stress-free.
Studies have shown that stress not only
worsens acne flare-up, it also worsens the overall skin
condition. Talk to your friends, listen to your favorite music,
or take a walk in the park. There are many things you can do to
be stree free.
Get Sunshine and fresh air. Sunshine stimulates vitamin D in the body, an essential vitamin for healthy skin. Fresh air and sunshine can also reduce stress (acne tip #9) and increase oxygen to the skin. Don't get burnt in the sun though. Burnt and heavily tanned skin forms a layer on the skin that doesn't exfoliate quickly enough and can lead to blocked pores.
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