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Tips to Help Prevent Acne
People often think that a diet high
in fats and sugars is the cause of acne. This is because
people who have a non-westernized diet often also enjoy
a marked absence of this disease. Scientific studies
have not been able to prove that this is the case, however,
a healthy diet will surely keep you and your skin in
better general health than one that consists primarily
of junk foods.
What can make acne worse?
· Pomades and de-frizzing agents that are used
to treat curly hair. Blackheads will often pop up at
the hairline after treating your hair with these products.
· Excessive sweating and humidity. Sweating causes
the formation of oil that can become blocked in the
pores of the skin. Constantly wiping sweat from the
face can irritate the skin and increase the amount of
bacteria on it.
· Coming into contact with mineral or cutting
oils. If these products are handled in the course of
work, take care to keep them from coming into contact
with skin.
· Suntan oils can worsen acne in some people.
· Tight clothing such as bra straps and headbands
can cause sweating which makes pimples form.
· Some kinds of cosmetics.
· Corticosteroids and anti-epilepsy drugs. Never
discontinue medication without the advice of your physician.
· Pregnancy; some women find it helps, while
for others it worsens acne.
· Anger and stress. When hormone levels soar,
oil production is increased. Overproduction of oil causes
acne. So stay cool.
Some people think that celibacy causes
acne and so sex will cure it, but that is a myth. What
can help acne? There are many acne treatments available.
Some have not been scientifically proven to help in
the treatment of acne. However, sometimes a combination
of treatments seems to improve the condition.
If home treatment is preferred, here
are some things you can do.
· Medicated concealer sticks
are available. They should not be used on the whole
face, just on a zit or two as it flares up.
· Use oil-free make-up.
· Personal hygiene. Always wash your hands before
applying make-up.
· Always remove make-up at night.
· Don’t wash your face excessively. This
will dry and irritate the skin. Twice a day with a mild
soap is enough.
· If your skin is dry, use a non-oily moisturizer.
· A little dab of pure tea-tree oil will help
to heal a squeezed pimple.
· Tea-tree oil washes may help.
· Don’t let spots ruin your life. Remember,
most people have them at some stage.
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