Acne Prevention - Some Basic Strategies that Work!

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Acne Prevention - Some Basic Strategies that Work!

Copyright 2006 Tony Buel

Is it possible to take some basic preventive measures to

thwart acne outbreaks? What kinds of preventative

maintenance should you do to cut down on your acne?

Let's quickly scan some of the most effective strategies,

shall we?

The first, most obvious, and most important measure to help

prevent acne is to have a healthy lifestyle. It is too easy

to neglect this, but don't do it! Eat three good meals a

day, get the proper rest at night, and drink a minimum of

eight glasses of water a day. Don't let stress control you

even if you do have a frantic and unpredictable lifestyle.

Now that the first one is out of the way, let's move on to

the rest.

Make sure you are cleaning your face every day and for best

results, twice a day. Use a mild cleaning bar or liquid

that also minimizes sensitivity and irritation. Use various

mild scrubs or exfoliants that remove the outer layer of

the skin and opens pores. The products that contain fine

granules or salicylic acid make it a mild peeling agent.

Reducing oil is an important step in preventing outbreaks

of acne. You can't stop your oil glands from forming oil

but you can get rid of the excess oil on your skin. This

will help in keeping the pores open and lessen the shine

that often accompanies oily skin. A gentle astringent can

wipe away excess oil and are easily found where cosmetics

are sold.

Pharmacies now carry strips under various names that you

can use on your forehead, nose or chin, or wherever you

notice blackheads to pull out all that unpleasant material

from your pores. Remember, this is oil and not dirt. They

are inexpensive and while they aren't as effective as a

professional pore cleaning, they are safe and effective.

Killing bacteria is an important part of the therapy to

minimize or prevent outbreaks of acne. Antibacterial

cleansers can be found in over-the-counter products. They

usually contain benzoyl peroxide. Topical or external

applications can be applied to the affected area to kill

surface bacteria. You can find these in the form of gels,

creams, and lotions.

When using moisturizers, use oil-free moisturizers that

also contain an antibacterial agent. If you use make up,

use oil-free foundation. A thick coat of make up can block

the pores and cause acne to flare up.

Apply a honey mask once or twice a week. Honey is great for

disinfecting and healing minor blemishes and takes it easy

on sensitive skin.

Avoid wearing excessive make up. Also, be sure it is water

based.

Drink eight full glasses of water per day.

Keep your hair off your face.

Take a good multivitamin.

Take a chromium supplement once a day.

Eat carrots; they are rich in beta-carotene and Vitamin A.

Both are essential in repair tissue of the skin and mucous

membranes.

When you sleep at night, be sure you are sleeping on a

clean pillowslip that no one else has used. Pillowslips

absorb oil during the night and acne can be irritated. If

you have long hair, keep it pulled back during the night as

the oil in your hair can also transfer to your pillowslip

and to your skin.

Don't pick or squeeze your pimples -no matter how tempting!

This can't be said too often.

These are just a few simple measures you can start to

follow right away. Don't look for extreme remedies when a

simple solution is all you need. For many acne cases, when

following these simple strategies you will begin to see

gradual steady results in just a few days.

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Author: Tony Buel

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