Post on 05-Jul-2015
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7 effective tips to keep
acne under control
People are always on the lookout for ways to deal with
the disturbing problem of acne.
Here are some simple and effective tips to help you keep
acne under control.
Tip 1: Don’t pick, press or rub the pimples. It is often hard to resist,
but rubbing or picking actually increases the production of sebum
and ruptures the membranes under the skin. Consequently, the
infection and sebum spreads and causes more pimples.
Furthermore, you risk the chances of leaving scars on the face.
Tip 2: Drink plenty of water. Eight glasses of water a day can actually
help keep acne away. This is because water flushes out waste
material from the body, as well as helps to heal and prevent acne
flare-ups.
Tip 3: Avoid eating foods that can worsen acne. Food allergies can
cause serious acne flare-ups. Recent studies have shown that acne
can also be caused due to seafood which contains relatively high
levels of iodine.
Other foods you might consider avoiding include foods that contain
too much sugar, high fat dairy products, red meat, deep-fried food,
etc. Include green vegetables, juices and foods that are rich in zinc in
your diet to help alleviate acne flare-ups.
Tip 4: Steer clear of oily skincare products. Avoid products such as
intense oil-based moisturizers, lotions, beauty creams and face
cleansers.
Tip 5: Try to remain as stress free as possible. Research has shown
that stress not only triggers acne flare-ups, but also worsens the
overall condition of the skin.
Tip 6: Get enough fresh air and sunlight. Sunlight stimulates the
production of Vitamin D which is an essential vitamin for healthy skin.
However, be careful not to get sunburned as heavily tanned or
sunburned skin does not exfoliate quickly, and this can lead to
blocked pores.
Tip 7: Try not to wear makeup as far as possible. Makeup can clog
the pores, in turn causing blackheads and pimples. However, in case
you have to wear makeup, use water-based products and wash it off
before going to sleep.
You can also use topical anti-bacterial creams like Azelex to treat
mild and moderate acne formation. Azelex (Azelaic Acid) belongs to a
class of medications called Dicarboxylic Acids.
Azelex works by stopping the growth of bacteria on the skin as well
as reducing the amount of a keratin, a substance that causes acne.
However, before deciding to use Azelex, consult a dermatologist.
These are some simple tips to keep acne flare-ups under control.
Although acne is an annoying and unpleasant skin disorder, it can be
avoided or kept under control with the help of these tips and proper
skincare.
Thank you for watching
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