Wednesday, July 16, 2014

How To Prevent Acne Inflammation

By Alan Bradd


Acne is a rampant skin condition that is common in teenagers and young adults. Pimples, blackheads and whiteheads that mainly occur on the face and sometimes shoulders normally characterize it. This skin condition occurs when oil mixes with dead skin cells and blocks your pores.

Make sure that you keep your face clean every day by washing it twice to remove impurities, dead skin cells and oil. Apply precautionary measures when treating your skin by using a light cloth to wash your face and a gentle soap. The water should be lukewarm rather than hot, then rinse and dry with a clean towel.

Use a moisturizer that can minimize the dryness caused by acne and prevent the skin from peeling. When choosing a moisturizer, consider the nature of your skin first, i.e. whether you have an oily skin or dry one, or a combination of the two. This is because different moisturizers exist for different skins.

When using make up, try not to apply it in excess. If you are prone to be affected, avoid using powder, blush or wearing foundation, but if you cannot avoid it, wash the make up every evening before you go to sleep. There are cosmetics available that have the word "noncomedogenic" written on their labels. This means that they cannot cause acne.

The fragrances, oils and gels that you apply on your hair can cause blockage of sweat pores when they get to the face. It is important to avoid using these too. A good substitute would be a gentle shampoo and conditioner. Avoid getting the oil on your hair from reaching your face by keeping it as far away from the face as possible.

Another thing to observe when fighting acne is avoiding touching the face often. Doing this can spread bacteria on the skin, and irritate the affected skin as well. When you spot any pimples on your face, do not pick or pop them as this can cause infection and emergence of scars on the face.

A common risk factor for this skin condition is intense rays from the sun. The rays can cause irritation on the skin of an affected person and worsen the condition. Wearing protective clothes like long pants, long sleeved shirts and a hat can help prevent the skin from getting direct rays from the sun. Sunscreen with a sun protection factor of 30 can also help you avoid direct sunlight when you are outdoors.

Doing exercise is also important when dealing with this skin condition. There are many benefits of exercise such as improving the basal metabolic rate as well as assisting in the general function of all the body organs, including the skin. Wear light clothes when exercising, and avoid machines that rub against your skin; then shower as soon as you are done.

Avoid stress to fight acne. Stress is one of the risk factors that trigger acne. It is important to avoid stressful situations in your life, but if you find yourself entangled in one, seek professional help when you are unable to deal with it yourself.




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