pimples from your body by following this
preventives.
Read and get oriented.
1. Wash your face about twice each day. Do not
wash it more often. Use a mild soap made
especially for people with acne, and warm water.
Do not scrub the skin. Experts advise the use of
an OTC lotion which contains benzoyl peroxide.
2. Don’t try to burst the pimples. You may push
the infection further down, causing more blocking
and worse swelling and redness. Popping pimples
makes scarring more likely.
3. If you have to get rid of a pimple for some
event, such as a wedding, or public speaking
occasions, ask a specialist to treat it for you.
4. Try to refrain from touching your face with
your hands. When you are on the phone try not to
let the receiver touch your face – there may be
sebum and skin residue on it.
5. Keep your hands clean, wash them regularly.
6. Always wash your hands before touching your
face. This includes before applying lotions,
creams or makeup Glasses should regularly be
cleaned. They will collect sebum and skin residue.
6. You skin needs to breathe. If your acne is on
your back, shoulders or chest try wearing loose
clothing. Tight garments, such as headbands,
caps and scarves should be avoided – if you have
to wear them make sure they are cleaned
regularly.
7. Don’t go to sleep with makeup on. Only use
makeup that is noncomedogenic or nonacnegenic
-If you don’t know this, ask the shopkeeper or
pharmacist. You should use makeup which does
not have oil and does not clog up the pores.
8. Hair collects sebum and skin residue. Keep
your hair clean and away from your face.
9. Too much sun can cause your skin to produce
more sebum. Several acne medications make it
more likely that you will be sunburned (hmm).
10. If you shave your face, do it carefully. Use
either an electric shaver or safety razors. If you
use a safety razor make sure the blade is sharp.
Soften your skin and beard with warm soapy
water before applying the shaving cream.
How to prevent making acne worse
Menstrual cycle – girls and women with acne
tend to get it worse one or two weeks before their
menstrual period arrives. This is probably due to
hormonal changes that take place. Some people
say they eat more chocolate during this time and
wonder whether there may be a connection.
However, experts believe the worsening acne is
not due to chocolate, but rather to hormonal
changes
Anxiety and stress – mental stress can affect
your levels of some hormones, such as cortisol
and adrenaline, which in turn can make acne
worse. Again, stress can make some people
binge-eat. Experts believe the culprits are most
likely the hormone levels, rather than the binge-
eating.
Hot and humid climates – when it is hot and
humid we sweat more. This can make the acne
worse.
Oil based makeups – moisturizing creams,
lubricating lotions, and all makeup that contain
oil can speed up the blocking of your pores.
Greasy hair – some hair products are very greasy
and might have the same effect as oil based
makeup. Hair products with cocoa butter or
coconut butter are examples.
Squeezing the pimples – if you try to squeeze
pimples your acne is more likely to get worse,
plus you risk scarring.
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