Tips for acne prevention at any Age:
It's important to know that acne has both internal and external cause.
Here are some tips to prevent acne:
What make Acne worse?
 Stress |
| Hair gels and sprays,Oil-based makeup, suntan oil |
| Menstruationing girls |
| Scrubbing the skin hard |
| Squeezing or picking at blemishes |
To prevent Acne don't do these:
| Do not scrub your skin or using abrasive soaps.Hard scrubbing of the skin is harmful because it irritates the openings of thye oil glands and can cause them to be more tightly closed.
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| Do not put any oily or greasy substances on your face.Oily and greasy substances make acne worse by blocking the glands.If you must use cover-up cosmetics, use water-based cosmetics and wash them off at bedtime.
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| Avoid hair tonics or hair creams(especially greasy ones.When you sweat these substances will spread to your face and aggravate the acne.Try to keep your hair clean. |
| Don't go to bed with makeup on. It can clog your pores and lead to breakouts |
Stick to all these tips below can prevent acne:
| Wash your face 2 times a day with a gentle soap.Change your towel every day.Bacteria can grow on damp cloth |
| Wash your hands often.It's a good idea not to touch your face.Don't rest your face on your hands while you study, read, or watch TV. |
| Don't Squeeze, pick, scratch, or rub your pimples.You may get scars. |
| Shampoo your hair at least twice a week.Pull your hair away from your face when you sleep.Style it away from your face during the day. |
| When choosing make-up, women should be sure to choose water-based, oil-free cosmetics. |
| Wash as soon as you can after you exercise. |
| If certain foods seem to make your acne worse, do not eat those foods. |
| Try not to work in hot kitchens where greasy foods are cooked. |
| Try not to get sunburnt. |
| Try not to become stressed.Take some quiet time, get exercise, or talk to a counsellor, if needed. |
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