Wednesday, July 23, 2014

What To Do 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.

You can prevent this skin condition by ensuring that you keep your face clean all the time. Washing the face daily can help remove out the impurities, oil, and the dead skin cells. Be sure to use warm water as opposed to hot water, and a gentle soap when washing your face. Use a light cloth to wash up, then rinse and dry yourself using a clean towel.

It is also important to keep your skin moisturized to counter the drying effects of acne. When selecting a moisturizer, it is advisable to go for one that not only minimizes dryness, but also prevents peeling of the skin. There are different kinds of moisturizers in the shops, which are mainly for dry or oily skin, or a combination of the two.

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.

Avoid getting your face into contact with your hair. Clean your hair regularly to remove oil that may block sweat pores when it gets into contact with the face. You can also consider replacing some of the fragrances, oils and gels that you apply on your hair with a gentle shampoo and hair conditioner to wash your hair.

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.

The sun is also a major factor for the inflammation of acne. You should avoid intense sunlight when you are outdoors, or buy protective clothing such as long pants, long sleeved shirts, and a hat to prevent the intense rays from the sun from reaching your skin. You can also use sunscreens labeled noncomedogenic when you are in the sun.

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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