| Now for the facts. Let's take a look at how | | | | outfits might look great in the movies and on |
| to combat acne. The main strategy to use is | | | | magazine models, but if you are susceptible |
| prevention where possible and better | | | | to acne problems, avoid these synthetic |
| skincare. Here are several top issues of | | | | fabrics that tend to trap in body moisture |
| focus for each: exercise, cosmetics, diet, | | | | and heat resulting in a bacteria frenzy. |
| hormones, hygiene, medications, shaving, | | | | Instead, choose loose clothing made of cotton |
| stress. | | | | or natural blends to allow more air to get to |
| | | | your skin. And when you're finished with your |
| 1. Exercise - Keeping in shape can help fight | | | | workout, get out of clothing wet from |
| acne by fighting off negative stress levels | | | | perspiration or water sports. Shower and |
| that can come from negative self-esteem and | | | | change into dry, clean clothing. And keep |
| depression. However, some safeguards need to | | | | your sports gear and equipment clean, too. |
| be in place to ward off acne that can result | | | | Dirty headgear, for instance, can irritate |
| from your workout routines. First watch which | | | | forehead areas prone to acne problems. So |
| products you use on your body because you'll | | | | toss headbands into the washing machine after |
| most likely be sweating. With any sunscreens | | | | workout sessions. |
| for outdoor workout activities and any | | | | |
| make-up or other cosmetics, check for | | | | Tip: when cleaning your body after a workout, |
| "noncomedogenic" and "oil-free" on the labels | | | | no need to scrub with force and irritate |
| to help prevent pore clogging. And when your | | | | skin. |
| workout is finished, wash the products off as | | | | |
| soon as possible, especially if you'll be | | | | If possible, wash with medicated soap (check |
| going into a steam room or sauna where your | | | | for "exfoliant" on the label) or medicated |
| pores will be opening up more. You don't want | | | | wipes from your athletic bag where showers |
| these lotions and other cosmetics getting | | | | aren't available. |
| into your pores and clogging them up, | | | | |
| resulting in blemishes. | | | | Tip: and when drying with a towel, even if |
| | | | it's during your workout to erase sweat, |
| Watch what you put on your body with regards | | | | always blot instead of rub. That way you |
| to clothing, sports gear and equipment, too. | | | | avoid grinding excess dead skin, dirt, sweat |
| | | | and other chemicals into your pores and |
| For example, tight lycra and nylon exercise | | | | risking pore-clogging and skin irritation. |