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