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