| If you suffer from acne problems, you've | | | | Some people believe that popping a zit will help it |
| probably been given a lot of advice about acne | | | | to clear up faster, but in fact the opposite is true, |
| prevention, as well as acne causes. But a lot of | | | | and often makes them look worse and last |
| these are just old wives' tales with no scientific | | | | longer. Popping your pimples is also likely to cause |
| facts behind them. Knowing the truth about acne | | | | further problems, such as scarring or infections. |
| prevention will help you make the right choices. | | | | Using an acne prevention cream to speed the |
| Chocolate & Fast Foods | | | | healing is probably a better idea. There are many |
| You've probably heard that eating chocolate will | | | | kinds of over-the-counter creams available to buy |
| make you get pimples. But in fact science has not | | | | at drugstores or even the grocery store, and you |
| proven this to be true at all. Like any foods, | | | | can get stronger ones from your doctor if |
| consuming too much chocolate is certainly not | | | | needed. |
| good for you or your skin, but the occasional | | | | So what can you do for acne prevention that |
| chocolate bar is not going to make you break out, | | | | really works? Drinking more water is a good start |
| especially if you eat nutritious food the rest of | | | | - up to eight cups a day is what your body needs. |
| the time. Just like with chocolate, your parents | | | | When your body gets enough moisture from the |
| has probably cautioned you that french fries are | | | | inside, it's easier for it to clean itself and for your |
| bad for your skin. While fried foods are unhealthy, | | | | skin to stay smooth and healthy. And you can |
| it's only when you eat them all the time that it's | | | | help keep your skin clean by washing your face |
| going to be a problem, and it's more likely you'll | | | | morning and night with an acne prevention face |
| gain weight than get acne. Neither fried foods nor | | | | wash. Staying in good health overall will also help, |
| chocolate are responsible for acne, and avoiding | | | | so eat a nutritious diet, and get enough rest and |
| them, while good for your health, is not | | | | exercise. Not only will you be acne free, but you |
| particularly useful for acne prevention. | | | | will feel better, feel more energetic, and enjoy a |
| Popping Pimples | | | | long and healthy life. |