| WAYS TO PREVENT ACNE | | | | helps flush toxins and oil out of your body, but it |
| Acne is a skin condition that everybody, especially | | | | will also moisturize your skin so the pores do not |
| teenagers, dread of having. Although breakouts | | | | get clogged up. |
| commonly appear on the face, acne-prone areas | | | | 3. Get enough rest. |
| also include the chest, nape of the neck, or back. | | | | Lack of sleep and stress can be major causes of |
| Since acne is partly hereditary, there are no sure | | | | acne. When the body is stressed, hormone levels |
| ways to prevent it. If other members of your | | | | act up, and when they do, the body cues glands |
| family are suffering from acne, then it is possible | | | | to secrete more oil, thereby causing acne. When |
| that you would too. But there are tips that will | | | | work or school keeps you super busy during the |
| prove very helpful in minimizing the possibility or | | | | day, sacrifice your TV time at night and make |
| severity of skin breakouts: | | | | sure that you get plenty of rest. |
| 1. Keep your face and other acne-prone areas | | | | 4. Use skin products that are noncomedogenic. |
| clean. | | | | If you are fond of wearing makeup, use the |
| Although acne is mainly caused by hyperactive oil | | | | noncomedogenic products. These are products |
| glands, pore inflammation also happens when | | | | that do not block pores, thereby reducing the |
| there is a buildup of oil, dead skin cells, and | | | | chances of acne breakouts. Stay away from |
| bacteria on the skin. Washing your face regularly | | | | products that are too oily or can cause dry skin. |
| will get rid of dirt, excess oils, and dead cells that | | | | Hair products such as styling gel or hair spray can |
| can clog your pores. After excercise or heavy | | | | be used, but be careful in keeping your hair away |
| perspiration, wash your face and skin immediately | | | | from your face. If you have already developed |
| to avoid oil buildup. Be careful not to overdo it | | | | acne, you can purchase products that have |
| though. Too much washing, as using water that is | | | | salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide as active |
| too hot or too cold, can cause dryness and skin | | | | ingredients. They not only help reduce bacteria but |
| irritation that could possibly lead to more | | | | they can also minimize the appearance of |
| breakouts. | | | | blemishes on your face. |
| 2. Drink plenty of water. | | | | 5. If you have acne on other areas on your body, |
| If possible, avoid drinking coffee, tea, soda, or | | | | like on your chest or back, refrain from wearing |
| alcoholic beverages as they are common | | | | tight clothes that rub against your skin, thus |
| stimulants, thus increasing your possibility of | | | | causing irritation. |
| getting acne. Not only does drinking a lot of water | | | | |