| If you suffer from acne, as millions of people do, | | | | Some people believe that popping a zit will help it |
| you've probably been given a lot of advice about | | | | to clear up faster, but in fact the opposite is true, |
| acne prevention, as well as acne causes. But a lot | | | | and often makes them look worse and last |
| of 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, like scarring or infections. Using |
| prevention will help you make the right choices. | | | | an acne prevention cream to speed the healing is |
| Chocolate & Fast Foods | | | | probably a better idea. There are many kinds of |
| You've probably heard that eating chocolate will | | | | over-the-counter creams available to buy at |
| make you get pimples. In reality science has not | | | | 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 |
| eating too much chocolate is certainly not good | | | | needed. |
| for you or your skin, but the occasional chocolate | | | | So what can you do for acne prevention that |
| bar is not going to make you break out, especially | | | | really works? Drinking more water is a good start |
| if you eat nutritious food the rest of the time. | | | | - up to eight cups a day is what your body needs. |
| Just like with chocolate, your mom has probably | | | | When your body gets enough moisture from the |
| cautioned you that french fries are bad for your | | | | inside, it's easier for it to clean itself and for your |
| skin. While fried foods are unhealthy, it's only | | | | skin to stay smooth and healthy. And you can |
| when you eat them all the time that it's going to | | | | help keep your skin clean by washing your face |
| be a problem, and it's more likely you'll gain weight | | | | morning and night with an acne prevention face |
| than get acne. Neither fried foods nor chocolate | | | | wash. Staying in good condition overall will also |
| are responsible for acne, and avoiding them, while | | | | help, so eat a nutritious diet, and get enough rest |
| good for your health, is not particularly useful for | | | | and exercise. Not only will you be free of acne, |
| acne prevention. | | | | but you will feel better, feel more energetic, and |
| Popping Pimples | | | | enjoy a long and healthy life. |