Monday 26 January 2015

Self-Care for Unsightly and Embarrassing Acne

ACNE

Acne is a skin disease that no one wishes to have because they are unisightly and they usually appear on the face. Acne can affect not only one's skin but it can also damage one's self-esteem. The presence of unsightly and embarrassing acne can make most people become so self-conscious about their appearance that they sometimes become aloof to people.

Acne may be triggered by many factors including hormonal changes, stress, poor nutrition, poor skin care and certain medicines. Acne may go away on their own but it may take years. It is best to consult your doctor if you are suffering from severe acne. Aside from medicines and medical intervention, it is also important to know some self-care for unsightly and embarrassing acne.


Here are some self-care tips that every person suffering from unsightly and embarrassing acne should know:

Keep your skin clean. Cleanliness is you best defense against unsightly and embarrassing acne so make it a habit to keep your skin clean to keep dirt off your face. As much as possible avoid greasy make-up and creams, water-based make-ups are better. Dirt could accumulate on your face so remove your make-up before going to bed. Gently wash your face using a clean wash cloth and mild soap. Use a clean wash cloth but do not scrub because scrubbing may irritate and aggravate your skin condition. Bacteria thrives on wet dirty wash cloth so make sure to always use clean wash cloth.

Wash your face after exercising. To some people, perspiration leads to acne outbreak. After engaging in activities resulting to perspiration or sweating, it is important to wash your face. Dirt and dust are more likely to stick to greasy and moist face and could clog skin pores aggravating your acne condition. Sweat could also invite bacteria that could infect your skin.

Keep your hair clean and away from your face. Dirty hair could cause infections if they come in contact with your face acne. Shampoo or wash your hair regularly to keep them clean. Keep your hair off your face to avoid aggravating your skin condition. It also important to avoid hair styling products like gels, hair waxes and sprays to get in contact with your face. Chemicals present in hair styling products may lead to infections and acne breakout.

Leave your face alone. Most people tend to touch and squeeze their unsightly and embarrassing acne but you have to know that this habit could not make your acne go away. Squeezing acne could lead to infections and scars. Keep your hands off your face and do not squeeze or touch your acne. Your hands can transmit bacteria that could aggravate your skin condition so leave your face alone.


Avoid too much sun exposure. Sunbathing or too much sun exposure can damage the skin and can increase your risk of developing skin diseases. It is important to have some sunlight but too much sun exposure can be bad to your health and your skin.

Get enough sleep and avoid stress. Stress can lead to a number of health issues including skin problems like acne. Lack of sleep increases one's level of stress so a complete night sleep is necessary to decrease one's stress resulting to healthier skin. If you want to get rid of your unsightly and embarrassing acne, it is important to make some changes to your sleeping pattern and sleep more. Get more sleep to improve your skin health.

Make some changes on your diet. Some people experience acne breakouts after consuming certain foods. If you noticed that your acne becomes worse after eating chocolates and fatty foods, then you have to avoid them even if you like them so much. Getting rid of unsightly and embarrassing acne includes discipline and proper siet. Adding whole grains and more vegetables on the daily diet could lessen acne breakouts to some people.

Although medical treatments are available for health issues like skin problems, we are also responsible for our own health. Taking the initiative to personally take care of your skin is important to keep skin problems like acne away.

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