It is a well known saying that “Prevention is better than cure”. It applies with acne as well. Acne is caused by hormone imbalance and oil clogged skin pores. Proper diet, cleansing, adequate intake of water and self care measures are very useful in preventing acne. Acne Treatments can cure acne from the surface of skin but if you want to avoid their redevelopment, change your diet. To get rid of acne, prevent it from coming back by treating your skin not just the acne.
1. It is good to wash your face to keep it dirt free but don’t wash too much as it can make your skin dry. Use a mild soap and wash with lukewarm water twice daily for a healthy skin. Always use oil free products for skin care.
2. Excessive scrubbing results in irritation. Use a gentle scrub formula with smooth grains to clean your skin. Before scrubbing, wash your face with lukewarm water.
3. Avoid pinching, picking, pressing or squeezing your pimple because it can cause infection and form scar.
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4. Do not touch your face frequently because it can push bacteria into your pores.
5. While doing exercise or workout, friction is caused by clothing, equipment and movement. This is an ideal condition for bacteria to spread. Remember to take a shower after exercise.
6. Wear loose fitting clothes because tight fitting clothes can cause friction against skin and may result in back and chest acne.
7. Use cream / gel that contain benzoyl peroxide because it helps in removing excess oil.
8. Avoid make up. If necessary, use powder based products instead of cream based products. Use fragrance free products because they are less prone to spread acne infection.
9. Always make sure to remove make up before going to bed because it can clog skin pores.
10. Diet plays an important role in acne prevention. Excessively eating junk food is one of the causes of acne. Avoid processed sugar, refined flour, dairy products and fried food to prevent acne. Take natural and fibre rich diet which contains lots of green leafy vegetables, fruit and natural whole food
11. Maintain a hair style that keeps your hair off the face so that extra oil of hair could not harm your skin.
12. Use a fresh towel everyday because wiping your skin with dirty towel can increase bacteria and cause acne.
13. Do not stay too much in heat, cold and sunlight.
14. If you are allergic to certain foods that cause acne, avoid them.
15. Drink lots of water, at least 10-12 glasses daily. Limit intake of soda, coffee and tea.
16. Shampoo your hair regularly to get the dirt off.
17. Avoid headbands and cycling helmets.
18. Take a good sleep (at least 8 hours) for a healthy skin. It helps in reducing the stress as well.
19. Take vitamins and minerals rich diet to fight with acne.
20. Carrot and cucumber juice are known to be best to fight against acne.
Last but not the least, start treating acne before it gets worse.
