subject: Acne Buster: Tips for Preventing Acne at Any Age [print this page] Acne is a condition that affects almost everyone at some time in their lives. It's important to remember that acne has both internal and external causes. However, there are some basic precautions you can take to help prevent breakouts. Here are some tips given by aplastic surgeon in the Philippines for people of any age who want to keep their skin clear:
1. Don't pop or squeeze or mess with your skin. Squeezing blemishes or whiteheads can lead to infection or scarring. It almost always makes the acne you have worse.
2. Don't go to bed with makeup on. It can clog your pores and when you wake up, you'll be surprised you already one or two pimples there.
3. Try to shower as soon as possible after your workout since sweat combined with skin oils can trap dirt and bacteria in your pores which may cause acne.
4. Make sure to clean cosmetic brushes regularly in soapy water and throw out old, contaminated makeup.
5. Wash your pillowcase often and always use clean face towels. Dirty towels and pillowcases can allow bacteria and germs to grow there that can make acne worse.
6. Be sure to pull your hair away from your face when you sleep. Use topical treatments anywhere that you tend to get breakouts and don't just spot-treat existing pimples. The pore-clogging process happens two to three weeks before any blemish becomes visible on the skin.
7. Exercising regularly can help reduce stress and it increases blood circulation and oxygen penetration to the skin, which may help to prevent acne.
8. Drink at least 64 ounces of water a day to help "detoxify" the body from the inside out.
By taking these simple precautions, most people can reduce the occurrence of acne. There are also a variety of products available to help in healing or preventing breakouts. However, consumers should be careful about what they choose to use.
Most acne prevention products either don't work very well or have side effects. Male and female bodies and hormonal compositions are different, and you have to address those differences when you are treating acne. Seek professional help from doctors, dermatologists, orcosmetic surgeon if your acne is beyond the norm. Otherwise, look for gentle, natural over-the-counter medications.
