Despite the many wonder drugs and miracle cures for acne being touted in the market, to really deal with the acne problem, you have got to understand it before buying anything. As a simple guide for any skin conditions; when it is on your skin, it got to start somewhere else on your body.
When you have located where the skin condition started, you can then make remedies and restore the health of your skin more easily. Let us start with the basics.
You will need to clean twice a day and that is enough. Blot out excess oil with rice paper if necessary. Use a gel cleanser with salicylic acid. Also use a toner that has salicylic acid. Use a oil free moisturizer. If it contains tea tree oil, it is better. Exfoliate your skin 2 or 3 times a week with a chemical exfoliant that has BHA and stick with this routine daily.
Prevent bacteria from breeding on your skin care products. Wash your brushes and body buffers at least once a week. Do not reuse your face towel or facial wipes and use them only once before laundering.
One of the most effective ways to prevent acne is perhaps to change your lifestyle. Many of us wanted to fit into the crowd by hanging out, eating junk food, drinking sodas and many other things. What you put into your mouth can trigger your active or inactive acne. Some foods can trigger internal inflammation. These foods cause a rise in blood sugar levels and includes; pizzas, soda, refine cereals and bread, french fries, coffee, alcohol and candies.
Many nutritional supplements can help manage acne. Your skin will respond favorably and quickly when you start taking them to ensure you are getting proper nutrition. These include essential fatty acids (EFA), acidophilus, vitamin and mineral supplements, zinc, fiber and digestive enzymes. Take these daily and consistently.
Exercise is important to health and healthy skin. It is free and produces good results. Exercise increases your metabolic rate, brings oxygen to every cell and sweating through your cells let your pores regularize. Schedule your exercise session daily and keep to it. You will need at least 20 minutes of aerobic exercise every week. Do some strength training and stretch at least twice a week.
Exercise makes oil in your skin flow. Your skin needs some moisturizer before exercise to absorb the oil. After exercise, wash your face or use pre-moisturize facial wipes before reapplying your makeup.
