How to Prevent Acne

Prevent acne from happening again? it's easy to say than done but here are a few things that we can TRY to work into a habit in our every day life to minimize the chances of acne:


1) Keep your Face Clean

• do not cover your face with hair; let your skin breath.
• sleep on your back so your face will not touch your bed sheets!
  
• wash your towels/pillow cases/bed sheets often.
• avoid unnecessary touch of your face because your hands are probably not germ-free.
• wash face twice a day with a good cleanser that contains salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide. however, do not over-wash your face as this will only irritate it.
  
• Try to avoid use cosmetics if you can. If not, oil-free cosmetics are recommended!
  

2) Eat Well - you are what you eat

• Try to eat more vegetables and fruits rather than starchy foods
• Apple seems to be helpful to some people
  
• Yogurt also helps if you keep on eating it on a daily basis
• Take dietary supplements to keep skin healthy
  

3) Exercise - extremely important to keep your body moving on a regular basis. it keeps your metabolism in check and helps your total body fitness, which in turn will reward you with healthy skin. On one note: do not over exercise yourself! too much exercise can cause body fatigue, which will lead to physical stress -> hormone imbalance -> increase oil production->possible acne :(

3) Good night sleep - Try to have 7/8hrs of sleep every night. Your body needs a reboot in order to function properly the next day and so does your skin. So don't be reluctant to remember taking a 'beauty nap' either!




4) Reduce Stress - involving in a supportive network (family, friends, your neighborhood community), practice in meditation, yoga are all examples to help in reduce stress. The more your laugh, the less stress you'll have in life.