Showing posts with label 2. How to Prevent Acne. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 2. How to Prevent Acne. Show all posts

Wednesday, July 30, 2008

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.