Do’s and Don’ts for Acne-Free Skin |
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Acne-free skin is not always genetically possible. Most people struggle throughout their adolescent and adult years with severe acne. Here are a few guidelines to help with achieving acne-free skin.Do’s: • Eat healthfully and include lots of foods enriched with Vitamin A, B, E, and zinc. A multivitamin will probably have the recommended vitamins and minerals that you need to help boost your skin’s nutrition and prevent acne. • Shower after a workout, since sweat combined with skin oils can trap dirt and bacteria in your pores. • Drink 8-10 glasses of water a day to hydrate your skin and flush out the toxins in your body and skin. • Put on sunblock before sun exposure, since acne medications may cause adverse reactions to the sun and exacerbate your condition. • Use generic Retin-A to treat the acne . Retin-A is a topical medication that may be gel or cream based. Retin-A medications are offered at numerous concentration levels, each designed for a specific skin type. • Use non oil based makeup, and make sure to clean cosmetic brushes regularly in soapy water and throw out old, contaminated makeup.Don’ts: • Don’t pop, or squeeze blemishes or whiteheads; it can lead to infection or scarring. It almost always makes the acne you have worse, not better. • Don’t go to bed without removing your makeup. It can clog pores and lead to breakouts. • Don’t stress out! There is preliminary evidence that stress may exacerbate acne. The proposed mechanisms of this effect include altered hormonal levels and suppression of immune system linked to stress. • Avoid the following foods:o Refined carbohydrates, such as white flour, especially sugar.o Fatty and oily foods—instead replace them with low fat options.o Processed foods that are hard to digest and may cause inflammation.o Dairy products that are high in fat can cause oily skin. |
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