Tested and trusted Tips for preventing acne

Tips for preventing acne

1. Keep your face clean but dont over clean

Cleansing is the number one step in every skin care routine. It is important because it helps you remove dirt, sweat, makeup, sunscreen and excess oils from your skin. It also helps you to unclog your pores and helps your face get ready to absorb the products in your skincare routine.

There is a whole topic on cleansing which we have talked about before but if you missed it let me know.

Also remember not to over cleanse. Like every other thing in life, too much is bad. Over cleansing can leave your skin stripped of necessary oils and cause further irritation to the acne prone skin.

2. Moisturize because cleansers can dry up the skin

The job of your cleanser is to cleanse but sometimes your cleanser can over strip your skin and this is why you need a good moisturizer to give your skin back all the lost oils it needs to stay healthy. Even if you have oily skin you still need a moisturizer. Go for oil-free moisturizer that focuses more on hydrating.

3. Try over the counter acne treatment
Sometimes your skin needs alittle more participation from you to fight acne. Try Nonprescription (“over the counter”) topical treatments: “Topical” means that you put these products on your skin. They’re not pills. These include acetic acid, benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, and sulfur. These treatments are available in many forms including gels, lotions, creams, soaps, and pads. When these products are used regularly, they are moderately effective in treating acne. It may take 4-8 weeks for skin to improve.

4. Use makeup sparingly go for non- Comedogenic ones

Stay away from make or use one that say non-comedogenic. This means they won’t clog your pores which is one of the reasons you might be have acne. Stay away from expired makeup or fake products as they make contain harsh ingredients that can further irritate your skin. Don’t use makeup wipes to take off your make up at the end of the day. Use a cleansing oil or balm.

5.pick out your hair products carefully

Pick out your hair products as carefully as you pick out you skincare products. Go for non Comedogenic ones because most times your hair products end up on your face happily transported by your hair.

6.keep your hands off your face

Your hands carry germs and bacterial from toilets, handshakes, table tops and every where else you touch. Stop reading for a minute and think of all the things you have touched with your hands today. If you keep touching your face with your hand the it means you have just transfered all the bacterial and germs to your face.

7. Stay out of the sun. Apply sunscreen with over 6% zinc oxide and atleast spf30. Wear sun protective clothing

Everyone needs to wear sunscreen. UV Rays is the number reason from premature aging and not wearing sun screen increases your risk of getting skin cancer. Wearing sunscreen can also save your skin from getting irritated and getting acne, sunburns and sun spots.

8. Feed your skin. Avoid junk and dairy.eat mor fruits and vegetables

Eat healthy and cut down you sugar and dairy intake. As these can cause you to have acne.

9.chill. stress cause pimples

Do you know stress can cause you to have pimples. Take out some time to relax and take breathing exercises during the day. Also keep cool and drink water.

10. Lastly Exercise daily. Avoid wearing clothing that rub against your skin during the exercise.