Some Acne Realities For You

The fact that the cause of acne is that our skin pores become blocked by body oils and dead skin is well know. It is some of the other things that we have learned that are less than true.

To begin with that means that eating greasy foods like pizza, bacon, French fries or potatoes chips will not affect your acne either way. Neither will eating chocolate or drinking any kind of carbonated soda pop. Wearing make-up is also not likely going to affect your skin, especially if the make-up is the oil-free.

Ask your parents about their skin as a teenager. If they had problems, you will probably have the same. But, it should go away by the time you reach your twenties. Here are a couple of suggestions to help with your acne problem. Don't use a facecloth as it may be too rough on your skin. Your hands are much more friendly to your face. Wash with warm water and a mild soap in the morning and before going to bed at night.

Anything that you put on your face, including your makeup, sunscreen, or moisturizer should be oil free. Make sure you always remove all of your makeup before going to bed. When you exert yourself in any way and you are sweating because of it, make sure your wash your face. Keep your hair off you face. Your hair has its own oils and you don't want them rubbing onto your face. Make sure you wash your hair regularly to avoid the oils aggravating your skin.

If you must use products like sprays or gel to keep your hair in place, make sure that you keep it off of your face. These items can contribute to your acne by blocking up your pores. And if you have to wear hats or caps, be careful that they do not promote acne along the hairline.

Quite often we forget to keep out hands off of our face. If you touch your face a lot, you may be putting the dirt and oil from your hands to your skin. You also do not need to be picking, touching, squeezing or popping your pimples. This kind of attention can make them worse.

If you look around, you can find a number of medications for your acne at the local drug store. As there are many of these products, you may need to try a few. This is because you may find what works for your friend may not work for you. If you look for products with salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide, these are usually the best and will help dry out and shrink your pimples. It is very important to follow the instructions to the letter. And do not misuse these items because that could cause damage to your skin.

If you don't find something that works over-the-counter, arrange to visit your dermatologist who will be able to prescribe something stronger.