5 Tips to Prevent Acne
Here's the deal. I've struggled with acne since I became a teenager. Don't we all? So I wanted to share a few tips to prevent acne on your face.
First of all, what is acne?
Acne is a disease that affects the skin’s oil glands. The small holes in your skin (pores) connect to oil glands under the skin. These glands make an oily substance called sebum. The pores connect to the glands by a canal called a follicle. Inside the follicles, oil carries dead skin cells to the surface of the skin. A thin hair also grows through the follicle and out to the skin. When the follicle of a skin gland clogs up, a pimple grows.
So yeah, basically clogged pores.
Alright, now time for the tips.
Tip #1:
Avoid too much sugar. Sugar increases hormones that stimulate sebum production and skin cell growth. Which in turn, causes clogged pores/acne. Eat a well-balanced diet with lots of Fruits and Vegetables.
Tip #2:
Pillow Cases. Pillow cases contain lots of bacteria gross germs, and oils. By changing your pillow case once a week, you will get rid of those bacteria, germs, and oils that were previously smeared on there by your face and hair. I also recommend Silk Pillow cases.
Tip #3:
Wash your face. Use a cleanser for your skin type. If you have oily skin avoid Milk Cleansers. (Try a foam cleanser.) If you have dry skin, use a moisturizing cleanser. (Avoid Foaming cleanser.)
Tip #4:
Do not touch your face. Really. Touching your face leaves germs, oils, and food from your hands, and increase clogging pores. Try to keep your hands clean, and AVOID touching your face.
Tip #5:
Shower with cold Water. Cold water keeps pores closed, therefore preventing clogged pores.
There ya go! I hope you enjoyed my 5 Tips to prevent acne. Hope these help! :)
