Ugh, pesky acne—the worst part of being a teenager! Pimples or zits usually attack the face and back, but they can show up anywhere on the body and even bother some adults.
While puberty can’t be avoided (that’s when pimples usually start), there are ways you can prevent acne and minimize their occurrence. Here are some of the best acne prevention tips and tricks that will help keep your skin spotless.
Get To Know Your Skin Type
First things first, get to know your skin. Even though oily skin is most prone to pimples, all skin types can get acne. Combination skin is also quite pimple-prone.
The oily areas (usually the forehead, nose and chin) tend to break out in acne, even though the rest of the skin is dry. Knowing your skin type will help you pick out the best skin care products for you.
If you know you have oily skin, you will easily choose the products that are formulated to unblock pores. If you know your skin is dry, you’ll pick out something that provides intense hydration.
Learn How To Wash Your Face
Pimples “feed” on oil, dirt and sweat, so if you want to prevent acne, you must keep your skin clean. The best thing you can do is wash your face twice a day (more than that will make acne worse) with alcohol-free cleansers.
Use warm water to wash your face, apply your mild cleanser, massage it into the skin, and rinse. Gently dry your face with a clean towel, and you’re done. It’s that simple!
Change Your Sheets Like It’s Your Job
Like we said above, oil and dirt are a certain recipe for clogged pores and acne-infested skin. Our sheets and pillowcases tend to soak up all kinds of impurities and gross things that then touch our skin and cause acne.
Hence, make sure to change your linen often enough. Another thing you can do is try to sleep on your back as much as possible to avoid your face touching the pillow altogether. Clean sheets also promote better sleep, so it’s a win-win situation!
Try Microdermabrasion
One of the most effective forms of facial treatments is definitely microdermabrasion. In the last few years, it really gained a lot of followers, especially in big cities like London and Sydney.
Microdermabrasion helps with skin exfoliation and leaves it looking clear and smooth. It also infuses your skin with various vitamins that give you a hydrated and supple complexion.
In some cases, this painless procedure even helps with shallow acne scarring! So, if you want to try out this great new acne-fighting treatment, check out a certified beauty clinic in Sydney and see how your skin reacts.
If done by professionals, microdermabrasion will certainly be your new ally in fighting acne.
Don’t Pop Your Pimples
This is often the hardest part of acne prevention. Pimples can be irresistible to pop, but try to keep your hands away from them. Popping pimples can cause bleeding, scarring and even harmful infections.
It will also increase inflammations and clog pores, which will only worsen your acne problem.
Stay Hydrated
Oftentimes your body will start producing excessive oil if it detects signs of dehydration. Lack of hydration will also give your skin that unflattering complexion and even boost inflammations and redness, especially if you have dry skin.
So, in order to keep your body and skin properly hydrated, drink at least eight tall glasses of water a day. If you exercise vigorously or spend a lot of time in a hot and humid environment, you might even want to increase that number.
Limit Makeup
One of the most common mistakes acne sufferers make is covering their pimples with makeup. It might keep them out of sight, but makeup clogs pores and triggers even worse outbreaks. Therefore, whenever you can, go without makeup.
If you have to put something on your face, stay away from greasy and heavy foundations and opt for products that won’t clog pores, and which are light and fragrance-free.
Even oily shampoos and body washes can cause outbreaks as well as hair styling products and shaving creams. For this reason, whenever you can, choose to go au-naturel or invest in oil-free products.
If these tips don’t improve your condition in 6 to 8 weeks, it’s best to consult with your dermatologist and together you will certainly come up with a good acne-battling plan!
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Diana Smith is a full time mom of two beautiful girls interested in topics related to health and alternative medicine. In her free time she enjoys exercising and preparing healthy meals for her family.
