Tip! Prevent acne and dull skin by washing your face each night before you go to bed. Use a gentle cleanser to remove dirt, oil and makeup before turning in for the night.
Remember to use sun protection/ tanning lotions if you'll be out long. You don't want to get caught up in that cycle of burned, dead skin cells blocking pores, resulting in acne scenario.
Remember, even "good" stress can trigger internal chemical responses that result in acne, too. So plan ahead to deal with extra stress when planning a wedding, graduation, a move, a new job, a job transfer, a new baby, etc. Journal a little extra, focusing on the upcoming issue or issues and plan in some extra rest (use relaxation or meditation tools - cassettes, workshops, etc.) Get help around the house, take time off, exercise (yoga and T'ai Chi are highly recommended), have fun or whatever you need to do.
Tip! To reduce the irritation that your body produces, stay calm as often as possible during the day. Increased levels of stress and anxiety can lead to an overproduction in oil on your skin.
Acne has nothing to do with dirt. Period. So don't over-scrub or over-wash your face or the rest of your body. Too much can result in dry skin. And dry skin means your body will jump in and create more oil. What? Extra oil + extra dead skin cells = blocked pores, triggering acne flare-ups.
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Add more fruits, nuts, veggies and seeds to your regular diet. (Note that deficiencies if selenium and zinc, found in Brazil nuts and pumpkin seeds, have been associated with acne.) So add salads, dried fruit and nut snacks, juices and other healthy treats to your daily planning.
Tip! You can use salicylic acid to control your oily skin. This can dry up most of the oil so that it doesn't have time to set and cause blemishes.
You don't want to get caught up in that cycle of burned, dead skin cells blocking pores, resulting in acne scenario.
Tip! An important tip to consider concerning acne, is that there are many options available for treatment. This is important to know so that you do not get discouraged and down on yourself.
Acne has nothing to do with dirt. Extra oil + extra dead skin cells = blocked pores, triggering acne flare-ups.

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