Do You Know How To Care For Your Skin
Do You Know How To Care For Your Skin by Vanessa Youngstrom
Acne skin care is important to the prevention and treatment of pimples, pustules, whiteheads and blackheads. can happen in the teen years all the way through adulthood. Although there it isn't a serious medical condition it does cause significant emotional and psychological trauma.
Acne skin care and prevention begin from the inside out. Care for the largest organ system in the body begins with nutrition. The old adage, you are what you eat, is never more true than in the care of your skin. Your skin is only as healthy as you feed it.
Acne skin care includes keeping your hair clean as well. Hair oils and dirt can clog the tubes that lead to the oil glands to the top of the skin. Your hands are another way of transmitting dirt and oils to your skin.
Keep your hands off! Picking, popping, pushing and rubbing will only make the condition worse and can result in infections and scarring.
Make up often contains greasy components that will clog pores and cause more or worsen the ones you already have. Cosmetics that go on smoothly actually have oils to make the application process easier but also clog the pores to encourage breakouts.
If you must wear make up then choose cosmetics that are oil free and labeled noncomedogenic (don't cause comedones or pimples). Cosmetics that have oils in them will spread more evenly over the skin that is being treated for but will also worsen the condition.
An important part of your skin care is to include using mild cleanser to wash your face at the beginning and end of each day. Also use a gentle technique since scrubbing will also worsen this condition. Clean from the hairline to under the jaw and down the neck. Astringents
should not be used unless the skin is very oily and then only in the oily areas.
Shave with care! Guys who shave should do so with care. You have a choice between an electric razor and a safety razor. Only you can make the choice based on which is most comfortable and which razor you can manipulate without causing more damage.
Acne skin care also includes caring for your skin in the sun. Many medications that are used to treat make a person more susceptible to sunburns. Although sunburns and tanning make the blemishes less visible they also increase the risk of skin cancer and increase skin aging.
But the sun isn't all bad. The sun helps the body produce Vitamin D and a bit of sun is actually good for the skin itself. Smart skin care care includes wearing sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or more that blocks UVA and UVB rays. The sun is strongest between the hours of 10 am and 4 pm so be sure to add sunscreen liberally and stay indoors during those hours if you can.
About the Author
Vanessa Youngstrom, a nurse practitioner, enjoys writing and educating on health and wellness topics. You'll find more articles at http://www.PathToYourHealth.com
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