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Friday, February 27, 2009

Preventing Acne: A Guide

By James Orth

It's a familiar feeling. You wake up in the morning and look in the mirror to see new pimples on your face. Acne is a common skin problem, but one that is surprisingly difficult to deal with at times. Unfortunately, there is no easy, fool proof way of preventing acne, but I can share a few tips that I've learned about.

Keeping your skin very clean is the first key to acne prevention. Oil and dirt will cause acne by clogging up your pores. By using cleansers and astringents to wash away this oil and dirt.

Another key thing is to make sure that you don't pop any of your pimples While this might seem like a good way of getting rid of the unsightly whiteheads, this can lead to scarring, which is much worse for you in the long run I'm sure you'll agree.

Make sure that you keep your hands away from your face. If you touch your face, you transfer acne forming dirt and oils. If you must touch your face, be sure to wash your hands first.

What you eat can be important in stopping acne. It seems that certain fat rich foods can worsen acne. Oddly enough, some research shows that healthy fats like omegas 3s can help prevent acne. Omega 3 is commonly available in the form of fish oil supplements.

If things get really bad, you might need to go see a dermatologist. They can provide you with treatments that might work better for your needs. Of course, these often have unwanted side affects, but it may be worth checking into if you have a really bad case.

There are also natural acne remedies to consider. Possible treatments involve different herbs and natural cleansers. It is very possible that these may work but I have not used them.

Unfortunately, there is no fool proof way of stopping acne. However, you can keep things from getting worse by following these instructions.

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