Two Things You Can Do to Prevent Acne: As a teenager or young adult you often have a great many social pressures that can complicate both your life and your relationships This is the period in your life when you are most likely to be insecure about your appearance. A poor complexion due to acne and other skin problems is the last thing you need at this time, but unfortunately this is also the time in your life when these issues are most likely to happen. So how do you minimize the possibility of these skin problems occurring?
1. Keeping your skin clean of dirt, dead cells, excessive body oils, and other pollutants is the first step in reducing the risk of acne. These contaminants can clog your pores, and introduce germs that can fester and cause pimples. They will also cause sweat to build up on your skin, which provides a ripe environment for bacteria to breed. To prevent this, wash your body and face regularly using a non-irritating soap. Take a shower or bath after engaging in strenuous and sweaty exercise, or at least wash your face thoroughly. You may also want to look at using skin cleansers; however, avoid cleansers that dry out your skin, as this can make your skin more prone to acne. Also avoid any cleansers that use harsh chemicals, as these can damage your skin and potentially cause more problems than they cure. Keeping your skin clean and maintaining good personal hygiene will prevent germs from gaining a foothold in your skin.
2. Exercise regularly, and keep yourself fit and healthy. This will ensure that your immune system is running at its optimum level, and will reduce the excessive build-up of fatty tissues and oils in your skin and body. As stated above, wash your skin after engaging in any sweaty exercise. Drink plenty of water during exercise to prevent dehydration, and to allow your body to flush out its waste products.
