21Aug/10Off
How do I prevent my acne?
I break out on my nose alot and I get other little pimples on my cheeks. I wash my face with dove soap morning and night, but nothing seems to be helping.
I break out on my nose alot and I get other little pimples on my cheeks. I wash my face with dove soap morning and night, but nothing seems to be helping.
August 21st, 2010 - 08:19
Drinking lots of water and consuming fruits and vegetables that are rich in vitamins and minerals help to regularly maintain a naturally clean and healthy skin.
Do some research (google it) and you can find out exactly which foods you should be eating, and what vitamins you can take to help.
Also, avoid chocolate, that obviously makes it worse.
August 21st, 2010 - 08:19
1.ACNE MEDICATION OR DIET? Over the counter acne medication contains one of these active ingredients: Benzoyl Peroxide, Salicylic Acid, Sulfur, Alpha Hydroxy Acids (Glycolic Acid or Lactic Acid). If acne still not improving after trying these, then see a dermatologist to get a stronger medication or try changing diet & lifestyle. Research has shown that there is a connection between certain kinds of food & acne. Read book The Clear Skin Diet by Alan C. Logan & Valori Treloar!
2.WASH, TONE, MOISTURIZE FACE: Try natural & gentle (not acne) products: Wash face with warm water & Purpose Gentle Cleansing Bar by Johnson & Johnson, twice day, morning & night (possibly third time, midday). Apply toner Witch Hazel which is non-drying, reduces bacteria & swelling, minimizes size of skin pores, helps acne inflammation. Or make toner by mixing 1 part organic apple cider vinegar with the mother (Bragg Organic Apple Cider) with 5 parts pure water. (Caution! Test small area! If burns/to drying, use more water! Use at least 1 part water! Less Water = Stronger/More Drying Formula.) This vinegar kills bacteria, absorbs excess oil, helps dry out pimples, lightens scars, leaves skin tone more refined. Moisturize face with Lily Of The Desert Aloe Vera Gelly. This aloe vera is 99% organic plus it contains vitamin A, C, E! Aloe vera helps stimulate cell renewal, heals skin blemishes/scars.
3.MAKEUP: For foundation, try Revlon ColorStay With SoftFlex Combination/Oily Skin Makeup. Using a makeup finish will give you oil-free matte skin all day! Use Skindinavia No More Shine Makeup Finish or Model In A Bottle Makeup Setting Spray. Apply makeup with clean hands! Only use oil free makeup that won’t clog pores! Old makeup & makeup tools harbor bacteria so use fresh makeup & wash/replace tools often! Wash makeup off face before going to bed!
4.FACE MASSAGE (done often) will help remove toxins, helps regenerate skin cells, tone/firm skin, improves skin texture, encourages good blood supply, delivers nutrients, nourishes skin. Wash hands & face! Apply toner. Use aloe vera as massage gel. Do 10 minute massage before going to bed. Don’t wash face again, let aloe vera dry on face. Buy book on face massage techniques like the, Ten Minute Facelift by Jennie Harding.
5.FACE MASK: Do face mask once a week. Wash face with warm water, then apply mask. Leave it on for 20 minutes or until it dries. Buy face mask for oily acne skin or make mask by mixing plain oatmeal with water. Oatmeal is soothing, absorbs excess oil, exfoliates skin for a smoother complexion.
6.EAT HEALTHY FOOD: Eat variety & alot of fruits vegetables! OMEGA 3 FATTY ACIDS (sardines, salmon, fish oil supplement), LYCOPENE (tomato, tomato products), GREEN TEA (freshly brewed), ZINC (oyster, crab, beans, wholegrain cereal) all has the ability to reduce chemicals/hormones involved in acne & help acne inflammation. VITAMIN A (carrot, winter squash, spinach), VITAMIN C (orange, lemon, lime, kiwi), ANTHOCYANINS (purple grapes, blueberry, acai, dark cherries, pomegranate) provides antioxidant protection, improves skin quality, helps acne. Milk has strongly been linked to acne! Drink Rice Dream Rice Drink instead of milk! Read book The Clear Skin Diet for more information!!
7.WATER: Drinking pure water (approx. 64oz a day)gives you a radiant complexion, carries nutrients to every cell in your body, flushes out toxins, improves circulation & blood flow, helps constipation. You can also include 100% fruit juice as part of your daily total.
8.VITAMIN MINERAL SUPPLEMENT: It is hard to get all vitamins minerals skin needs on a daily basis, so take supplement each day. Overdosing on vitamins & minerals (whether from food or supplements) is toxic & dangerous!
9.AEROBIC EXERCISE (done often) reduces acne breakouts, helps clear the skin by increasing circulation & delivery of nutrients to skin cells, flushes out toxins, reduces the production of hormones related to acne, helps constipation. Drink water! Immediately take a shower to remove sweat & dirt!
10.DRY SKIN BRUSHING (done often) removes dead skin cells, stimulates blood circulation, maintains glowing supple skin, cleanses lymphatic system, helps carry away toxins, removes cellulite. Caution! Brushing must be done correctly & carefully, so read book, Dr. Berkowsky’s Vital Chi Skin Brushing System by Bruce Berkowsky! Take shower after brushing to wash off dead skin & impurities! Don’t brush face,Do face massage!
11.HANDS, HAIR, STUFF: Keep dirt & bacteria at bay to prevent more breakouts! Don’t touch face with hands, keep hair clean, don’t let dirty oily hair touch face, clean phone often or don’t let phone touch face, don’t lean face on objects, clean glasses often, wash pillowcase/sheets/blankets/ washcloth/towel often.
12.BOW MOVEMENT: Skin eruptions can be caused or aggravated by constipation-excess waste in colon! Make sure bow movements are regular by eating enough fiber, fruits, vegetables, drink water, exercise.
13.SLEEPING: Getting enough sleep helps repair your body at cellular level, helps skin repair itself. Adults need between 7 to 9 hours of sleep.