| Acne has become one of the problems plaguing | | | | 3. Stress - I'm sure you have noticed that |
| millions of people today. People from all ages are | | | | whenever you are stressed your face gets oilier |
| prone to this infection but it is most common to | | | | and you get pimples. This is because of the |
| adolescents because of the hormonal changes | | | | hormonal activity related to stress that stimulates |
| occurring in their body. Infections may vary from | | | | our adrenal glands to produce more oil or sebum. |
| mild to moderate to severe wherein almost the | | | | 4. Environment - Living in a humid environment will |
| entire surface of the face is covered with | | | | make you sweat more, although sweat does not |
| whiteheads, blackheads, lesions, cysts and nodules. | | | | directly cause pimple but it could block your pores. |
| This could be very devastating and will greatly | | | | Living in a dirty environment is also a factor since |
| affect a person self esteem. | | | | dirt can and will block your pores. |
| In order to fight acne, first you have to | | | | Other factors are identifiable with acne, we just |
| understand what it is, what causes it and how to | | | | have to be aware and try to determine what is |
| prevent it. | | | | causing them in order to treat them. |
| What is Acne? | | | | The 3 Acne Prevention Tips |
| Acne is a skin disease that is commonly seen in | | | | Don't ever think that you're immune to it just |
| the face, back, neck and chest. This occurs when | | | | because you don't have it, everybody is prone to |
| your oil glands produces more oil called sebum | | | | acne, so before that first sign, follow these simple |
| (excessive sebum production is usually brought | | | | tips. |
| about by hormone changes), this excess oil can | | | | 1. Keep Your Face Clean - Wash your face when |
| get trapped in your pores and when this happens | | | | needed. Whenever your face is oily, after being |
| bacteria begins to grow which causes whiteheads, | | | | exposed to pollution, after a sweaty exercise |
| blackheads and pimples. | | | | etc...Washing gets rid of excess oil and dead skin |
| The 4 Causes Acne | | | | cells that might block your pores. |
| There are a lot of factors that could lead to acne | | | | 2. Drink Plenty of Fluids - Water cleanses your |
| and being aware of them increases your chances | | | | internal system by flushing out harmful toxins and |
| of preventing infection. Although the real cause of | | | | excess oil. Pineapple juice also helps clean your |
| acne is still to be determined. | | | | system and it has high amounts of Vitamin C and |
| 1. Genes - Sad as it may seem but it is true that | | | | B1 that is important in maintaining a healthy skin. |
| acne can be inherited. In these cases, a | | | | 3. Drink Tea - If you're wondering why the |
| professional advice may be best in order to find | | | | Chinese people have beautiful skin it is because |
| the treatment suitable for you. | | | | they are drinking significant amounts of tea. Tea |
| 2. Poor Diet - Proper diet will help maintain good | | | | is rich in anti-oxidants that helps rid your body of |
| health and if you are healthy it will show in your | | | | harmful chemicals. |
| skin. Load up with fruits and vegetables as these | | | | Preventing acne is always better than curing |
| contain anti-oxidants and fibers that will help clean | | | | them, it takes discipline especially if you don't see |
| your system. Avoid food that has preservatives | | | | any sign of acne in you body. But wouldn't it be |
| as your body might react on the chemicals and | | | | nice to keep it that way? |
| cause acne. | | | | |