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Simple and Effective Ways to Control Acne |
by:
Mike |
Acne control include unclogging
the pores of the skin, destroying bacteria and reducing excessive
oil, or, in other words, "Prevention".
As the saying goes "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of
cure"
With this in mind, what then are the best ways to prevent and
control acne?
First of all remember the basics of healthy living- nourish your
body with good food, consume 6-8 glasses of water per day and
try to get enough shut eye (8-9 hours is highly recommended).
A method of controlling acne that is not widely known is to take
fish oil supplements on a regular basis.
Fish oils contain EPA and DHA fatty acids as well as omega-3 and
omega-6 oils.
These essential elements create prostaglandins in the human body.
Prostaglandins are chemical hormones and they serve to maintain
optimum functioning in all of the body's organs and cells.
They keep androgen hormones, which cause the production of excessive
oil, in check.
Using mild soap-free cleansers such as Cetaphil, Dove, Purpose
or Neutrogena helps keep the skin clear of dirt and surface impurities.
Exfoliating creams and masques are also good for acne control
as they work to gently peel away dead skin cells. But make sure
you don't choose one that is overly abrasive.
Using an astringent or toner to rid your face of excessive oil
is an effective way to control acne as is using topical solutions
containing benzoyl peroxide or sulfur.
Some acne sufferers find products with benzoyl peroxide to be
harsh or excessively drying to their skin.
Stress is a contributing factor in acne growth so try to keep
it to a minimum.
Too much stress becomes a vicious circle in that pressure triggers
the production of more oil which ultimately causes more skin problems
and the acne that results tends to stress out the sufferer even
more.
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