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Now for the facts. Let's take a look at how to combat acne.
The main strategy to use is
prevention where possible
and better skincare. Here
are several top issues of
focus for each: exercise,
cosmetics, diet, hormones,
hygiene, medications, shaving,
stress. 1. Exercise - Keeping
in shape can help fight acne
by fighting off negative stress
levels that can come from
negative self-esteem and depression.
However, some safeguards need
to be in place to ward off
acne that can result from
your workout routines. First
watch which products you use
on your body because you'll
most likely be sweating. With
any sunscreens for outdoor
workout activities and any
make-up or other cosmetics,
check for "noncomedogenic"
and "oil-free" on the labels
to help prevent pore clogging.
And when your workout is finished,
wash the products off as soon
as possible, especially if
you'll be going into a steam
room or sauna where your pores
will be opening up more. You
don't want these lotions and
other cosmetics getting into
your pores and clogging them
up, resulting in blemishes.
Watch what you put on your
body with regards to clothing,
sports gear and equipment,
too. For example, tight lycra
and nylon exercise outfits
might look great in the movies
and on magazine models, but
if you are susceptible to
acne problems, avoid these
synthetic fabrics that tend
to trap in body moisture and
heat resulting in a bacteria
frenzy. Instead, choose loose
clothing made of cotton or
natural blends to allow more
air to get to your skin. And
when you're finished with
your workout, get out of clothing
wet from perspiration or water
sports. Shower and change
into dry, clean clothing.
And keep your sports gear
and equipment clean, too.
Dirty headgear, for instance,
can irritate forehead areas
prone to acne problems. So
toss headbands into the washing
machine after workout sessions.
Tip: when cleaning your body
after a workout, no need to
scrub with force and irritate
skin. If possible, wash with
medicated soap (check for
"exfoliant" on the label)
or medicated wipes from your
athletic bag where showers
aren't available. Tip: and
when drying with a towel,
even if it's during your workout
to erase sweat, always blot
instead of rub. That way you
avoid grinding excess dead
skin, dirt, sweat and other
chemicals into your pores
and risking pore-clogging
and skin irritation. Martin
Bevon is the creator of http://www.acnetq.com
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