Time is running short and you’re getting ready for your cousin’s
party; your dress looks nice, your shoes are shining and your
accessories are fantastic. When you apply make-up then you notice a
bunch of big, red pimples developing in the middle of your forehead.
They’re right there, shining and looking very odd, but sadly there’s
nothing you can do about it. You’ve just been attacked by your deadliest
beauty enemy – Acne!
Many of acne sufferers can relate to this, while teenagers are acne
victims have a worried countenance just now. Acne isn’t a skin condition
that you can’t get rid of. But you can live an acne-free life, without
having to chase beauticians; you have to change a little bit your daily
habits.
If you have been an acute acne sufferer since the age of twelve, acne
does not only spoils your complexion, but also affects you emotionally,
you begin to hesitate socializing, you begin looking in the mirror
more often, you’re constantly upset because you’re conscious of pimples
developing on your face and you’re desperately applying different creams
and lotions. This stimulates negativity in your personality damaging
your outlook towards life, at times.
Teenagers
are more prone to these warning signs as looks matter a lot to them.
Here are a few tips that can help you lighten your acne problem. Your
moms and aunties might have mentioned them earlier, but a refresher
would certainly be handy.
* Take at least ten glass of water
You are often reminded to drink at least ten glasses of water
everyday. It is because water moisturizes your skin, keeping it supple
and healthy. Your skin cells need a lot of water to stay firm and erect
because they are constantly losing water due to sweating. Drinking more
water will also help your kidneys filter toxins, giving your body an
overall cooling effect. Insufficient water intake will not allow these
toxic molecules to leave your body, leading to health issues and acne
aggravation.
* Take green tea
Green tea taste good, it’s quite beneficial for your health
especially skin. This is because green tea is not fermented; instead
it’s steamed after being plucked which retains the active substances in
its leaves, making it rich in anti-oxidants. Besides that, green tea has
an antibacterial effect which decreases your hormonal activity and
increases metabolism giving you an overall relaxing effect. So take some
green tea and enjoy a healthy cup of green tea!
* Keep checking your diet
Checking your diet doesn’t mean totally giving up on those French
fires and colas. It means keeping a check on your junk food. Eat
vegetables and fruits daily. Don’t turn your face from vegetables and
fruits which are your allies in your fight against acne. It’s good to
include green leafy vegetables like spinach, cabbage and at least a bowl
of fruits in your diet as they are rich in anti-oxidants which help in
preventing acne. Anti-oxidants keep your skin elastic and growing. They
prevent wrinkles and neutralize free molecules in your body and create
trouble in your skin.
* High level stress is harmful
Are your exams driving you crazy? Or the big presentation at work
making you stay up all night stressed? Well, a certain level of stress
is good for you, because it makes you work harder and shows you’re
concerned about what you do, but a high level of stress isn’t good for
your skin. Stress causes your adrenal glands to release a hormone in the
blood which makes the sweat glands in your skin produce more oil than
needed. Your skin pores become resistive with dead skin cells and
bacteria creating favorable conditions for a big, red pimple to develop.
Therefore, it is vital to manage your stress level in order to defeat
acne.
* Pricking pimple is hazardous
You don’t like the pimple on your cheek, but pricking it will do you
no good. Instead pricking, rubbing and squeezing the pimple will cause
pain and it may even bleed. There is also a good chance that the pimple
will leave behind a clumsy scar because you haven’t allowed the pus to
dry out itself. It is advisable to leave the pimple as it is and if
possible forget about it totally. This will give zits sufficient times
to dry out. These are some handy tips that can help you cope with acne;
however, acne is a skin condition that is caused by many external and
internal factors. Teenage acne is mainly caused due to the hormonal
changes in the body, while adult acne can be due to excessive use of
make-up, hereditary factor eating habits or environmental factors.
These natural tips can help improve your overall health as well, the
fruits of which you can reap in old age. So try them and get a glowing
radiant skin, with out any side-effects. In case your acne remains on
your cheeks, it is necessary to visit a skin specialist.
