Acne cysts are soft, fluid filled lumps just under the surface of the
skin that are often inflamed and painful. If not treated effectively,
acne cysts can destroy healthy skin tissue which can cause horrible
and unsightly scarring. Here are eight practical tips you can follow
in order to avoid getting acne cysts in the first place:
1. Keep Skin Clean. The best thing you can do to avoid getting acne
cysts is to keep your skin thoroughly clean. Ensure that you wash
yourself morning and night with a gentle anti-bacterial cleansers such
as those with tea tree oil. Avoid scrubbing at your face if you have
sensitive skin. Greasy lotions and creams have a tendency to clog
pores so try and avoid them if possible.
2. Keep your hands away from your face. It's important to remember
that our hands and under our fingernails carry all sorts of bacteria,
therefore it is essential to avoid touching your face. Ensure that you
keep your hands clean and fingermails short. A great tip is to carry
around an anti-bacterial hand gel. If you already have acne spots and
cysts, then don't pick, squeeze or pop them because they will take
longer to heal and may result in scarring.
3. Keep Your Hair Away From Your Face. Teenagers not only tend to have
greasy skin, they also are prone to greasy hair. To avoid getting acne
cysts wash your hair daily to keep it clean and keep it pulled back
from your face. If you have long hair, the oils in your hair contain
even more bacteria that can cause a break-out of acne.
4. Keep your pillow slips clean. Ensure that you use a clean
pillowcase every night if you are prone to acne. Otherwise, there can
be a build up of bacteria on the pillow case which then get onto your
face.
5. Eat healthily. There has been a long held debate about whether
greasy foods and chocolate can cause acne or not. In fact, some
research has shown that people may have sensitivities to certain foods
that may cause acne cysts. If you're prone to acne then it may be well
worth looking at your diet. Eat a healthy diet of fresh fruit,
vegetables, whole grains and legumes, organic if you can. It's a good
idea to consume organic meats and milk since they are free from
hormones.
6. Take Some Supplements. As acne is caused by overactive oil glands
and hormonal fluctuations, you may want to think about taking a
multivitamin and mineral supplement. This will ensure that you are
getting all the essential nutrients you need to balance your skin and
hormones. For example, both Vitamin B5 and zinc help regulate the
activity of oil glands and the healing of skin tissue.
7. De-Stress. Stress, at any age, can stimulate the oil glands and
hair follicles causedby an increase in the production of androgens.
Most people suffer with stress and a certain amount is good for you.
Unfortunately, when the stress becomes to much for you to cope with,
your body starts to react. Try to find ways of de-stressing such as
going for a walk, gardening, meditation and relaxation techniques.
8. Watch out for make-up. It's a fact that most teenage girls love to
experiment with make up, but many of the ingredients contained in our
favorite products can cause acne cysts by clotting pores. You really
need to be careful about what sort of make-up you put on your skin if
you are prone to acne. Think about using mineral-based cosmetics as
these are made from natural ingredients that don't clog pores. It's
important to ensure that you take off your make-up before you go to
bed.
Don't forget that acne cysts can lead to permanent scarring if not
treated properly. If you follow these tips, you will keep your skin
clear and healthy and avoid getting acne cysts. For more information
about treating acne cysts, visit my website for Clear Skin Tips.
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