Don't Let Zits Stand In Your Way

By Janet Sawerson


Zits is a problem most people deal with in their life at one time or another, usually during the teen years. Finding the proper way to care for your skin depends on many things such as the type of skin you have and what you have available to treat it. Read on for some helpful tips.

For those of you looking for a natural way to reduce your acne, this can be a great help for you. Puree some strawberries and then add some sour cream to the mix. Once you have a good paste, apply it to your skin for a few minutes. Do this weekly to help reduce pimples problems.

You are more prone to acne breakouts if you sleep on dirty pillows. Consider it! You toss and turn frequently in your sleep, as well. Avoid this contamination by washing your pillowcases often and using a clean one every night.

Add some healthy nuts to your diet to combat zits breakouts. Healthier nut options, such as almonds and Brazil nuts, contain essential oils and fatty acids that help your skin. You can also get the mineral, Selenium, from them which can help with repair and prevention. In fact, many cases of pimples are caused by a Selenium deficiency.

If you have a project that is due for school, do not wait until the last minute, which can cause stress and anxiety. Plan in advance and finish ahead of time, to avoid unnecessary stress the night before it is due. This will help you feel comfortable during the day and reduce breakouts at college.

Getting a little bit of sunshine every day helps prevent acne. Sunshine helps create Vitamin D in the body, which is an essential nutrient for the skin. However, do not stay in the sun too long as this can create negative results for the skin. Taking a ten minute walk a day is sufficient.

Benzoyl Peroxide can be used to treat zits safely. It is particularly good for spot treating your problem areas. Many people believe that this acid has damaging effects on your skin. However, it is safe for using on your face, and can help you out when you are in a rut.

If you truly care about getting rid of your pimples, you should visit your local dermatologist. They have the most experience and expertise in treating all types of pimples. Some tips are only suited for some people and may not work for you, which is why a dermatologist will recommend the best course of action.

If you are having problems with adult pimples, try laundering your pillow cases and towels more frequently. Most dermatologists recommend changing your pillowcase once or twice weekly and using a clean towel every day. This is because bacteria and dead skin cells can quickly accumulate on the surface of these fabrics, which can then clog pores and cause acne.

Add some probiotics and prebiotics to your diet with yogurts and supplements if you are taking antibiotics. Antibiotics destroy both the good and bad bacteria in your system which causes you to not be able to absorb important nutrients that will help fight off your acne issues. Adding pro and prebiotics to your diet will help replenish the good bacteria your body needs.

Doctors have done studies that have proven that diets that include high carbohydrates can increase the severity of pimples. Reducing the intake of sugar, white bread and pastas can reduce the severity of your breakouts or even help to eliminate them altogether. It is a hard thing to do but you will love the results.

An important tip to consider when concerning zits is to consider using Hydrocortisone as a remedy. This is an over the counter medication that has been proven to eliminate redness in acne. Be sure to not overuse this product, or use on unaffected areas so that you do not irritate your skin.

Clean laundry can help you get rid of zits. Seriously! If you use the same face cloth every time you wash your face, for example, you are just spreading bacteria back over your pores. The same goes for your clothing as a pimple can pop at any time and then spread the infection all over clear skin.

An important tip to consider concerning pimples is that sometimes pimples is cause by hormonal activity. This is important because along with the supervision of a doctor, using birth control pills can actually put an end to pimples. This is an added benefit for one already using oral contraception. Or it might be something to consider as another form of treatment.

Zits can certainly be terrifying. The truth is however, that we all face it from time to time. One of the keys is to not freak out, because this usually just makes it worse because of the added stress. This article will hopefully prepare you to prevent and control your next outbreak.




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