For me, I am one of those who suffer from acne. Luckily it's due to my hormones. Hormonal acne usually occurs when a women is near her period. Hormonal imbalances can be rectified by the use of the pill, a common contraception. I've been meaning to go on this pill for quite a while, although I'm sceptical whether a few spots is worth the dozens of chemicals I'll be shoving into my body. So, over the past few months, I've been trying all sorts of ways to get rid of those nasty monsters that lurk on the skin. Here they are:
Water: I can't quite articulate how important it is to stay hydrated. Having only a few glasses of water isn't enough. When your body is dehydrated it will appear dehydrated - This will usually form very dry skin, which causes your body to produce more sebum oil (this oil is a greasy substance that attracts bad bacteria) to, in some ways, lubricate your skin. You're then left with breakouts. Drinking water replenishes the digestive system and helps keep your body hydrated, as well as your skin! Aim to drink 8 glasses of water every day.
Stay relaxed: If you're an anxious person then take some time out to do things you enjoy. If you're one of these people that bite their nails, or touch their face when they're nervous then stop! The germs on your hands transfer to your face, causing even more breakouts! Stress increases sebum oil. Sebum oil increases acne. Stay calm, stay spot free.
Keep off harsh face-washes: If you use face washes as part of your daily routine, get your bottle and check for the ingredient, Salicylic Acid. If you suffer from dry skin, this is a bad, bad move. The acid actually makes your face irritated. An irritated face will cause you to itch. The acid will block the pores and, in return, make your acne worse. In some cases, it's best to leave all face washes out of the acne equation.
Sunlight: In Britain, sunny days are rare to find, nevertheless once they come back around head out into the sun. Not only will you absorb vitamin D but your spots should appear smaller the next day. Medically, there is no evidence to support this other than my own experience. I had horrible acne on my back when I was 15, a summer in the sun and all my spots vanished. Coincidence? I think not.
Diet: Ever heard the saying 'You are what you eat'? Diet can enormously affect what happens on your face. Usually a high sugar diet leads to acne breakouts by the production of (here is the dreaded word, once again) sebum oil. So instead of that fizzy drink of coke, why not swap it for water?
Exercise: 30 minutes of exercise can be beneficial to you in a lot of ways. It makes you more healthier, delivers you a more mental outlook and can give you a radiant, clear glow to your skin. Exercise increases the blood flow which will then nourish and encourage healthy skin cells which consequently results in a healthier skin.
If you look into a mirror one morning and see that you have suffered from a burst of acne. Personally, the best way to help calm them down within 24 hours is exercise, then run an ice cube over the inflamed patches and finally rub organic cucumber over the infected area. Come the next morning, your spots should be less inflamed and less noticeable.
Overall, my advice is to stay off chemicals such as the pill or harsh ingredients in face washes that claim to give you clear skin. After all, my solutions to acne problems are priceless, so why not try them? You're saving your pennies as well as your face at the same time. Bonus!
Love,
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p.s: comment in the box below if you have any other remedies to share with the world.
