Skin Care And Acne Prevention

• Exercise
• Shaving Tips
• Stress
• Cosmetics
• Diet
• Hormones
• Hygiene

Exercise

Negative self-esteem and depression can lead to negative stress level, which in turn may cause acne to worsen. Exercise can help fight off the negative stress level. However, certain safeguards need to be taken.

• Since you'd be sweating, you need to watch what products you'd be using on your body.
  
  
• To prevent pore clogging, use only "noncomedogenic" and "oil-free" when it comes to sunscreens for outdoor workout activities, any make-up or cosmetics.
  
  
• After finishing your workout, wash the products before using steam room or sauna. Steam room and sauna open pores more than usual, and these lotions and cosmetics may get into your pores, clog them up, and cause 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.

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