Tips to Prevent Pimples

Having skin breakouts is not a strange thing especially for teenagers, but that does not mean that it has to happen to you. There are loads of strategies and techniques that you can use to prevent it and nip it at the bud. In fact, many of the methods that people use to treat the condition could be used to avoid it altogether! That may come as a surprise, but it is true.

The causes of pimples are known since the remedies tackle the aspects that cause them. One cause is the bacteria on the skin which invade the oil glands and lead to inflammation on the skin. Reactions of the body in fighting these acne bacteria cause pus in the bumps. By eliminating these bacteria or at least keeping their numbers in check, you would be able to avoid inflammation from occurring.

The number one key is to wash your face daily and avoid using oil based soaps. Make sure to use mild cleansers which do not cause irritation on the skin. Also do not over do the washing since this could cause cuts in the skin that can allow bacteria to invade the underlying skin tissue. Make sure to wash off the soap or cleanser adequately to avoid residue on the skin. Such residue can clog the pores of the skin and work counter productively to your prevention goals.

Dry skin is however, not the best way to avoid skin breakouts. As much as excessive oils on the skin can clog the pores, dry skin would induce the oil glands to secrete too much oil. Some products that could be used to wash the face can lead to drying of the skin. It is therefore advisable to use moisturizers on the skin. The moisturizing gels would work well for oily skin types, while the moisturizing creams and lotions apply for the dry skin types.
The skin breakouts on the face are also caused by products applied on the hair. This happens when there are too many oily products on the hair. These can run down over the face particularly along the hairline. Moreover, many people assume that inflammation of the skin only affects the face chest and back. However, the pimples can also form on the scalp. Therefore, avoid using greasy and oily products on the hair. Only use mild shampoos and hair conditioners. Make sure to also keep your hair cleaned regularly.

After doing all you can to avoid the dreaded inflammations and marks on the face, just keep calm and avoid stress. This is because stress can itself cause occurrence of acne.