Skin Care & Acne Prevention

Written by Kim Standerline


Skin Care & Acne Prevention

Let’s take a look at how to combat your acne.

The main strategy to use is prevention where possible and better skin care. Here are several top issues of focus for each:

exercise, cosmetics, diet, hormones, hygiene, medications, shaving, stress.

Exercise – Keeping in shape can help fight acne by fighting off negative stress levels that can come from negative self-esteem and depression. However, some safeguards need to be in place to ward off acne that can result from your workout routines. First watch which products you use on your body because you'll most likely be sweating. With any sunscreen's for outdoor workout activities and any make-up or other cosmetics, check for “noncomedogenic” and “oil-free” onrepparttar labels to help prevent pore clogging. And when your workout is finished, washrepparttar 145955 products off as soon as possible, especially if you'll be going into a steam room or sauna where your pores will be opening up more. You don't want these lotions and other cosmetics getting into your pores and clogging them up, resulting in blemishes.

Watch what you put on your body with regards to clothing, sports gear and equipment. For example, tight lycra and nylon exercise outfits might look great inrepparttar 145956 movies and 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 intorepparttar 145957 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” onrepparttar 145958 label) or medicated wipes from your athletic bag where showers aren't available.

Tip: 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.

Cosmetics – To avoid pore-clogging and skin irritations similar to acne and can contribute to acne, use products labeled “noncomedogenic” or “oil-free.” Shimmering facial colors can contain a flaky mineral called mica that can cause skin irritations and clog pores. Other additives in coloring that can cause similar reactions are coal tar derivatives, carmine and heavy cream in blushes. More preventative measures include using a lip gloss promoting a matte finish instead of a high gloss for less pore-clogging; noterepparttar 145959 morerepparttar 145960 shine,repparttar 145961 more then comedogenic content andrepparttar 145962 morerepparttar 145963 pores can clog.

Beware eye creams can contain heavier concentrations of moisturizers than regular creams and lotions, meaning they have greater potential to clog pores inrepparttar 145964 surrounding facial areas. Additionally use caution with hair styling products that contain oils, alcohol and adhesives that should be kept away from skin and from seeping into pores along with perspiration during workouts; especially watch hair gels and mousses so they don't cause clogging around your hairline. Use care when choosing fragrance and scented cosmetics, and opt for hypo-allergenic or “fragrance-free” versions where possible to avoid allergic reactions and skin irritations (a sampling 3-day test behind an ear is recommended).

Tip: Thoroughly clean your face and any other areas where cosmetics are applied daily, especially if used when combined with exercising or other activities that promote sweating, where there isrepparttar 145965 opportunity forrepparttar 145966 chemicals to be absorbed or soaked up into your pores.

Glyconutrients

Written by Jerry Edwards


Here is an incredible, heartwarming, news article on Dr. Michael D. Schlacter's professional courage, his compassionate and caring attitude, and his innovative use of glyconutritional supplementation.

His last ditch effort is WHY Las Vegas resident, Greg Letourneau, is alive today.

His life was saved due torepparttar new science of Glycomics and glyconutritionals.

You really must readrepparttar 145954 complete story!

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