1) Wash Frequently
Keep the affected areas from from oil. Wash your face 2 or 3 times per day. Also, wash your hair to keep frequently to keep greasy hair off the face.
2) Try to not touch your face
Every time you touch your face, you are putting bacteria from your hands into the pores of your skin.
3) Maintain an Acid pH on the surface of your skin
If you can maintain a mild acid pH (“low pH”) on your skin, you will have an unfriendly environment for bacteria to live, which indirectly will help to eliminate the acne condition. Charme is one of the best acne products you will find to do this. The
Charme skincare solution is a revolutionary electrolyzed low pH acidic water to treat acne. Unlike some acne medications which are taken orally, there is no risk of liver damage with the Charme acne skin care product. The February 2004 issue of Cosmetic Dermatology reports that 75% of the patients indicated that they would rather use an Charme over conventional forms of treatment! “Charme is most effective in combating inflammatory acne and is, therefore, a possible alternative to oral/topical antibiotics in the management of this condition.”
4) Use “non-comedogenic” products.
This means that the product won’t clog your pores.
Water-based products are best. Oil-based products only add to the problem. The following ingredients are the most clogging: Cocoa Butter, Coconut Oil, Sodium Chloride (salt), Wheat Germ Oil.
5) Exfoliate the Hair Follicles.
By removing the surface layer of dead cells you can keep follicles clean keep sebum and cells from building up.
6) Avoid Environmental Aggravators
In our busy lifestyle, this is often impossible. Dirt, grease, sun, pollution are known to make acne worse. Do your best to avoid environments where you will be exposed to a greater amount of these pollutants.
7) Practice Stress Reduction.
Find ways to relax. Take time out each day to do something restful. It has been shown that high stress levels affect hormones, which indirectly can cause acne. Even music can be stress-reducing.
8) Exercise
Getting the blood moving and the oxygen flowing with stimulate the skin.
9) Minimize Junk Food
There is a lot of evidence that our diet can affect acne. Eat fresh fruits and vegetables.
10) Drink More Water
Hydrate your skin with pure water. Soft drinks and coffee tend to DE-hydrate your system. Also, try to find non-chorinated water. Chlorine is very bad for your skin. Did you know that you can get a filter for your shower which will take out the
chlorine?
11) Get More Sleep
Make sure you get enough rest each night. If your body is tired, your skin won’t be able to do it’s natural job of cleansing.
12) Have Regular Facials
Facials done by a skin care professional and the use of prescribed skin care products can bring new life into your skin.
13) Use a Warm Compress
The warmth and moisture will help to draw out the toxins from the skin.
