Acne and blemishes are a common problem amongst teenagers often caused by the onset of adolescence in boys and the menstrual cycle for girls. Other causes include emotional problems, contraceptive use, stress, drugs, hormonal changes, allergies and wearing tight clothing.
Even something as mundane as talking on the telephone a lot and pressing the phone receiver against their ear can cause an outbreak of acne around the ear and chin.
However, acne and blemishes can affect anyone at any age even if it didn’t affect them as a teenager. It’s a condition that doesn’t do very much for people’s self-esteem and whilst there is no one recommended cure there are several treatments that could work successfully.
The first thing to do would be to visit the dermatologist for advice. They will prescribe a medicated cream or for more serious cases an antibiotic. A search on the Internet will also give you some ideas on how to win the fight against acne and blemishes.
Whilst acne sufferers might be trying every solution, cream, acne kit or cleanser under the sun to treat their zits, they are overlooking a major factor as they are concentrating on fight the outside not fighting the battle from the inside out. This is where a diet for acne can help.
Acne diets are not discussed very much yet a healthy diet can help your immune system and reduce acne. It’s all about eating the right balance of nutrients, vitamins and drinking plenty of water on a regular basis.
The food you eat comes back out through your pores on your skin thus the term ‘you are what you eat’. A diet that consists of mainly fast foods will be reflected through your skin.
Your diet for acne should contain lots of fruit, vegetables, non-processed foods and water (lots of water flushes all sorts of toxins from your body). Look on the Internet for some specific acne diets and watch your complexion improve.
There are oil free concealers especially designed to cover up blemishes and spots available so it would be probably best to invest in one if you think you might need it on a regular basis. They usually also contain drying properties that reduce both inflammation and oiliness.
First, you must select a color suited to your skin. Remember, anything too dark or too light will only highlight what you are tying to cover up.
If the spot is a little inflamed and red you will also need to purchase a green tinted concealer to apply before the blemish cover.
When covering the spot with concealer, it is better to use a brush than your fingers because first of all they are too large for delicate application and secondly could transfer more bacteria onto the spot. When you have covered the spot, carry on with your foundation and regular make-up.
Oil free concealers should not be used under or around the eyes as these products have a drying effect.
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