19. Ten Tips to Avoid Acne
Acne affects a wide range of people. It could be due to many causes like stress, hormonal
imbalances, environmental pollution, improper diet, or illness.
Ten tips to help you avoid acne
1. Clean your face with natural skin products every morning and night to remove dead cells,
open clogged skin pores and let your skin breathe.
2. Do not touch your acne with your hands and keep your hair from falling on your face.
Dirt and oils aggravate your acne.
3. Do not use oil-based make-up. Use water-based products to avoid clogging your pores.
4. Wipe your face with fresh, clean face-cloths as bacteria transfers from damp cloths.
5. Picking and pinching acne generally makes it worse and may leave scars.
6. Eat a healthy diet with lots of fruit and vegetables, and drink plenty of water to wash
toxins from the body.
7. Regular exercise and sufficient sleep are essential for a healthy skin.
8. Stress can lead to increased acne. Reduce your stress level if possible.
9. Avoid sugary and iodized foods, coffee and carbonated drinks. Stop smoking, as it makes
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your skin dry up and break easily.
10. Wear soft cotton clothes to get relief from itching and irritation of acne on your back and
shoulders. Also, shower immediately after exercises.
11. Use a clean pillowcase every night until your condition improves.