According American Academy of Dermatology 85% of population gets affected by acne at some point in their life. If not treated, acne leads to complications like
pigmentation and scars.
Follow these simple guidelines to prevent acne.
1. Keep it clean
Wash your face thrice a day with a gel based face wash containing neem or 2% salicylic acid to suit your skin type.
2. Say no to oily makeup
Use only noncomedogenic makeup products and make sure you remove your makeup at the end of the day.
3. Keep your hands off
Avoid touching your face. A monthly professional clean up always helps. Do not try it at home!
4. Moisturize
Do not confuse moisture and oil. If you have oily and acne prone skin, use a water-based moisturizer.
5. Apply sunscreen
Even if you have an oily or acne prone skin, use a noncomedogenic sunscreen with the right SPF and PA factor. It actually helps!
6. Eat right
Have a healthy diet consisting of ample vitamins, antioxidants and essential fatty acids. Include nuts, methi, fish and fresh fruits in your diet. Garlic actually helps fight against inflammation.
7. Drop the idea “One size fits all”
Do not use your friend’s prescription for yourself. However, there are some good over the counter topical applications available in the market.
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