Congratulations, you got your first pimple. Welcome to being a teenager, as this is most likely the first of many. This article will explain why you get acne, and also go into some of the most common ways that you can clear up your your skin and prevent new acne and pimples from occurring.
To help keep acne away try to keep your hands away from your face. Our hands stay dirty. When you touch your face you are putting bacteria and dirt on your face which has the potential to clog your skin's pores. The dirt and bacteria that clogs the pores can lead to pimples.
Use hydrocortisone cream on an existing pimple to remove redness when it becomes inflamed. A dab of this cream can help not only soothe the pimple, but will shrink the blood vessels in the area, reducing the appearance of redness. Be careful not to use it too often, as your skin can get used to it and it may cause more skin problems in the future.
If you suffer from chronic, long-term acne, your diet may be to blame. An over-abundance of sugar especially is linked with acne. Also effective in treating and reducing the occurrence of acting is the elimination of other simple carbohydrates, such as bread, and high-fat dairy products from your diet.
There are several steps you can take in order to reduce the amount of acne you have. One would be avoiding strenuous physical activity. These activities cause a great buildup of oils and sweat and will cause more acne breakouts. If you still wish to do these things, after every work out or sport, you should clean your face with water.
In conclusion, you received your first zit but it is not the end of the world. Just follow the tried and true techniques that were listed in this article and you will see that your skin will clear up and you will lessen your chances for future outbreaks.
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