Get Rid of Pimples

For anyone who suffers with acne, you really want to try and avoid getting acne cysts. Acne cysts are soft, fluid filled lumps under the surface of the skin that can often be inflamed and painful. If you do not take care of your skin, acne cysts can destroy healthy skin tissue causing unsightly scarring. Here are eight practical tips you can follow in order to avoid getting acne cysts in the first place:

1. Keep Skin Clean. The best thing you can do to avoid getting acne cysts is to keep your skin thoroughly clean. Wash your skin morning and night with anti-bacterial products such as those containing tea tree oil. Don’t scrub your face if you have sensitive skin. Because greasy lotions and creams can tend to clog pores you should try and avoid them.

2. Avoid touching your face. Because our hand and fingernails carry all sorts of bacteria, it is important to avoid touching your face in order to avoid getting acne cysts. Make sure you keep your hands clean and nails short. A great tip is to carry around an anti-bacterial hand gel. If you’ve got acne spots and cysts, make sure that you don’t pick, squeeze or pop them as this will take longer to heal. Not only that, it may result in scarring.

3. Keep Your Hair Out Of Your Face. Not only do many teenagers have greasy skin, they also have greasy hair. To prevent getting acne cysts the two main things to do is to wash your hair daily to keep it clean and keep your hair away from your face. If you have long greasy hair then the additional oils and bacteria can cause your face to have an acne break-out.

4. Keep your pillow cases clean. Use a clean pillow case every night if you are prone to acne. Otherwise, there can be a build up of bacteria on the pillow case which then get onto your face.

5. Eat healthily. You might have heard people saying that greasy foods and chocolate cause acne and cysts, whilst others say it doesn’t make any difference. In fact, some research has shown that people may have sensitivities to certain foods that may cause acne cysts. If you are prone to acne then it may be worth looking at what you are eating. Eat a healthy diet of fresh fruit, vegetables, whole grains and legumes, organic if you can. Try and have organic meats and milk products since they are hormone-free.

6. Take Supplements. As acne is caused by overactive oil glands and hormonal fluctuations, you may want to think about taking a multivitamin and mineral supplement. This will ensure that you are getting all the essential nutrients you need to balance your skin and hormones. Vitamin B5 and zinc both help to regulate activity of the oil glands, as well as aid in the healing of skin tissue.

7. De-Stress. Stress, at any age can increase the production of androgens which stimulate the oil glands and hair follicles. Most people suffer with stress and a certain amount is good for you. However, when stress becomes too much, your body cannot cope and starts causing problems. If you can, find ways of reducing stress such as going for a walk, doing the garden, meditating or deep breathing.

8. Watch out for make-up. It’s a fact that most teenage girls love to experiment with make up, but many of the ingredients contained in our favorite products can cause acne cysts by clotting pores. You really need to be careful about what sort of make-up you put on your skin if you are prone to acne. Think about using mineral-based cosmetics as these are made from natural ingredients that don’t clog pores. Also, make sure that before you go to bed that you take off your make-up.

If not treated properly, acne cysts can lead to permanent scarring. By following these tips, you can avoid getting acne cysts and keep healthy skin. For more information about treating acne cysts, visit my website for Clear Skin Tips.