ACNE PREVENTING/CONTROL TIPS

While we tend to think of acne solely as the term for the red pimples that typically first start presenting themselves in our early teenage years, the name is actually a scientific term that describes a number of skin issues. Acne refers not only to pimples, but to blackheads, whiteheads, and other nodules and blemishes on the skin.

While acne is most commonly seen on the face, it can also occur on the shoulders, back, neck, buttocks, or chest.

 One important vitamin when it comes to acne prevention is vitamin A, also known as beta-carotene. Beta carotene is naturally found in orange vegetables such as pumpkins and carrots as well as in cantaloupe. In addition to helping to reduce sebum production, beta carotene can also help strengthen the skin’s protective tissue and mucus membranes. It is also a very powerful antioxidant that can help eliminate toxins from the body and provide numerous health benefits.

Eating foods rich in zinc can also provide many benefits when it comes to preventing acne. Zinc is a necessary part of your skin’s oil production system, and without enough of it your body will not be able to properly regulate the production of sebum. Zinc’s natural antibacterial properties can also help prevent bacterial growth in pores that become clogged, greatly reducing the severity of acne.

As many acne sufferers can attest, people will both tell and sell you anything, promising that it will cause acne.

 While vitamins can offer a number of health benefits, very few play a role in acne. With that said,

however, there are certainly a few supplements that should be integrated into your daily acne prevention regimen they include:.

Zinc

 A great way to ensure that you get the best benefit is to integrate a zinc supplement into your diet. Taking 30-50 milligrams of zinc daily will offer enough of the nutrient to help repair damaged skin and reduce inflammation.

Vitamin A

Vitamin A is another vitamin that most people do not ingest enough of in their daily diet. Vitamin A is an excellent tool for reducing sebum production and a supplement containing the vitamin can be an excellent choice. With that said, however, it is important to note that taking vitamin A in large doses can cause fatigue, headaches, and other side effects. Because of this it should be taken as part of a multivitamin or in smaller doses throughout the day.

Vitamin B6

Vitamin B6 is especially helpful in cases of acne where hormones play a role. This vitamin is well renowned for its ability to help the body regulate and metabolize hormones. Because of this it can be quite helpful in eliminating as well as preventing acne.

Vitamin E

Vitamin E is an excellent supplement that has antioxidant properties. It can help cleanse the skin and eliminate toxins. There are numerous benefits to the skin and to the body as a whole that are provided by antioxidants, making this another excellent choice.

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Multivitamins

Multivitamins may well be your best choice when it comes to acne prevention. Many complete multivitamins contain all or most of the ingredients listed above in their recommended doses. Before selecting a multivitamin, take the time to ensure that all of these ingredients are included or pick up any supplements that are needed in addition to what is in the vitamin. Keep in mind that multivitamins will also offer a number of nutrients that can provide other health benefits as well, making them an excellent overall choice for the treatment of your acne.

One of the biggest mistakes that people make when it comes to acne is the way they clean their skin. Most skin care products are filled with chemicals, dyes, fragrances, and alcohols that damage the skin and that serve to make acne worse. For many, this leads to the use of cosmetics to help cover up the acne. Unfortunately, a majority of cosmetics are also known to make acne more severe. Washing your face properly is important in both treating and preventing acne. Many people believe that proper

washing means purchasing the strongest products on the market as well as scrubbing the skin as hard as possible.This is simply not true. In fact, it is actually one of the worst things that you can do for your skin.

When looking for the right product for washing your face or other acne riddled areas, it is important to choose a product designed to help treat acne. A proper acne wash will typically be sulfur based. You will find that you only need to use it twice a day, washing your skin first thing in the morning and then again just before you go to bed.This will help to keep your pores clean without irritating the skin.

 Wash the skin as gently as possible, taking your time and making certain that you are not rubbing too hard. This will help ensure that you are not irritating the skin and making the condition worse.

Another excellent product for washing the skin is an acne soap that contains benzoyl perperoxide. This is an effective ingredient in treating acne that works by slightly drying the skin, preventing pores from clogging.

If your acne is causing significant pain,scarring or it is suddenly accompanied with fever. This can be a sign of a serious infection or  the sign of a medical condition.

 Make sure you visit a dermatologist. Then please take note that before you take any of supplements listed above you need the recommendation of your dermatologist i.e  vitamin A taking in pregnancy can be dangerous….

To your good health,

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