ABOUT ACNE
FACE FITNESS
Help your body win the fight against acne by giving it what it needs to stay strong and healthy. Follow these simple daily rules and you may find everyone sees your good health reflected on your face!
Nourish
A balanced diet can help your skin fight breakouts. While most foods don't contribute to acne, recent studies show dairy and some shellfish may. Try to avoid any foods that make you break out.
In general, choose fresh, unprocessed foods from all four groups and drink at least eight glasses of water every day, or more when you exercise.
Cleanse
To maintain a clear complexion, stick with a daily skin care routine. Gently wash your face twice a day to remove excess oil, bacteria and dead skin cells. Avoid overwashing, which dries out your skin and causes it to produce even more oil.
Protect
While small amounts of sun exposure may seem to improve acne at first, sunbathing actually dries your skin, causing it to produce more oil and dead cells: the ideal environment for blemishes. Avoid excess sun exposure and wear at least SPF 15 sunscreen every day, even if it's cloudy.
Rest
A good night's sleep (7-8 hours) can do wonders for your complexion and immune system, which helps fight infection so your lesions clear up more quickly.
Exercise
Your skin benefits from an increase in blood flow and blood oxygen level achieved by exercise. If you are prone to body acne, wear loose-fitting cotton clothing when exercising.
Prevent
It's best to wear as little makeup as possible, because even those advertised as oil-free and non-comedogenic can clog pores. Make sure to remove all makeup before you exercise, or before you go to sleep.
Relax
When you become tense, sweat glands in your face tend to produce more oil. It's important to take time every day to relax - read a book, take a bath, practice yoga, or do whatever makes you feel happy and calm.
