Acne is never fun, and sometimes it is even the cause of much embarrassment and teasing. You might feel like you are at the end of your rope, and you might be ready and willing to try anything to get rid of it!
Unfortunately, acne is just a part of life. It seems silly, but it is true. Have you ever noticed that some people have great complexions, and some people are burdened with lots of acne, for years? It just so happens that most of acne is in our genetics.
There is simply nothing we can do about whether or not we are going to be prone to having acne. If your parents had clear complexions, you probably will not have too much of a problem. If your parents had lots of acne as teenagers, it might be in your genetics as well.
Whether you have a genetic disposition towards acne or towards a clear complexion, there are many things that you can do to either lessen your chances of having lots of acne or of having more acne. Acne might be mostly controlled by genetics, but there are various things that will make your conditions better or worse, no matter what your personal genetic disposition might be.
First of all, you should be sure to wash your face twice a day. You should use a soap that is made for face washing. Using a regular bar of soap is going to dry your skin, and you will have a better chance of getting acne. You can pick from lots of different kinds of soaps designed for washing faces.
There are facial soaps that you can use for dry skin, or for oily skin, or for normal skin. There are also face soaps that will gently exfoliate your skin. One thing to keep in mind is that there are facial soaps that are made to reduce acne. Some of them are preventative acne reducers, but you can also buy soaps that are made with medicines to help you fight the acne that you already have.
These medicated soaps are something that you should take care in when using, because they might also irritate your skin. You should use them on a small portion of your face first, and if there is no irritation, you can use them normally.
An important factor in reducing acne comes after you have washed your face. The use of a good, gentle, alcohol free toner is a good way to make sure that your pores are clear of dirt and grime, and that your entire face is clean. Use these cooling toners on your face after you have washed it by putting a small amount on a cotton ball and wiping it across your face.
This will help to prevent acne. When you are finished with the toner, you will also want to use a gentle face lotion. Be careful not to use regular body lotion on your face, because regular body lotions might have chemicals or other things added like perfumes or coloring that might cause more acne. A face lotion should be light and gentle, and like the toner, you should use it sparingly at first. A good lotion will keep your face hydrated and smooth and will lesson your chances for acne.
Another important thing that you should always remember about preventing acne is to never sleep with makeup or other things on your face. When you sleep, your sweat and body oils might mix with whatever is on your face and cause acne. You might also press your face against a pillow or blanket and your pores will not be able to breathe. The make up is going to cause you to develop acne. Always remember to wash your face before you go to sleep.
When you are looking to prevent acne, the most important step is to keep your face clean and healthy. That way, even if you have a genetic disposition towards acne, you will be able to do the best job you can in controlling it and hopefully you will be able to pass through this period in your life with ease!
