How To Prevent Pimples - Simple Tips To Follow Daily To Avoid Pimples
Exactly the day when you want to look your best there comes pimple to reduce all your self-esteem and when it disappears it may leave a scar on your face. Therefore it is better to prevent those pimples.
What is a pimple?
A pimple is a kind of clogged pore that results from excess sebum production, bacteria and dead skin cells trapped in pores of the skin.
How pimples are formed?
- Pores contain sebaceous glands which release sebum or oil.
- When the dead skin cells, dirt and bacteria combine with excess sebum, they block the pores.
- The sebaceous glands continue to release sebum and this sebum gets trapped behind the blockage leading to inflammation or pimples.
What are the Factors causing pimples?
- Bacteria
- Pollution
- Stress
- Puberty
- Hormonal changes
- Genetics
- Certain medications such as steroids
- Sleep irregularities
- Excessive sweating
- Makeup or skincare products that can block pores
- Dandruff
- A diet containing a lot of sweets and processed food
How to prevent pimples?
1. Drink water
Drinking water helps to keep your skin hydrated and hence prevents dry skin, which can lead to excess oil production. Water can also remove toxins which clog the pores. Therefore it is necessary to drink at least 2 litres of water daily to prevent dryness and excess oil production.
2. Eat Healthy Food
A proper diet is important to avoid acne.
Foods you need to avoid are:-
- Sugars and refined grains
Sugars or refined carbohydrates like white sugar, white rice, white bread, pasta, maple syrup, honey, cane sugar, sodas or other sweetened beverages because they get absorbed easily into the blood and increase insulin production, this, in turn, causes the production of excess oil leading to acne.
- Dairy products
In some studies, it is shown that the frequent consumption of dairy products can lead to acne but the link between the consumption of dairy products and acne is unknown.
- Fast food
Regular eating of fast food like burgers, french fries, nuggets etc can lead to acne
- Omega 6 fats
Foods rich in omega 6 fats like cornflakes and soybean oil are inflammatory in nature. so they increase the risk of acne
- Chocolates
Consumption of chocolates can cause acne. However, the reason why it causes acne is unknown.
- Whey protein powder
Whey protein powder contains amino acids like leucine and glutamine which make the skin cells grow faster and also increase the insulin level, as a result, lead to acne formation.
The food you need to eat instead
- Unprocessed fruits and vegetables
- Spinach and other green leafy vegetables
- Probiotics
- Turmeric
- Nuts like almond and peanuts which are rich in vitamin E
- Tuna, butter, eggs which are rich in vitamin A
- Foods containing zinc like chickpeas, beans, seeds like pumpkin and sunflower seeds
- Green tea
3. Exercise Daily
Exercise helps to open up pores and hence removes excess sebum and dirt. But take a bath after exercising because sweat can accumulate in your pores and this, in turn, leads to acne, which we don't want.
4. Avoid stress
Stress can make your skin more susceptible to pimples. The more stress you feel, the more sebum is produced from sebaceous glands. Therefore do anything which will decrease your stress like exercising, relaxing, aromatherapy, yoga, meditation, journaling, massage and think about what is causing you to stress and try to solve it.
5. Avoid touching your face
Our hands contain a lot of bacteria and impurities as we touch many things and when you touch your face with those hands the bacteria get transferred on your face. This bacteria can clog pores and thus leads to pimples. So don't touch your face frequently.
6. Wash your face properly
7. Pat dry or air dry your face
After you wash your face, use a clean soft cloth and pat dry your face or you can leave your face until it dries and then apply toner or moisturizer. Remember use clean cloth every day.
8. Don't pop your pimples
We want to get rid of pimples as soon as possible but that cannot be possible by popping them. When you pop your pimple the pus which comes out clogs and infects other pores as a result leading to more pimples.
9. Use non-comedogenic products
Non-comedogenic is the term used to describe beauty products which do not clog pores. Any product which you use as a face wash. moisturizer, toner should be non-comedogenic.
Here is the list of best non-comedogenic skincare products for your acne-prone skin
Face Wash: Neutrogena oil-free acne face wash, 175ml
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Toner: Plum Green Tea Alcohol-Free Toner, 200ml
Moisturizer: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel, 50g
Pond's Super Light Gel Moisturiser, 147 g
Sunscreen: Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock SPF 50+ Sunscreen, 30ml
10. Regular exfoliation
Exfoliation removes dead skin cells, dirt, excess oil which are clogging your pores thus use face scrub at least 2 times a week.
Face Scrub: St.Ives Blackhead clearing Face Scrub, Green Tea,170g - It contains the oil-free salicylic acid acne medication
11. Use moisturizer and sunscreen
The moisturizer and sunscreen you use should be oil-free and non-comedogenic. The moisturizer keeps your skin hydrated and prevents dryness and frequent sun exposure can make your skin dry, which can lead to the production of excess oil. So, it is important to apply sunscreen and moisturizer.
12. Limit makeup
Try to avoid makeup whenever you can and when you apply use makeup that is non-comedogenic, non-greasy and oil-free.
13. Take care of your hair
Often oily scalp leads to acne. so, washing your hair frequently and keeping it away from face helps to prevent pimples. Moreover, use non-greasy and non- comedogenic shampoos and hair styling products.
14. Change pillowcases regularly
Our pillowcases contain dirt and bacteria and when you sleep, they come in contact with your face. Therefore, change your pillowcases at least two times a week.
15. Clean your phone daily
Scientists at the University of Arizona found that the phones carry 10 times more bacteria than toilet seats. So, it is extremely important to clean your cell phones every day and prevent those bacteria from entering into your pores.
Conclusion
Keeping your face clean, eating healthy food, exercising, drinking lots of water and following these simple tips every day will help to prevent those unpleasant pimples and you can have a clear glowing skin every day.
Thank You For Reading.
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