Preventive tips for Acne

 We all know that pimples are tiny inflammations on the skin.  The pimples often develop after black heads become clogged and infected.   Pimples often appear as deeper lumps on the face, neck, chest, back and also on shoulders.

Preventing Acne is really a difficult thing to do.  There is no cure for Acne but you can minimize it and control the condition.  Effective acne prevention requires using the correct acne treatments and hygiene habits.  Please look at the following tips to get rid of acne and pimples.

• Don't pick pimples : It is really a very bad habit to pick the pimples on your face or body.  This can permanently scar your skin.  This will cause more infection.  If you must pick, immediately apply a topical antibiotic to help yourself.
• Wash your skin gently:   It is very important when you wash your face, you should be very careful about how hard you press or rub your face.  It will irritate your skin if you press hard while washing your face.  This can break open the pimples on your face.  So you should be careful to see that you wash your face lightly.  
• Avoid Stress:  Try to avoid stress.  Make sure you get enough sleep, eat healthy and spend some time to have fun. Stress will definitely trigger acne.  So try to avoid stress.  Exercise regularly so that this will reduce stress and increase the blood circulation which will definitely help in preventing acne.
• Drink at least 2 to 3 liters of water every day.
• Try to avoid hot and humid environments like poorly ventilated kitchens, gyms and stay away from cooking grease or machine oil that can contribute to black heads.
• Always wear loose clothing :  Where ever possible try to wear loose clothing and avoid friction against the skin caused by helmets, straps, and hand bags etc.
• Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables.

Follow the above tips to prevent acne.