Tips for Staying Acne-Free the Whole Year Long

The new year brings with it the promise of a new beginning. That is why the start of the year is a great time to begin a brand-new skin care regimen to keep you acne-free. Here are five great tips for clear, radiant skin throughout the year:

Tip #1: Wash Your Face Before Hitting the Sack

All too often the urge to just curl up in bed may hit you hard. Now this is bad news for your skin, since the accumulated dirt, oil and bacteria on your pores can give you a brand-new pimple. Before you doze off, make it a point to wash your face. Use a cleaner that matches your skin type, and exfoliate with a good scrub once a week to get rid of deep-seated dirt and dead skin cells. This simple addition to your nighttime routine can spell the difference in keeping your skin acne-free.

Tip #2: Watch What You Eat

This may sound more like diet advice, but keeping tabs on what you eat can actually benefit your skin. And just as a dietician may recommend, fruits and vegetables are in while high-carb and fatty foods are out. Fruits and vegetables are rich in vitamins and antioxidants that protect, repair and rejuvenate the skin. Sugary, fatty foods and simple carbohydrates, on the other hand, have been proven to worsen acne breakouts. Don't forget to hydrate, too - water keeps skin supple and helps remove blemish-causing toxins from the skin.

Tip #3: Chill Out and Relax

Stress and acne may seem like odd bedfellows, but studies have shown that stress can lead to acne breakouts. It turns out that elevated stress hormones in the blood cause a chain reaction that makes your skin produce more oil, which in turn leads to acne. Sleep deprivation causes major stress, too. That is why late-night study sessions or prolific after-hours partying makes you break out. Make sure your body gets enough rest and relaxation. During particularly tense periods try calming exercises like yoga and tai chi. A nice warm soak or a good massage with relaxing oils like chamomile and lavender will also help you relax. Hugging sessions with a pet or a loved one can also help keep stress levels down - and make your relationships stronger too.

Tip #4: Check Your Cosmetics

Certain types of cosmetics can make you break out. Before putting on a beauty product, check its label to see if it is non-comedogenic. This means that it does not contain ingredients that irritate the pores and cause acne. Products that can trigger breakouts are not only limited to makeup. They include moisturizers, face and eye creams, gels, hair oils, and pomades.

Tip #5: Find an Acne Treatment that Fits You

Sometimes finding an effective acne treatment can be very frustrating. The good news is that there are so many acne treatments and products out there that you're bound to find one that works for you. Do not be afraid to try out natural acne treatments, over-the-counter creams, acne vitamins and supplements, and even dermatologist-prescribed medicine until you find one that works for you. Getting tips, acne treatment reviews, and user advice through the internet can also help you find the right acne treatment.

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Karina Miranda

Karina Miranda is a writer for AcneTreatmemtReviews.com, which features acne treatment reviews of different acne products and a free guide...