Hi,
I would assume that you are in your adolescence period. First of
all, you need to know that acne or pimples are NOT caused by fried
food or chocolates as we commonly believe. However, there are
skeptical reports that certain food still are the culprits behind
acne. If you choose to believe this, watch your diet then. Afterall
you are what you eat.
Acne is caused by your your hormonal changes happening inside your
body, and is very common during puberty period. Most likely you
have an oily complexion. Sebum is an thin layer of oily substance
naturally produced by our face for protection against dirt and
other stuffs. However, during puberty, most pple can over secrete
sebum which in turn traps dirts, though NOT directly related to
acne, but an inhibiting factor for acnes to surface.
Here a few pointers:
1) Wash your face at least once a day, but never overwash your
face. (Remember the sebum?)
2) Never over-scrub too. It actually do more harm to your skin than
you think.
3) Drink more water. Don't underestimate the healing power of
water. Afterall 70% of our body is made up of water.
4) If you are a lady, wash your makeup thoroughly before going to
bed.
5) Use "oil-free" cleansing products, say Clearisl or
Neutrogena.
6) Ask a pharmacist about your skin condition, remember not ALL
products are good for your skin. If your skin is sensitive, harsh
cleansing products can actually make your acne even worse!
7) Avoid direct sunlight.
Have enough rest = beauty sleep. Skin is a living
material, they need rest too.
9) If you have long hair that touches your forehead, wash it
everyday.
10) Prevention is better than cure. If you don't take care, in
serious cases, acne will leave scar marks on your face. Not a very
good sight.
11) If you apply hairspray or gel, cover your face while doing it.
Those products can irritate your skin.
Lastly, if you really need help, go th National Skin Centre. They
can help you, but the treatment can be expensive, depending on your
situation.
