Acne Prevention
Tips To Prevent Acne

Acne Prevention Tips 

Here are some acne prevention tips to help you prevent  acne pimple outbreaks as well as lessen their severity  and duration:

• Acne Prevention Tip #1 - Washing the face twice a day can help in acne prevention. Washing your face  more than that can strip the natural oils from your skin which would,  in turn, cause the sebaceous glands to produce more oil. This   cycle could result in the over-production of oil leading to more acne eruption problems. Wash gently with a soft wash cloth and mild soap using circular motions. Do not scrub. Scrubbing is irritating to the acne prone skin. There are special cleansers made to fight acne outbreaks. 
• Acne Prevention Tip #2 - Take a shower immediately after working out since sweat mixed with oils from your skin can trap dirt and bacteria in your pores which can cause acne.
• Acne Prevention Tip #3 - Never go to bed with a dirty face or with make-up on.
• Acne Prevention Tip #4 - Keep your hair clean, and adopt styles that keep your hair out of your face.
• Acne Prevention Tip #5 - Your hands always have bacteria on them, so try to keep them away from your face. Before you touch your face for any purpose, always wash your hands. In fact, make sure that anything that touches your face is clean, things such as frames on your eye glasses or cell phones. This can help prevent acne.
• Acne Prevention Tip #6 - Don't squeeze acne pimples. This would spread the bacteria in the acne pimple, worsening the condition. Squeezing acne pimples can lead to permanent scarring. 
• Acne Prevention Tip #7 - Keep your pillow cases squeaky clean - even if that means changing them every day. Also, make sure the wash clothes and towels you use are clean.
• Acne Prevention Tip #8 - Use an over-the-counter acne medication containing benzoyl peroide after your acne skin care cleansing routine.

• Acne Prevention Tip #9 - Diet and nutrition -  eat a healthy diet including plenty of fresh vegetables.
•  Acne Prevention Tip #10 - Drink 6 to 8 glasses of water a day. Water helps to  flush toxins out of your system which is important for a   clear, healthy complexion.
• Acne Prevention Tip #11 - If you must use cosmetics, use those labeled non-comedogenic. At all costs, avoid cosmetics that are oil based.
• Acne Prevention Tip #12 - Avoid environmental dirt and dust. But if you are exposed to these elements, gently wash your skin as soon as possible.
• Acne Prevention Tip #13 - Wear sunscreen with a sun protection factor of at least 15, even when it's cloudy. Be sure to re-apply when necessary. Having acne prone skin makes it very important to avoid sunburn.
• Acne Prevention Tip #14 - Wear loose fitting clothes if body acne is an issue. In this way, you avoid creating friction which might cause trauma to the skin's hair follicles and opening the path to acne.
• Acne Prevention Tip #15 - Get plenty of fresh air, and follow generally accepted practices of adequate sleep, liquids and diet to maintain a healthy body.

Following these 15 acne prevention tips will help to prevent or lessen any acne outbreaks.

For more information about acne prevention and acne care, see:

Acne Skin Care - Daily Care and Tips
What is Acne
Acne Prevention Tips - Stopping Acne Primples
Clearlight Acne Treatment
Acne Home Treatment - Using Basics and Herbs
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