Don't Cover Up Your Acne - Learn How to Prevent it in the First Place!

When it comes to acne, prevention is always better then searching for a cure. No matter how many creams, herbs, or other products hit the market, nothing will make your skin look better then never having acne to begin with.

Though it's certainly a challenge - and some will have clearer skin then others, despite doing all of these things, a much clearer complexion is certainly possible if you can maintain control over all of the following items.

1. Keep your skin clean

It seems oh so simple, yet many people (especially teens) have a lot of trouble with this one. Dirt works its way into your pores and will often resurface as a skin eruption, and putting acne cream on a dirty face won't help, because it (literally) isn't getting to the root of the problem. Make sure you keep your skin (especially your face) clean and healthy. Use a good facial soap if possible, and avoid using any lotions or creams except those design to help fight acne.

2. Wearing too much makeup

This of course, ties in to number one above, but most teenage girls and women are not willing to go without any makeup at all. If you must wear makeup, keep it as light as possible. Layers of makeup prevent your skin cells from getting the oxygen they need, leading to dry, flaky skin, and giving acne a good place to take hold. So remember, none is best, but if you must, wear as little as possible.

3. Eat a proper diet

Again, this is a fairly well known way to prevent acne breakouts, but it is often ignored or forgotten about. Sweets, sugary foods, and anything with chocolate seems to intensify acne breakouts. Simply paying attention to what goes into your mouth each day, and sticking to a well balanced diets, with a healthy amount of fruits and vegetables, is another way to minimize acne, or even eliminate it altogether.

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