Chapter 11: Acne Prevention
Here is a final checklist of valuable acne prevention methods:
- Find a regimen and stick with it - Pick your medication and treatment method and do not deviate from it unless you achieve measurable results or find that the condition is worsening.
- Don’t use alcohol - Do not use products, like toners, if they contain heavy concentrations of isopropyl alcohol. This can do more damage than good.
- Don’t over-wash - With the myth of dirt being a cause of blemishes or acne, cut down the times you wash. Two should be the limit each day. Anymore, and you risk increasing the breakouts you have.
- Choose skin products carefully - Don’t get harsh or abrasive scrubs that can tear the skin and further aggravate the acne.
- Wash after exercising - Don’t forget to hit shower after you’ve had a workout. The friction and moisture caused by clothing rubbing against the skin can create the perfect conditions for acne production.
- Avoid constant touching or picking at your face - This is pretty self-explanatory. These activities can cause bacteria to get into pores and create acne.