This Is Why You Are Breaking Out!

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Hello makeup lovers,

Today, we are looking at causes of break outs.
Acne

Pimples and blackheads suck! No one wants to have them. They are irritable, annoying and embarrassing. Also, they can make you have a low self esteem. But not to worry, all hope is not lost
Take heed to these pointers, to have a blemish free glowing skin.

Pimples grow when hair follicles get get blocked and oils build up under the skin. This plug gets infected with bacteria (P.acnes) and swelling results. A pimple starts to develop when the plug begins to break down.

» Heavy moisturizing products like mineral oil, is a heavy moisturizing agent found in some lotions. It can clog your pores and break you out.

» Using products like benzoyl peroxide excessively can dry out your skin. When this happens, more oil is produced thereby causing more blemishes.

» Your periods and birth control pills can affect hormone level, thereby causing an increase in sebum production.

» Your pillow cases need to be changed regularly as dirt, grease and bacteria rub off on them when sleeping. These bacterias get back on your face when you sleep on a dirty pillow case, causing break outs.

» If you don't remove your makeup before going to bed and before your exercise routine, it can cause heavy break outs. When you go to bed with your makeup on, your pores will clog due to oils in the makeup. Wipe your face, neck and back before going to bed to allow your skin breathe.

» When you apply makeup with dirty makeup brushes, skin blemishes will be the reward. Your brushes need to be cleaned regularly as dirt, grease and bacteria settle on them.

» When we don't get enough sleep and undergo too much stress, the result is break out. Sleep at least 8hrs a day.

» picking at your pimples causes more damage than good. When you pick your pimples by popping them, you push the bacteria deep down into the pore and around the skin; thereby multiplying the pimples.

» When you smoke, you decrease the amount of oxygen that goes to your face. The carcinogens in the smoke irritates and dries out your skin causing it to produce more oil which causes more break outs.

» Don't Scrub your face too hard. Use a gentle cleaner, toner and moisturizer that contain pore-clearing ingredients like alpha hydroxyl acids and moisturizers that contain aloe Vera or witch hazel.

» Consumption of spicy foods can throw up the skin's PH level of certain people, thereby triggering break outs.

       Prevention And Management Tips:

» Avoid popping pimples and touching your face
» wash hands before applying creams, lotions and       makeup
» Avoid oil based products
» Remove makeup before sleeping
» Avoid greasy hair products
» Avoid excessive sun exposure. This can cause the skin to produce more sebum
» Use skin care products that are labelled noncomedogenic, so they don't clog your pores.
» Use fragrance free detergents to wash your pillow cases and clothes. Use silk pillow cases since germs don't grow on them.

Note: See a skin specialist or dermatologist for a severe case of acne.


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