Get Into A Facial Care Regimen: Taking Care Of
Your Face
Author: Charlene J. Nuble

There is no quick-fix solution to acne. Getting rid of acne
involves a lifestyle change – which means that treating acne is
a long-term commitment. While there are medications to battle
acne, if you do not abet it with the proper facial care
regimen, then your acne will either have free reign over your
face, or it will take longer to clear up.

How it Works
Acne is caused by bacteria that get stuck in your skin. Your
sebaceous glands – the oil secreting parts of your skin –
sometimes become over productive, especially during puberty
when there is a lot of hormone production going on. This could
cause the oil glands to plug up and turn into mini cesspools
for bacteria to grow.

When the bacteria in these plugs cause inflammation, it causes
pimples and facial cysts. If they don't get infected, they
still form blackheads and whiteheads. Thankfully, you can help
your skin battle pimples by following a simple facial care
regimen.

1. Wash Up. Cleaning your face regularly is an essential part
of treating your acne. Washing gets rid of the excess oil, and
reduces the bacterial growth on your skin. Most acne facial
cleansers are medicated to help kill bacteria, and reduce the
oil production of your skin.

Some other essential elements facial cleansers and toners
contain are Salicylic acid, astringents, and antibacterial
ingredients such as Triclosan. Salicylic acid dries pimples so
that they heal faster. They also help slough off dead skin
cells so that fresher, healthier skin is revealed from beneath.


Astringents help tone skin and close pores so that they are not
as prone to bacterial growth. It also helps reduce oil
production. Triclosan can kill bacteria, but in dosages found
in cleansers, they could even promote the increase of resistant
bacteria. You have to be wary of this.

2. Diet. A diet rich in vitamins and minerals can help reduce
acne. Fruits are a great source of anti-oxidants that can help
reveal a fresh, cleaner face. Vitamin C is essential to
fighting off infections and inflammation. It also helps acne
heal faster.

Vitamin B5 has been proven to help acne heal faster. However,
it has to be taken in large doses and monitored by a
dermatologist. Try avoiding too much sweets and oily foods as
they could promote the production of oil and could keep pimples
from healing quickly.

3. Hygiene. Make sure that everything that comes in contact
with your face is clean. Have your pillow cases and bed sheets
replaced every so often so that they do not carry bacterial
that could cause acne. Refrain from touching your face too.

Wash your hands often. This is a great way to prevent both acne
break outs and a host of other bacteria-caused illnesses.

4. Sleep. You should get your required 8 hours of sleep per
day. This helps your body recuperate from the stresses of the
day. Stress can cause pimples (via the oil production glands).
Also, pulling all-nighters can also cause your oil glands to go
into overdrive.

5. Water. Drink a lot of water. Water helps flush toxins from
the body. It will also visibly reduce the oiliness in one's
skin. This will result in healthier, clearer skin. Couple this
with exercise and you will have a body with a lesser chances
for acne.

Conclusion
It really doesn't seem too much doesn't it? Actually, an
anti-acne lifestyle is pretty simple to commit too. But its
effect on your facial health – and even your overall health –
is startling!


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