Healthy Skin Tips: How To Deal With Acne

Acne is one of the most embarrassing problems teenagers have to face. Unfortunately the claims of some acne products are wrong: there is not really one way to combat the condition. There are however some healthy skin tips to help reduce spots and even in some cases solve the problem.

In the teenage years of course the body is growing and developing and acne is a by-product of this stage. The problem is made worse in girls when they start to experiment with cosmetics. Understandably they usually begin with cheap makeup, which tends not to be sympathetic to the skin. Frequently these cosmetics will cover the surface of the skin and block the pores. This creates a build-up of oils and it is this that promotes the growth of more spots.

It is one of the most important healthy skin tips for teenagers therefore that they should be encouraged to use all natural makeup. Such cosmetics are created from natural minerals and these will compliment the skin and will provide much-needed nutrients.

Of course many women discover all natural makeup when they are older and have more experience of skin care and cosmetics but adopting the more healthy products earlier on will be most effective and indeed lay the foundations for healthier skin later in life.

Adolescents of course tend to have busy lives and so girls tend to wear their makeup for much longer; they may even sleep in it. This highlights another benefit of all natural makeup as it allows the skin to breathe and so can be safely worn for much longer.

The area of specialized acne treatment products is a minefield. Some can be acidic and this may harm the skin. If you are to use anything then again natural ingredients are best but usually no treatment is needed at all.

In health and beauty circles the adage 'you are what you eat' is frequently over used but in this case it is quite relevant. Diet and nutrition are very influential on the way teenagers look and feel. A good healthy diet will prevent many skin conditions including acne. Fatty foods will create a greasy skin and promote acne.

No matter what your age, the way you live and what you eat affects the health of your skin. Put simply, your food is the source of all the vitamins and minerals a healthy body, especially the skin, needs to function properly. Another of the healthy skin tips frequently lost on adolescents is the need to drink lots of water and get lots of sleep. This helps the teenage body function effectively as all the physical changes take place. Inevitably the teenage years also involve rebellion so such common sense is often ignored!

Sufferers of acne would be wise to take more care over hygiene. Washing the face regularly with moderately hot water is advisable, particularly as cold water simply moves the infection to other areas. Too hot water will damage the skin in any case. Another tip would be to resist the temptation to touch the affected areas and, if you do come in to contact with them, wash your hands immediately.

Skin conditions such as acne can be very embarrassing to young adults at an age when looks can be very important but following a few simply healthy skin tips can improve things considerably.