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Tips for taking care of your skin

Sometimes it may seem like your skin is impossible to manage, especially when you wake up and find a huge zit on your nose or a cold sore at the corner of your mouth. The good news is that there are ways to prevent and treat common skin problems - read on for lots of useful tips.

Acne

A pimple starts when the pores in your skin become clogged with a type of oil called sebum , which lubricates the skin and hair. This is common during puberty when hormones go into overdrive, causing the skin to overproduce sebum. Because many oil-producing glands are on the forehead, nose, and chin, this area - the T-zone - is where you're most prone to pimples.

Here are some tips to help prevent breakouts:

  • Wash your face at least twice a day with warm water and a mild soap made for people with acne. Gently massage your face with circular motions - don't scrub, which can cause skin to become irritated. After cleansing, the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) recommends applying an over-the-counter (no prescription needed) lotion containing benzoyl peroxide.
  • Don't pop pimples! Popping can cause your skin to become red, inflamed, infected, or scarred. Also, popping pimples can push infected material further into the skin, leading to more swelling and redness.
  • To keep bacteria at bay, don't touch your face with your fingers or lean your face on objects that collect sebum and skin residue like the telephone receiver. Also, remember to wash your hands after eating and before applying anything to the face, such as makeup.
  • If you wear glasses or sunglasses, make sure you clean them frequently to keep oil from clogging the pores around your eyes and nose.
  • Keep pillowcases, sheets, and blankets clean by washing them often. This gets rid of the dirt, dead skin, and oil that build up on them at night.
  • If you get acne on your body, try not to wear tight clothes, which don't allow skin to breathe and may cause irritation. You also might want to stay away from scarves, headbands, and caps, which can collect dirt and oil, too.
  • Remove your makeup before you go to sleep. When buying makeup, make sure you choose brands that say "noncomedogenic" or "nonacnegenic" on the label. Throw away any old makeup (especially mascara) that smells or looks different from when you first bought it.
  • Drink plenty of water. Water helps flush out impurities and keeps your skin healthy.
  • Keep hair clean and out of your face to prevent additional dirt and oil from clogging your pores.

Depending on your skin type (oily, dry, or a combination of both), you can choose different soaps and moisturizers to fit your needs. If your skin is generally oily, try using oil-absorbing astringents or other skin care products with benzoyl peroxide that help to kill bacteria and dry up pimples. You can also freshen up between classes with oil-absorbing sheets, which wipe away shine. If your skin is on the dry side, invest in an oil-free moisturizer that's been formulated for dry skin. Combination skin is a little trickier, so look for products formulated for this skin type.

If you're concerned about acne, talk to a dermatologist. Dermatologists offer a range of treatments that help to prevent and clear up acne and acne scars. A dermatologist can help you find the treatment method that's best for you and can also give you lots of useful tips for dealing with acne.

 
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