Always wash your face straight after exercise, this takes away any bacteria and sweat from the skin
Avoid chemical based makeup, use makeup which are free from chemicals and bulking agents. this can cause more spots
Wash makeup brushes or sponges regularly to ensure there is no bacteria growing on the tools.
Avoid touching the face as this can spread bacteria
Use SPF from a young age, it does not need to be anymore then factor 15, this helps to prevent future ageing
Reducing sugar and diary can help to reduce flare ups of acne.
Using chemical based wipes and cleansers can cause flare up of acne, redness to the skin and dry the skin out further.
Avoid all wipes at all times on the skin, it may take an extra 2 minutes a night but cleansing the face correctly makes the world of difference!
Drinking water helps to flush out toxins from the body and hydrate the skin
For many people, their cellphone is something that stays by their side each and every day, accompanying them everywhere they go.
This means that your cellphone is also exposed to all of the germs and bacteria, everywhere you go, as well as on every surface that you place it on. Each time you hold your cellphone up to your face, this bacteria ends up getting transferred onto your skin, leading to breakouts and blemishes. Simply clean your cellphone with some antibacterial wipes a couple of times a day!
Washing your face is so important, but doing this more than twice a day will only end up stripping your skin of its natural oils.
Even if you have oily skin, you do not want to clear all of these natural oils away, as this will only send your oil glands into overdrive, resulting in even more oil being produced.
Apply a layer of moisturiser onto your face after washing it, while your skin is still damp. This ensures that the moisturiser will trap in the extra water on your skin, meaning that the only place that it can go is into your skin, hydrating it even further.
Stress can be responsible for a number of skin problems, especially if you experience chronic stress.
Here are just a few of the ways in which stress impacts your skin:
Causes under-eye bags, as a lack of quality sleep leads to fluid building up underneath the eyesThe cortisol hormone that is released into the body when stress is experienced can lead to acne on the face and bodyStress can cause rashes and hivesStress can cause you to make repeated facial expressions, such as a frown, resulting in fine lines and wrinklesStress exacerbates existing skin conditions, such as eczema, rosacea and psoriasis
The best way is to tackle the root of the problem, try some stress relievers…
Exercise has been proven to lower stress levels
Spending time doing something that you love can help to relax you
Find a hobby
Keep a journal to track your stressors, so that you can then work on eradicating them from your life
Give yoga or meditation a try, even if this is just a few simple breathing exercises
