Acne is primary concern of many clients specially brides to be. Acne can deeply affect a person's self esteem.
There are numerous causes of Acne.
Genetics
Clogged pores
Bacteria
Triggers such as hormones, stress, makeup products, skin care products and food.
Talk to your doctor, dermatologist and/or naturopath and seek professional help.
Top 10 healthy habits for Acneic skin
1. Water Intake
Drinking water is primarily thought to prevent acne by promoting skin hydration. Acne primarily exists in people with oily skin, result from inadequate hydration.
Buy a nice water bottle and fill it up with water and add fruits, lime or cucumber to it.
2. Diet
Limit your intake of refined sugar, white bread, pastas and fried food, as they will mess with your body and can cause acne.
Ask a friend or your parter to join you with a healthy diet habits, together make healthy meals.
3. Avoid products that irritates the skin
Get to know the products you are using. Use products that are free of oil, petroleum and lanolin (sheep sebum).
4. Clean your brushes/sponges regularly
Your makeup tools are filled with bacteria and dead skin cells. Remember to only use a makeup sponge once and clean your brushes once a week with a brush cleanser or shampoo to keep them germ free.
5. Reduce Stress
This is an important step in preventing or minimizing acne. The amount of oil in your skin is influenced by stress. The more stressed you are, the higher the cortisol levels in your body and the more active sebaceous glands in the skin.
Try yoga, meditation or jogs/walk help to get you out of the stressful state of mind.
6. Face Wash
Don't be lazy to wash your face at the end of the day. Be sure to use proper cleanser, hydrating toner, a light moisturizer and a salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide.
Hope this help and encourage you to take good care of your skin before your wedding day and you have beautiful skin for makeup application.
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