3 Effective Acne Prevention Tips

No doubt about it-acne is a hassle, to say the very least. Treating breakouts is often time-consuming and expensive, and the blemishes are not only embarrassing, they can also leave behind permanent scars. The market is flooded with regimens and cosmetic cover-ups for dealing with acne-but wouldn't it be much better to prevent breakouts before they start? It is true that there are many causes of acne and that a few zits in life are probably inevitable. But there are preventative measures you can take to derail a serious onslaught of acne.

Wash Your Face

That last bit of advice may sound condescendingly obvious-of course everyone washes their face, right? But the truth is, many people aren't sure about the best products or methods for washing acne-prone skin. And we're all guilty of sometimes going to bed after a long, tiring day without giving a second thought to washing our face. Washing your face twice a day every day is one of the simplest and most effective steps you can take to stop breakouts in their tracks. Don't make the mistake of using bar soap on your face-it's too harsh for the sensitive facial skin and can leave breakout-triggering residue behind. Instead, try a gentle facial cleanser designed specifically for oilier skin. After cleansing, use an oil-free lotion to replenish moisture. Once or twice a week, depending on how sensitive your skin tends to be, use a mild exfoliating scrub to breakdown lurking blemishes before they get a chance to reach the skin's surface.

Don't Let Your Fingers Walk All Over Your Face

When you touch your face, the dirt, bacteria, and oil on your fingertips end up in your pores. There they conspire together to clog your skin and emerge in the form of a breakout. If you have a habit of resting your face in your hands, try to remember stay hands-off during the day. You'll have a much easier time keeping your complexion clear.

Feed Your Skin Right

No, chocolate and greasy foods do not actually cause acne, but a healthy diet can work wonders for your skin. Too much sugar and caffeine can have a negative impact on the quality of your skin. On the other hand, the antioxidants in fruits and vegetables and the omega-3s in fish and nuts cool inflammation-which is what a big red zit essentially is-and flush out toxins that can cause breakouts. Just one more reason to eat a healthy, balanced diet.

By: Brent Crouch

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Brent Crouch is the owner of BrentCrouch.com an internet marketing blog, and AcnePreventionEtc.com. He has dedicated this site to researching the most effective acne treatments available on the market today.