Over the years, after compiling many brochures, tip books and stuff, I've came up with the summary of the best (I think) and most comprehensive treatment and prevention for zIts!
This was written for my fren last year... so I'll post it on my blog again.. lolz
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Pimples, blemishes and acne are the most universal skin care complaints and can be a huge source of embarrassment.
Treatment of pimples is somewhat tricky. While there's no quick cure for those unsightly blemishes, putting a stop to major breakouts will greatly reduce your discomfort and chance of scarring. However, if you have any other suggestions, do feel free to drop me an email!
Pimple Preventive Sutra
Rule 1:
Keep your face clean and don't overscrub it.
Why? This will only irritate your skin and make you more prone to breakouts.
How? Wash your face twice a day with antibacterial soap, three times a day for acne prone skin. No more, no less.
Rule 2:
Keep the stuff you keep in contact with your face (eg. , washcloths, towels, make-up brushes, HANDS.) minimized and clean frequently.
Why? Bacteria on these stuff frequently irritate your skin, and irritation causes breakouts and encourages pimples.
How? Wash your pillowcases (etc.) and clean your brushes and applicators with mild antibacterial often. Trim hair or pin up hair that usually cover and irritate your face.
Rule 3:
Avoid heavy makeup as much as possible and wash all traces of makeup before going to bed.
Why? Some make up dry up your skin and clog your pores, in addition, make up plays their part in irritating the skin as well.
How? Use cold cream, makeup removing oil and then wash your face with a mild facial soap. Apply a light moisturiser after this.
Rule 4:
Most correlation of diet to blemishes is a myth. There is absolutely no prrof that greasy food, sugary food or colored food will contribute to your blemishes or pimples. However, if your health deteriorates due to the food you consume, you skin will have a reduced ability to regenerate. Spicy food, on the other hand, contributes greatly to metabolism, and can cause the body to produce more sweat and oil, thus, it can be said to be a factor.
Why? (look up)
How? Try and eat less spicy food, and keep a healthy and balanced diet
Rule 5:
Keep your anxiety and stress down!
Why? Stress and anxiety has been scientifically proven to cause breakouts and pimples. Most outbreaks amongst teens has been attributed to stress level.
How? Take some time out of your study and look out of the window and feel the breeze. Wash your face with warm water and put on a relaxing mask for half an hour or so.
Rule 6:
Get your beauty rest!
Why? Your skin regenerates the fastest when you're sleeping. The body also uses sleep as a time to purge poison from the body and cleanse the physical body as a whole.
How? Sleep lah! duh...
STOP THOSE ZITS! if not.. Juz Kill It...
Acne prone people are still going to experience pimples and blemishes, even after the best skin care routine. After they appear, knowing how to get rid of them quickly and sensibly reduces your chance of scarring.
Use the preventive maintenance above, along with some pimple drying techniques to shorten the life of your blemishes and breakouts.
If your skin is oily, use an over the counter cleanser that contains salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide to start the drying process. If you're experiencing one of those painful "under the skin, cystic" pimples, put a warm compress on it to drain it first, then dry it up with benzoyl peroxide. Sometimes putting a small piece of tape on your blemish overnight will help draw out the fluid and infection.
Another overnight home remedy for zapping a zit is to put a dab of toothpaste on it to help dry it out. You may need to test this on a short-term basis to make sure it doesn't irritate your pimple. Calamine lotion will have the same drying effect.
It's not recommended to squeeze a pimple, but the jury is still out. While doing this makes you more prone to scarring and skin discolorations, sometimes it's the only way to drain it. If you're at the point where you feel the need to squeeze, consult your dermatologist for treatment.
If blemishes persist, scarring needs to be prevented and there are many useful products to put a stop to recurring acne and pimples. If your blemish is gone and you have some discoloration but no scar, don't fret. Chances are, it will fade with time.
Reduce those SpoTs and BleMishEs!
Quick-fixes to reduce the appearance and redness of your pimples can get you through the day. To lessen the swelling, some people swear that hemorrhoid (I think this is the spelling) cream will do the trick overnight. Or, try putting an ice cube on the spot for a couple of minutes before applying your make-up in the morning.
To get rid of the redness, use eye drops specifically made to reduce the redness in your eyes, (like Visene.) Give it some time so work and cover your blemish with a concealer stick and a dab of pressed powder.
If your attending an important event such as a prom night, your dermatologist can give you a cortisone injection 24 hours before the event to quick-start the healing process.
What aBouT thOse ZiTs oN dA bAck?
While all of the above home remedies are affective for pimples, there's no doubt, the back is difficult to treat without some help. Invest in a good back-scrubber to get to the areas you can't reach in the shower and always use clean towels.
Ask for some help to apply some astringent (careful though, if you have a wound, its bound to hurt) to your back with cotton balls after every bath and shower. Keep your bed sheets and mattress pad clean. If you have discoloration but no scars, these will probably fade as time passes.
Lolz.. This entry is one of the longest I've ever written.... Hope ya all will enjoy it... This is my entry for today! lolz.... TAke ya time to read it... I can guarentee comprehensiveness... and I'll try to answer all ya questions if you ask! =)
Today's Funny Fact: A Duck's quack doesnt echo... No one on earth knows why. Even scientists! (haha... quack quack.. quack quack.. )
You asked me if I liked you, I said no.
You asked me if you were pretty, I said no.
You asked me if you were in my heart, I said no
You asked me if I would u cry if you walked away, I said no.
So you walked away.. I grabbed your arm and said...
I dont like u, I love u...
You are not pretty, you are beautiful...
You are not in my heart, you are my heart...
And i wouldn't cry if u walked away, i would die...
Love you love you love you LOVE YOU =P
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