| Reports show that over 90 percent of all adolescents | | | | body is best for your skin. So make sure you get |
| and almost 25 percent of all adults suffer from acne | | | | enough vitamins, minerals and supplements that have |
| at some time. Acne affects males and females | | | | been known and recommended to prevent and help |
| worldwide, regardless of nationality. The most | | | | conquer acne breakouts. These include Vitamin A or |
| effective methods to combat acne include a | | | | Retinol (High doses are toxic) Vitamin B Complex |
| combination of prevention and better skincare. Here | | | | Vitamin C Vitamin E L-Carnitine Zinc A good quality |
| are some of the ways you can use to prevent and | | | | brand name multivitamin will probably have the |
| treat acne: 1. Exercise Regular exercise can help fight | | | | recommended vitamins and minerals that you need to |
| acne by fighting off negative stress levels that can | | | | help with acne prevention. Drinking plenty of fluids |
| come from negative self-esteem and depression. But | | | | throughout the day and making good, healthy dietary |
| avoid wearing tight lycra and nylon exercise outfits. | | | | food choices. 3. Hormonal Treatment Hormones (or a |
| These synthetic fabrics that tend to trap body | | | | lack of them) during later years - especially for women |
| moisture and heat, creating an ideal environment for | | | | - can play a role in acne flare-ups and prevention. One |
| bacteria to grow. Stick to loose clothing made of | | | | recent study showed that about 50 percent of |
| cotton or natural blends, and keep your sports gear | | | | women have acne, referred to as hormonal acne, |
| and equipment clean. 2. Safe Cosmetics To avoid | | | | problems during the week before their menstruation. |
| pore-clogging and skin irritations that can contribute to | | | | Treatment options include topical retinoids, oral |
| acne, use products labeled "noncomedogenic" or | | | | antibiotics and Benzoyl Peroxide for teen years. For |
| "oil-free." Opt for "hypo-allergenic" perfumes and | | | | adults oral contraceptives or hormonal birth control pills |
| cosmetics to avoid allergic reactions and skin irritation. | | | | and hormonal replacement therapy (HRT) may be |
| Coal tar derivatives, carmine and heavy cream in | | | | helpful for women, combined with systemic or topical |
| blushes can cause reactions. Shimmering facial colors | | | | treatments, prescription or over-the-counter products |
| can contain a flaky mineral called mica that can cause | | | | and medications. 4. Healthy Skin Regimen Avoid harsh |
| skin irritations and clog pores. Use a lip gloss with a | | | | scrubbing or over-washing, because this can cause |
| matte finish for less pore-clogging. The more the shine, | | | | possible skin irritation or possible over production of oil |
| the more then comedogenic content and the more | | | | to replace what's washed off, clogging pores in the |
| your pores can clog. 3. Healthy Diet Studies show that | | | | process. Use products with gentle exfoliation |
| diet does not play a role in either the cause or the | | | | ingredients and skip products that contain alcohol. 5. |
| treatment of acne. However, what is best for your | | | | |