Myra Shares Her Tips To Prevent Adult Acne

Many of us think we leave the worries of acne in our teen years. However, 70% of adults between the ages of 20-50 experience outbreaks of adult onset acne. Nurse Practitioner Myra Golmayo gives tips to prevent acne in your adult years:

• Keep your face and other affected areas clean | Wash your face at least twice a day with a mild, alcohol-free cleanser.
• Avoid oil-based makeup remover and facial cleansers | Experts say oil facilitates acne growth and can lead to increased inflammation and irritation.
• Never sleep with makeup on | Most commercially prepared beauty enhancement products contain chemicals that may be harmful to your face, attract dirt, clog pores and contribute to acne formation.
• Change your pillowcase at least once weekly | Dirt accumulates in areas with repeated exposure. Pillows are very intimate to your face and therefore, need to be clean at all times.
• Over-the-counter benzoil peroxide may be helpful | It has been used for many decades with promising results. Pick the one that has an easily absorbed base, that’s more ideal for you. After all, each individual is unique.
• Keep your skin moisturized | A non oil-based moisturizer is best.
• Watch what you put on your hair | Pomades, fragrances and oils may easily come in contact with your face and cause acne occurrence.

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