What makes acne worse?

  Tip: Acne is 62% more
                prevalent in active
                smokers than in
                non-smokers.

To keep acne under control avoid:

Squeezing or popping the pimples:
This breaks down the follicle walls and forces the dead cells and the bacteria deeper leading to inflammation and scarring.

Hard scrubbing the skin:
This action may actually make it worse by irritating the skin and pores.

Make up or sunscreens:
 If you are using these cosmetics make sure it’s labeled “oil free”, “non comedogenic” or “non acnegenic”.

Hair sprays or gels: If you use this stuff try to keep them away from your skin. If you have long hair that touches your face try to wash your face frequently to keep away the oil.

Sun exposure:
Although many people believe the sun makes their acne better, the reality is ultraviolet rays - that penetrate the skin’s surface- can damage the follicles, closing them and
triggering acne 2 to 4 weeks later.

Washing away the oil:
While it is appropriate to wash your skin or face if your job puts you in contact with oil like a (fast-food restaurant or gas-station , for example) washing your skin too much actually causes the body to produce more oil which makes acne worse.

Emotional Stress:
This does not cause acne but stress can aggravate hormones and
Affect the process of producing new acne lesions.

Diet:
While no direct link has been found between acne and diet, however some food allergies can trigger acne outbreaks.

Environmental irritants:
Working in humid atmosphere such as a kitchen or steam room can cause acne to flare-up.

Sweating:
Up to 15 percent of sufferers find their acne flare-up when they have been sweating

Tight – fitting cloths:
These cloths flare-up the acne by localization of sweat on the skin.

Certain medicine:
Some drugs and chemicals are reported to cause acne as a side effect.

  Tip: Caffeine increases the levels of stress hormones in the
                body and can aggravate acne. Avoid coffee, tea,
                chocolate and other stimulant containing drinks.

• Acne Vulgaris