How to Get Clean, Clear Skin: The Top 8 Causes of Acne

How to Get Clean, Clear Skin: The Top 8 Causes of Acne
spa facials and natural face care products for clear and glowing skin. 1.Vitamin Deficiency A simple lack of zinc in your diet may be responsible for acne outbreaks. Zinc is a mineral known to treat acne both internally and topically. Leafy greens like kale, Swiss chard and bok choy are all good sources of zinc to include in your menu planning for improved skin health. Add a daily zinc supplement to your diet as well to inhibit outbreaks. 2. Touching Skin Propping your head on hands is a habit that can be causing you to breakout. The simple reason is that pawing your beautiful face can inevitably lead to a pimples. We touch so many things with our hands daily, coming in contact with dirt, pollutants and bacteria. Ands sometimes almost instantly our hands come in contact with our face, the finger tips will transfer all their oil and dirt directly to our skin. It is wise to limit touching, scratching and picking at your face to reduce the chances of dirt, bacteria and additional oils finding their way there. Easier said than done, I know. 3. Hygiene Remember to keep your skin clean. Washing your skin twice daily using a gentle cleanser is sufficient to protect your skin against the acne onslaught. But be sure to not make the mistake of being overly zealous as this can dry your skin and cause more sebum production from your skin. 4. Unclean Hair Striking a balance between the health of our hair and skin is essential for preventing pimples. Oftentimes washing our hair slows down to onset of acne. Remember not to overdo it so your body is not deprived of essential oils, while keeping in mind that oily dirty hair is a sure-fired way to bring about whiteheads and blackheads. 5. Stress When we stress we trigger glands that produce sebum (oil) to get to work. That sebum will coat the skin blocking pores in the process. When your skin breathes because of blockage acne is sure to follow. Try exercise to reduce sweat and promote sweating to unclog pores and release toxins that will lead to clear skin. 6. Over Cleansing Skin Going overboard with washing your skin leads your skin to overcompensate by creating more oils to replenish what’s been lost. When your oil production goes into overdrive our pores are overwhelmed. The same is true with exfoliating too often. Exfoliate twice weekly for the best results and to chase away the unwelcome acne. 7. Hormonal Changes Out of our control of course, but it’s good to understand that all those outbreaks are not your fault. Shifts in hormones happen into and through our adult lives. When women are pregnant, for example, hormones go haywire and the inevitable zit will appear during that vital shift. Keep yourself hydrated, calm with a selection of whole organic foods that will enhance your skin’s health to counter the physical toll hormone shifts can have on your skin. 8. Skin and Hair Care Products You’d be surprised how often our body chemistry rejects commercial hair care and skin care products. When we add new chemical laden products to our routine our skin may signal: what the #@*&? Skin that is otherwise normal may become sensitive and “break out” in an acne frenzy when exposed to too many harsh chemicals. Since your hair does have close contact with your face, choose organic products with as few chemical additives and preservatives as possible to maintain healthy hair and skin. Finally start reaping the benefits of superior skin care today and stop wondering if you can have beautiful skin. Call for your appointments NOW at 212.949.2350 and if you are a first time client GET $50 off your first treatment. P.S Follow us on Facebook or Twitter and if you want essential skin care tips and tricks sign up to our newsletter, bottom of the page under in the box “Sign Up For Updates”.]>>