What aggravates Acne?

You need to avoid some things while treating your acne, to ensure that you get the best results as early as possible.Some of the factors that you need to avoid would include the things like Food Habits, Cosmetics, Over Washing, Stress, Contraceptive Pills and Sweezing.

Food:
Some individuals feel that certain foods make their acne worse. If you feel this is true for you, then avoid those foods. However, there is no clear scientific evidence that food plays a role in aggravating acne.

Cosmetics:
Some cosmetics can trigger acne by causing acne to flare without causing blackheads. They probably do this by irritating the pores which then swell and become blocked. Not everyone reacts the same to a cosmetic. Oil-free cosmetics are recommended, but some people react even to these. Non-comedogenic, or non-acnegenic cosmetics are also available for use.


Over Washing:
* Avoid over washing, acne is not caused by the lack of washing or by dirty skin
* Blackheads are not black because of dirt, they are black because the air oxidizes the protein called keratin
* Do not scrub or rub your skin excessively

Excessive cleansing, particularly with the overzealous use of abrasive facial scrubs can irritate your skin, and worsen inflammation.

Stress:
Many students have reported that their acne gets worse during times of stress, such as when taking exams. Meditation would help them in such cases.

Contraceptive Pills:
Sometimes the Contraceptive Pills also causes acne. The combinations in some of the pills may not suite for every individual. Try to Use the pills prescribed by the doctor.

Squeezing:
Avoid doing this if possible, it could aggravate your acne and increase the risk of acne scarring.