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Here to help you find a remedy for your acne. For a way to cure light, moderate, and even severe acne go here - http://t.co/rO3R072VVm.
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@HollyforHealth Jojoba oil "tricks" the skin into not overproducing oil.
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@HollyforHealth It may sound strange, but one of the best things you can do for oiliness is add 5-6 drops of jojoba oil to a moisturizer.
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It doesn't matter if you wash in warm or cold water, just do not use steaming hot water to wash acne prone skin.
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The most common types of alpha hydroxy acids using in OTC products are glycolic and lactic acid.
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Continue to wear SPF 15 in a moisturizer or sunscreen even a week after using an alpha hydroxy acid.
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Wear SPF 15 at least after the 20 min. mark of direct sunlight or 10 min. mark if you are using an AHA.
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Alpha hydroxy acid makes the skin really sensitive to the sun, 10 min. of sunlight is about the max amount the skin can handle on an AHA.
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If you get a sun burn and have acne prone skin then you may notice a breakout a couple weeks later.
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Getting some sun helps with acne, but getting too much sun (over 20 min. of direct sunlight a day) may cause acne.
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If you live in a hot and humid environment you are more prone to breakout, so be extra diligent in your acne routine.
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Possible causes of acne include hormone imbalance, vitamin deficiency, stress, genetics, and diet.
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Acne occurs when a pore collapses in on itself blocking sebum (oil) from escaping.
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Men can use a gentle foaming cleanser to replace shaving creams or gels that may cause irritation & clog pores.
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Examples of gentle cleansers are Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser and Purpose Gentle Cleansing Wash.
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A gentle cleanser is non-comedogenic and does not contain harsh ingredients such as benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, or alpha hydroxy acid.
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A regular soap can usually be easily identified because it will have no ingredients list.
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Do not use regular soaps to cleanse places that you tend to breakout, instead use a gentle cleanser for places you are prone to breakout.
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Wash bed sheets at least one to two times a week to help prevent acne.
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Washing pillow cases three times a week really helps prevent breakouts.
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A huge acne myth is that washing more often helps get rid of acne. Washing more than twice a day is a possible cause for acne.
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