Pimples and Zits - Basic Info

Pimples and Zits - Basic Info

Skin Break Outs

Pimples and zits are interchangeable words used to describe bumps, blackheads or whiteheads that commonly appear on your face, neck or back. Pimples and zits usually appear by themselves or in clusters of one or
possibly two. The difference between pimples and acne is that acne tends to appear in groups, and can cover a large portion of your face. Acne is more extreme than pimples or zits.

Zits always seem to appear at exactly the wrong time. Like the day before your prom you might notice a pimple forming right on the tip of your nose. Or a nasty breakout is likely to occur right before you're set to perform a speech in front of hundreds of people. Well you're not alone, in fact 90-percent of the teenage population have experienced some form of acne by the time they are 17-years-old. In order to prevent acne, you must first understand what causes it.

Below you'll find a list of causes that contribute to your break outs and simple solutions:

Puberty

Every teenager experiences puberty at some point. Puberty causes a teen's hormone levels to fluctuate. These "raging hormones" often cause break outs. If puberty is the cause of your break outs, you'll have to make the most of it until it passes. Puberty usually lasts a couple of years at most. However you can use a variety of over-the-counter acne treatments (such as Clearasil) to lessen your acne.

Eating Habits

Eating unhealthy, greasy foods has been known to contribute to pimples and break outs. Unhealthy foods such as french fries, chocolate and pizza contain oil and salt - ingredients that affect the skin's pH balance negatively. Avoid eating these foods - and especially touching your face with salty, oily fingers - whenever possible.

Stress

Many researchers have proven that stress is linked to acne. When you're stressed out because of an important date or exam, your sebaceous glands tend to produce more pore-clogging oil. De-stress by taking baths or exercising to let off steam.

Poor Hygiene 

In the past poor hygiene was associated with acne. Although it's been proven that people with varying degrees of personal hygiene can still suffer breakouts, acne and pimples do occur when oil, dirt and makeup are not washed off - especially before bedtime. Cleansing your face with a gentle cleanser and lukewarm water is recommended twice a day.

Acne may appear regardless of the measures you take to prevent it from happening. Just remember that you're not alone and that there are many individuals suffering from acne like you. If you suffer from severe acne, please consult a dermatologist

Further reading recommendation

92 Sneaky Causes Of Acne. You can check it out here:

https://www.thankyourskin.com/what-causes-acne/

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