6 Things You Should Avoid During Acne Falre Ups

Smoking

Smoking causes the contraction of blood vessels and small capillaries of the skin depriving you skin from essential oxygen, which is necessary for the maintenance of healthy cells.

Using Topical Steroids

Over the counter or prescription cortisone based creams can eventually thin the layers of your skin and worsen your acne condition in the long run in addition to the irritation, redness and other side effects these products can cause.

Topical medications address the symptoms of acne but they don’t treat the root cause of the disease.

It is highly recommended to take care of your skin externally by using gentle natural products.

Taking Antibiotics

Tetracycline antibiotics aggravate acne in the long run and also damage your internal system in the process.

Antibiotics destroy all bacteria in your system, including the good probiotic bacteria that help us digest our food, kill harmful microorganisms, and keep a balance in our bodies, and many other essential qualities that promote clear skin.

Probiotic bacteria protect our digestive tract from parasites and fungus that constantly damage the most important organ responsible for the healing process of your skin, your liver.

Shaving with four-in-one razor blades

Never use this type of razor when shaving, especially if you suffer from cystic acne and large bumps.

Those blades that guarantee the closest shave will irritate and damage your skin. Always use a single blade when dealing with acne.

Picking, Popping & Squeezing your Skin

If you don’t want to worsen your acne condition, never, never and ever touch your blemishes or pimples, otherwise bacteria will get inside your pores and just make them stay at least ten days longer.

Taking Excessive Amounts of Vitamin A

Vitamin A from leafy vegetables and beta-carotene fruit can significantly enhance the healing process of your skin.

Taking large amounts of vitamin A may cause seriously damage your liver and cause severe health problems and side effects. Some signs and symptoms include dry, rough skin; cracked lips; sparse, coarse hair; and loss of hair from the eyebrows, headache, elevated serum liver enzymes and even death from liver failure.