Blemishes prevention tips

Research has shown that changes in hormones (e.g. during puberty or pregnancy) and genetic heritage are sometimes the reason why some people have more trouble with blemishes than others.  We have put together a list with a few tips:

• We know it's tempting, but try not to squeeze!  Squeezing pimples can seriously damage the underlying tissue and thus cause inflammation. Spending less time in front of the mirror helps fight the temptation of squeezing!
• Cleanse, cleanse, cleanse.  We've heard it before, but it's imperative for healthy skin to be properly cleansed before going to bed.  Keep your facial cleansing wipes on your bedside table, to ensure you are always ready to cleanse before bed, even if it's late and you are feeling exhausted.

• If you find your skin is producing an excessive amount of sebum over night make sure you change your pillowcase frequently.
• Get your blood pumping! Blood circulation is increased during exercise which washes out toxins from within your skin and thus reduces blemishes. Take a hot shower after exercise and even if you don't wash your hair make sure you remove all the sweat from your face and hairline using a facial wash or wipes.
• A healthy diet can reduced the active stage of blemishes, to learn which foods help preventing blemishes see our 'healthy diet' section.
• Try to relax - stress can encourage the sebaceous glands in our skin to produce more sebum, the main cause of plugged pores and thus blemishes.