Minimize Acne Flare-up

It is but natural that students, especially freshmen, want to look presentable on class opening. They would wear a well pressed uniform, use some hair styling gel, and put on a nice perfume. However, acne tends to ruin all of these preparations. Although you can always grab the best acne treatment in the market, the following steps I found on the internet may be taken to minimize flare-ups:

• Gentle washing of affected areas once or twice every day.
• Avoidance of abrasive cleansers.
• Limited use of makeup and moisturizers; with avoidance of oil-based brands altogether.
• Oily hair should be shampooed often and worn up, away from the face.
• A healthy, well-balanced diet should be eaten. Fresh fruits and vegetables should be stressed, and foods that seem to trigger flare-ups should be avoided.
• The face can be washed gently, twice daily with a soap compounded of sulfur, Calendula officinalis, or other substances that are useful against acne.
• Affected areas should not be handled excessively. Pimples should not be squeezed or prodded, as this may contribute to scarring, as well as spreading the acne lesions.
• Emotional stress should be kept in check.