When it comes to fighting acne and blemishes, many people expect that the war ends after adolescence.
In reality, the quest for perfect skin is a never-ending battle.
If only we could hit a certain age and have our skin magically be free of any issues.
It would certainly save a ton of headaches and even more in skin care product purchases.
However, you’re not fighting empty-handed.
It turns outcarbohydrates might be to blame instead.
They weren’t quite sure why, but hey, the results speak for themselves.
However, don’t just go crazy taking zinc supplements without talking to a doctor first.
Too much can cause fever, fatigue, and other problems.
Start with a multivitamin and go from there if you think your diet may be lacking nutrients.
A lot of zinc comes from eating meat, so vegans and vegetarians might run into a zinc deficiency.
Both of these factors may help you recover from a pimple quicker.
Not all water is created equal
One hidden culprit that may be causing your skin woes?
It’s really just a fancy way of saying it won’t clog your pores.
You should also avoid any cosmetics (or moisturizers or sunscreens) with benzoyl peroxide.
These can over-dry your skin and irritate it, which is one cause of blemishes.
Your body then reacts by overproducing oil to compensate, thus clogging your pores.
Drying your skin out too much is a lose-lose, even if you think it’s too oily.
Your pillowcase is a repository for dirt and oil.
As a rule of thumb, avoid anything with alcohol or that is acidic.
No popping, scratching, or wiping!
If you must, ensure you wash your hands first to minimize the damage.
