Have your experienced breakouts recently? If so, you may be wondering what you can do to prevent them. We understand that breakouts can be not only annoying but confidence breaking. Fortunately, we've got you covered. Today, we're going to look at seven common things you do that cause acne. Let's get right in!
7. Too Much Sweat
Whether you play sports, jog around your neighborhood, or are exposed to the heat, you will likely become sweaty. However, did you know that sweat can actually cause acne outbreaks? Sweat in it of itself doesn't cause acne.
But, if you don't clean up a sweat following a workout it can clog up your pores. This eventually leads to a higher risk of acne breakouts. If sweat can cause breakouts, how can you prevent it? The best way to prevent sweat from causing acne is by washing your face with a clean washcloth before and after a workout.
6. What Does Your Face Come In Contact With?
Whenever some objects come in contact with your face, they may lead to acne breakouts. Here are a few of the most common:
- If you touch your face constantly, that may lead to acne breakouts.
- If you have facial hair or your boyfriend does, the oils could cause acne.
- Finally, if you have a favorite pillow that you lay on, it could cause acne. To prevent this, make sure to wash your pillowcases every month.
The main takeaway is you should always be aware of what your face is coming in contact with.
5. You're Using The Wrong Products
Did you know that using the wrong products can actually promote facial breakouts? It's true, so let's look at what you can do to choose the right skincare products. Some skincare products consist of chemicals and agents that may actually be harmful to your skin. These include benzaldehyde, almond oil, lysine, silicone, and many others. We recommend you look at the ingredients used in your facial care products to determine whether they may cause acne breakouts.
4. Picking Your Pimples
Next on the list, a common habit that may actually increase acne is scraping. Many individuals experience the urge to scratch or pop their pimples. While this may get rid of pimples in the short term, there are some negative effects.
First of all, whenever you scratch your face, you transfer all of the sweat, dirt, and grime that is on your hands onto your face. Additionally, when you scratch open a pimple, you will release all of the built-up toxins in the pore. This can lead to even more outbreaks. Lastly, scratching pimples may cause acne scars in severe cases.
3. What You Eat
One of the most significant contributors to acne formation is your diet. Did you know that on any given day, nearly half of all Americans will consume fast food? Unfortunately, fast food, greasy foods, and heavily processed foods can all contribute to outbreaks. Because of the grease and oil often found in these foods, they can increase the likelihood of you suffering breakouts. How do you prevent this? The answer is simple, you should limit or eliminate fast food intake while trying to focus on eating a well-balanced, healthier diet.
2. Excessive Stress
Most of you probably already know of the negative health risks associated with stress. However, stress can also be a factor in causing acne. Here's how: Stress releases several hormones throughout your body. One of those hormones is CRH. This hormone is linked with an increased risk of acne breakouts. That is because CRH attaches to skin receptors, increasing the amount of oil on your skin. As you know, too much oil can cause acne breakouts.
1. Threading And Waxing
Last but not least, a significant cause of eyebrow pimples is threading and waxing. Both threading and waxing remove hair, specifically from the eyebrows. While neither of these procedures causes acne directly, they can be a factor in breakouts. This is because bacteria, dirt, and other contaminants may enter your pores. Whenever you remove hair, it makes it easier for these contaminants to enter in. How can you prevent this? The best way is to consistently cleanse and exfoliate around the area where you are removing hair.
There you have it, seven common ways you may be causing acne outbreaks. Hopefully, you can use this information to prevent breakouts.
