SKIN CARE: How to fight pimples and acne from coming back

Yap! You're done with curing your acne and pimples. 

Now what to do from keeping them away?

What I did! 

 
Make a note
 
 Taking notes of your allergies is a must like food and products.
 Keeping track of things that triggers your acne is the best way to avoid it.
Some are allergic to fabrics and dust. 
While others triggered by food allergies. 
Yap so sad I'm allergic to peanuts and crustacean foods so I stay away from it.
 


Watch what you eat & drink
   I don't know if there's a scientific explanation about this but I have to avoid milk and foods that are too sweet for me. 
Eating too much of sweets triggers my oil factory and then follows cystic acne. 
That's why eating fruits and veges is the best way to eat desserts minus the creams and other sweeteners!
go for natural!




Studies found that high-glycemic foods and dairy products can cause changes in the body that lead to increased cellular growth and oil production, which can increase the chances of developing acne. 
Yikes! Better cut back on that cheddar. But, what’s a glycemic index?

The glycemic index is a measure of the speed at which sugar in food enters your bloodstream. 
High-glycemic foods are those that have the fastest blood sugar response. 
So, things like cupcakes and white bread are considered high glycemic.
 It’s important to note, though, that the glycemic index isn’t a measure of a food’s nutritional value, fat content, or anything else. 
It simply indicates how it will affect your blood sugar levels.


From Mark's Daily Apple stated...
Dairy is a common culprit. 
(I’ve always said that milk is meant for baby cows.) 
Women in one study who reported high dairy intake in teenage years were 44% more likely to have experienced severe acne. 
(Incidentally, full fat dairy isn’t as strongly implicated as lower fat dairy foods.)

That's why I'm still having my green tea mint.
One of the main green tea benefits for skin is in clearing out acne. 
 Many people have had success in curing their acne with green tea. 
Green tea contains catechins, which are natural anti-bacterial agents that suppress acne-causing bacteria. 
As well, the anti-inflammatory action of green tea helps reduce any swelling caused by acne. 

Aside from green tea I drink a lot of water. 
 Minimize eating oily foods and junk foods. Fatty liver can also be the culprit of your acne that's why we need a healthy balance diet.

Toxins and Liver Overload

Chronic acne is almost always an indication there is an imbalance within. 
This is the root of the problem, + even the purest products cannot heal this. 
The skin is the largest organ of detoxification. 
Whatever toxins not eliminated through the intestines + digestive tract will come out through the skin. 
This is why elimination is so important. 

The liver specifically is the organ which is most related to acne.
 The liver has many important functions. 
But one of them is filtration. 
The liver is the filtration centre of the body. 
It is like a wet sponge. 

 If it is overloaded, it will not absorb or filter anymore, 
+ the excess toxins will spill into other areas, 
+ most likely be purged through the skin as acne.
This is why sleep is important as the liver detoxifies between the hours of 1am + 3am, so sleep is important to help regenerate the liver. 

 Also, the liver governs a lot of hormone filtration 
+ is closely related to the emotion of anger which leads to stress that can also cause acne.

 

Hygiene!

 Aside from washing your face at least twice a day. 
Wash your hair thoroughly. 
Dirt and dust collected from your hair might be a contributing factor of your pimples. 
While most women wear makeup they forget to get rid of the makeup residue which is mostly the main reason of their acne problems. 
Sleeping while having makeup on is a big no no! 
Make sure to change your pillow every week.
And last refrain from using makeup as much as possible. 
Don't mind other people think about your zits and nodules. 
Your beautiful inside and out. 
Putting to much makeup or concealers to hide it can make it worst.

Honestly I'm not an expert and even I have my own struggles on how to keep away from it.

But I realized cleaning thoroughly is the best thing to do and using products that suits your skin type is the first step to have a pimple free face.

So here goes my Skin care.

Feb 20, 2013

PM Skin Care


 


• Use Eskinol with Dalacin (C 300mg) to clean your face with a cotton ball
I'm using this to take off those dust and dirt on my face. Usually I can use 3 to 4 cotton balls just to clean my face and neck.
I've been using this one for more than 2 years now.

• Salicylic Acid
I use salicylic acid as a second cleanser. Mixed it with eskinol and violaaaa! more dirt and makeup residue on your cotton balls.
You can also dab a little on a pimple it easily kills bacteria.

  

• Then use Etude Wonder Pore Freshner 
First, I'm using it without cotton to massage it on my face. 
Then with a cotton to take off those deep seated oils and dirt when I massage my face.



 • Garnier Oil Clear Mineral Zinc

To minimize my oily T-zone use it with cotton ball.
This one really helps tighten pores and absorbs facial oils.
 



• GT Witch Hazel Extract
Use this one with a cotton ball. 
You can see how it works when you see those dead skins. ^_^
It also helps taking off those dead skins and pimples from coming back.



• Skinmate Shark Oil
I'm using this one once or twice a week. 
I might experience peeling so it's better to use it during weekends.

I know! I don't like shark oil too .

But it really helps a lot when it comes to lighten my pimple marks.

I used it once a week to take off those old layers of dead skins on my face. 

Though you'll experience exfoliation just apply one drop and it already helps a lot.

Just make sure wear your sunscreen during the day and not to over expose from the sun.

• GT Bleaching Cream
I use this one every time I'm having a rough skin. 
You can see how it works when you see those dead skins peeling off.



• GT Moisturizing Cream
After GT Bleaching cream I apply ample amount of moisturizing cream.

 

• Bioderm Ointment
If pimples starts to grow zap it with bioderm. It will heal in no time.
It has Zinc Oxide, Benzoic Acid, Sulfur and Salicylic Acid.

I do still have zits and pimples occasionally during my red days.

But it easily heals in no time with Bioderm.

AM Skin Care



• GT Papaya Soap
Before I use to be a Bioderm soap user when I had my acne.
Now I'm more in whitening soap.

• Eskinol with Dalacin C (300mg) 
Use it with cotton ball you can see dead skins exfoliated.

• Garnier Oil Clear Mineral Zinc
This helps me a lot when it comes to oils.

• Etude Wonder Pore Freshner
Use it with cotton ball and and allow your skin to absorb the product.



So that's my PM and AM skin care. 
I made sure that before I made a post about it I use it first and observe it for more than a month testing it if it really works. I know how hard to find solutions. 
Trial and errors is always there.
I'm not saying that these products can actually cure your acne and pimples. 
What works for me may not work for you so it really depends on your skin.
And I know how it feels.
You have to be patient and take note of the things that won't work for you.

So If you're new to my blog and wondering how I look before when I was still a monster.

Let me remind you just be careful here take a look.

2010-October-20 
You can see all the blemishes, pimples and redness on my face very visible even with a low res camera. Look how depressed I am here.


And now!

2013-February-20

Ta da! 
It feels great to have pimple free face! 











UPDATE 
2013-July-4

Ta da! 
Without those huge pimples. Clean right?

That's all for this today.

Have a beautiful Wednesday!