Whether you\u2019re 13 or 43, acne can take an emotional toll. When you experience a breakout, you are willing to try anything that vanishes blemishes. There are, however, certain treatments or methods of getting rid of acne that do more harm than good. Once you understand what you should eliminate from your acne treatment routine, you\u2019ll have an easier time clearing up the skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
From certain foods to store bought cleansers, many things can damage the skin. Even if you think something should get rid of acne<\/strong>, it may not always do the trick. If you find that you\u2019re struggling to clear up acne despite your best efforts, you may need to start from scratch. It\u2019s perfectly acceptable to abandon what you know and welcome in new methods. It may never occur to you that an ingredient in your breakfast is worsening your breakout. So if a breakout happens and you want to clear up your skin, please avoid the following things. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You can\u2019t scrub away your acne, which means that you can\u2019t burn or dry it away either. Many dermatologists discourage people from using astringents and tonics that are too strong and harmful for the skin. When you use the strongest products, there\u2019s a higher risk of experiencing long-term skin damage because they can disturb the skin\u2019s balance and hydration. Hydrating the skin with moisturizers<\/a> is integral to minimizing breakouts, even if your skin is oily or acne-prone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Pasta, or any refined, white, sugar, or grain-based foods for that matter, are foods that have a high glycemic index. Triggering inflammation and skin damage, these types of foods can worsen acne, rosacea, and other skin conditions. They release sugar into the bloodstream quickly, which leads to a sugar crash. These foods are simple carbs that worsen or trigger acne. The increase in insulin is accompanied by androgen hormone increase, in addition to IGF-1. This combination causes skin cells to grow at a faster rate, and sebum production increases as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n These products have been popular for quite some time, but are slowly disappearing into the darkness of the beauty world. Facial brushes or spinning tools can damage the skin barrier, which you should protect. When you maintain the skin barrier\u2019s integrity, you have a better chance at fighting acne<\/a>. You can still exfoliate acne-prone skin, just not with abrasive scrubs and hard brushes. It\u2019s better to use a gentle exfoliant that doesn\u2019t strip the skin of oils or cause micro tears in the process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Popping a zit, when the time is right of course, can potentially shorten the amount of time you have to lay eyes on that unsightly blemish. Red pimples, as unappealing and uncomfortable as they may be, do not have a clear connection to the skin\u2019s surface. That means that you cannot pick them out. If you continue to pick or try to pop those unpoppable pimples, you disrupt the skin barrier and can create a wound, where one wasn\u2019t before. In addition to worsening the appearance of the pimple, breaking the skin barrier via picking allows bacteria easier entry to the skin, increasing the risk of infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Normally, coconut oil<\/a> is great for the skin, but not if you are prone to acne. Because coconut oil is thick, it can easily clog pores on the face, which is more sensitive than the rest of the body. Moisturizing the legs, arms, or feet with coconut oil may be completely fine, but the face is a different story. Applying oil to the face isn\u2019t off-limits; rather, you just have to choose the right one<\/a>, like rosehip oil or jojoba oil. <\/p>\n <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Can your skin care habits or foods you eat worsen acne? Yes, and dermatologists advise avoiding certain things when breaking out.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":136132,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2,61,53],"tags":[2848,2926,3284,3333,3340,3579,5175,2251,2563,2579],"class_list":{"0":"post-136131","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-articles","8":"category-diet-nutrition","9":"category-health-beauty","10":"tag-skin-health","11":"tag-acne","12":"tag-moisturize","13":"tag-skin-care","14":"tag-beauty-products","15":"tag-dry-skin","16":"tag-glycemic","17":"tag-coconut-oil","18":"tag-pasta","19":"tag-nutrition"},"yoast_head":"\nAvoid Drying Agents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Avoid Eating Pasta<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Avoid Facial Brushes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Avoid Picking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Avoid Coconut Oil<\/h2>\n\n\n\n