Normally when talking about clear skin, it's usually assumed the interest lies with teens and women. But men want clear skin too.
A good regimen for clear skin is the same for men and women:
- You should wash your face at least twice a day with a gentle cleanser
- Don't clean your skin with rubbing alcohol -- it will dry your skin and put your oil glands into overdrive
- Wash your hands frequently -- to prevent spreading germs to your face
- Avoid touching your face
- Wash your hair frequently to avoid adding oil to your forehead -- if your hair touches your forehead
- Clean your eye glasses and sunglasses frequently -- if you wear them
- Don't pop your pimples -- you'll just run the risk of causing cysts and nodules -- and it could cause scarring
- If you smoke -- stop smoking
- Limit your intake of alcoholic beverages
- Take a multivitamin mineral pill daily
- Drink plenty of water -- to hydrate your skin
- Get enough sleep -- it will have a positive effect on your skin
- Wear a good sunscreen to protect your skin
- If you have dry skin -- apply a moisturizer after washing your face
- Spot treat your existing pimples with a benzoyl peroxide product
- Wash your bed sheets, pillow cases, and clothes with a hypoallergenic laundry detergent
If you don't exercise -- now would be a good time to start. You could take walks, or do light exercises at the gym. You'll work up a sweat -- flushing out germs and dead skin from your pores -- then finish up with a shower to wash it all down the drain.
You could start eating healthier foods.
Some good foods for clearer skin are:
Oysters
Baked potatoes
Mushrooms
Mangoes
Avocados
Flaxseed oil
If you have severe acne, and are finding it hard to get clear skin -- seek professional help -- a dermatologist or esthetician has the tools, and knowledge to help you get clear, healthy, skin.
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