Pimples: How to prevent them.

Pimples: That annoying little thing that grows on your face like a mountain.
The one that almost looks like it has a flag on it like the moon-landing.
Well here it is,...hope this helps you out with preventing and erasing them from your face.


Pimples: How to prevent them?
For Oily and Combination Skin (Oily in T-zones and Dry the rest of the face)



1) Q: I wash a lot but still get blackheads. Why?
A: Washing your skin can't get rid of blackheads or acne. Why? Blackheads form below the skin's surface, when oil, also called sebum, reacts with air in a partially clogged pore. When the pore is totally blocked, you get a whitehead.
Wash your face only twice a day, using a mild cleanser and warm water -- not hot water.

2) Q: Could my makeup cause me to break out?
A: Yes. In fact, anything you put on your face has the potential to clog pores. Look for oil-free makeup, sunscreens, and other skin products. Non-comedogenic and nonacnegenic products can be better for acne-prone skin. You might also try using powder cosmetics ( Best: Lancome Press Powder) instead of cream foundations.

3) Q: What’s the truth about chocolate and other greasy foods?
A: There's no scientific proof that eating chocolate, sugar, or greasy food causes acne. However, if it seems that certain foods trigger breakouts, avoid them.
Sugary or greasy foods hinder your health in other ways, contributing to diabetes and heart disease. Reach for fresh food for better overall health.

4) Q: What's the best way to treat severe break-outs or Acne? (Consult with a doctor before using any Retenoids Creams )
A: Medicated creams with benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, or alpha-hydroxy acid are the first treatments to try. You can get them over the counter or by prescription. Retinoids -- vitamin A-based creams -- also work to unclog hair follicles. For mild acne/ regular breakouts the PROACTIVE line works really well.
Your doctor can prescribe stronger creams, or other medications that help, such as antibiotics, oral retinoids, androgen blockers, and low-dose birth control pills.

5) Q: What's the best way to prevent break-outs?
A: Use two simple strategies:
First, avoid touching your face. Touching your face can increase oiliness, irritate your skin, and encourage the growth of bacteria. Develop a hands-off policy.
Second, keep oily hair off your skin. And look for oil-free hair products. Oily hair care products can get on your face and clog pores.

Taking Care of Your Face

I started taking care of my face in my early teens,...13-14 yrs old. Thanks to my mom, I was learning from the best in the skin care business. My mom has a passion for everything skin care. She in turn learned from her aunt in the early 50's. My mom got her skin education away from her rural country side upbringing. Her aunt lived in Paris in her early 20's and she developed a taste for the all refined french culture. She taught my mom everything from cooking incredible french pastries to sawing lace and embroideries and dress making. She also taught her how to take care of her face. She basically got the education of a lifetime of specific natural practices that make and sustain subtle beautiful skin. And here are her basic simple rules :

1) Never ever go to bed with your make-up on.
2) Always wear moisturizer &/ sun-protection
3) Apply press-powder,...which is like a film protecting your pores against dust and daily pollutants.
4) Starting in your late 20's- early 30's start wearing eye cream
5) Apply moisturizing night cream,...since 80% of cell recovery happens at night

Of course choosing the right products for your skin is a MUST

On my next post I will discuss all skin types and the suggested self-tried products that produce results