Overlooked ACNE causing factors...
Let me begin by saying that ACNE is definitely a four letter word (I think you know what I mean! :)). Let me also say that there are two important acne causing factors to rule out above anything that follows here. These two things are Diet and Hormones. Hormone imbalances and allergies to food such as dairy or gluten could be causing your acne and other internal issues. If these two factors are "in check", then there could be many other reasons that you are experiencing ACNE. That is where this entry begins.
Again, ACNE is a four letter word. Many of us struggle with it and most of us try our best to hide it. If you've been experiencing ACNE, there may be some contributing factors that you have never thought about. Have you ever thought about what you would do without your cellphone? Now think about how many things your cellphone touches everyday, and how many times a day you touch your face with it. Something as simple as wiping down your cellphone with an antibacterial wipe or chlorox wipe everyday could be the difference between smooth skin or red, pimply cheeks, and none of us want the latter!
Another culprit could be as simple as changing the way you shampoo and/or condition your hair. We use shampoo and conditioner to clean and nourish our hair, not realizing that these two things can wreak havoc on our skin. Take a few minutes to look at the ingredients in your hair products. Try to steer clear of artificial colors, fragrances, and silicone. Silicone is nice for smoothing hair, but not for keeping skin acne-free. You may also be using a conditioner that is just too heavy and oily for you. All of us should make sure that our hair is rinsed out well after shampooing and conditioning, but the most important rule is to always wash your face after you have finished your hair cleansing/conditioning regimen.
Some other overlooked ACNE causing factors involve things we do everyday. They are applying makeup, getting dressed, working out, doing laundry, and/or going to work. Many of us apply our makeup with dirty makeup brushes. These brushes can become riddled with bacteria and infect our skin. We all need to make sure that we wash our brushes frequently with a mild cleanser and let them air dry. In addition to cleaning our brushes, we also need to throw away and old makeup, especially foundation, blush, and concealer. As far as getting dressed relates to ACNE, some people are very sensitive to synthetic fabrics. You may need to try and wear more breathable fabrics such as cotton or clothing made from bamboo.
Some of us exercise and work out to relieve stress, lose weight, or simply to achieve a sense of well-being. I don't think any of us want to spend the time working out and then dealing with the breakouts that may follow. These breakouts can be on our faces, backs, and hairlines. Sweat causes oil and can block our pores. We need to make sure that we are cleansing our skin before and after exercising. A great product to start with is the Amber Corrective Cleanser with alpha and beta hydroxy acid. An exfoliating facial using the Amber Enzyme followed by the Purifying Masque infused with neroli, marine mud, and zinc may be a great therapeutic treat for you. As far as back ACNE goes, the Amber Pineapple scrub can really help to clear it up. A great tip for using any of these products is to rinse well with cold water in order to reduce inflammation.
The last two topics involve other aspects of our everyday life. We all work, whether it is in our home, or out in the field on most days. Doing laundry can be a burden, but how we do our laundry can also be causing our skin to breakout. Try switching to a fragrance free detergent and stop using a fabric softener. See how your skin reacts. It could be a simple and cheap solution. Now, some of you may have a profession in the medical or healthcare field and you may have to wear lab coats, and perhaps medical masks or gloves. Some of these masks and gloves containing fiberglass or latex which can be extremely irritating to the skin. Lab coats an also rub on the neck area causing an allergic reaction that can resemble ACNE. A great solution would be to try one of the Amber Acne Cleansers followed by the Rapid Repair Toner which has a combination of glycolic, salicylic, and lactic acid.
Now, I'm not calling anybody out (LOL), but we can probably all learn something from what was stated above. As proactive and "clean" as we try to be with/to our skin, we all get busy and can use a little "reminding." Good luck, and have a very happy and ACNE-free year. Don't we all deserve that?
