8 Tips to Avoid Getting Acne Cysts

If you suffer with acne, what you should try to avoid is getting acne cysts. Acne cysts are those soft, fluid filled lumps under the surface of the skin that are often inflamed and painful. Acne cysts, if you are not careful, can destroy healthy skin tissue and can cause horrible and unsightly scarring.

Here are eight practical tips you can follow in order to avoid getting acne cysts in the first place:

1. Keep Skin Clean

The best thing you can do to avoid getting acne cysts is to keep your skin thoroughly clean. Make sure you wash your skin in the morning and at night with gentle anti-bacterial products such as those containing tea-tree oil. Avoid scrubbing if you have sensitive skin. Also avoid greasy lotions and creams because they can tend to clog pores.

2. Keep Hair Out of Your Face

The one thing that teenagers tend to have, apart from greasy skin, is greasy hair. To prevent getting acne cysts make sure that you wash your hair daily to keep it clean and keep it pulled back out of your face. If you have long hair, then the oils in your hair contain additional bacteria that can cause your face to have an acne break-out.

3. Don't touch

Our hands and fingernails carry all sorts of bacteria, so in order to avoid getting acne cysts, try to avoid touching your face. Make sure you keep your hands clean and nails short. A good tip is to carry around an anti-bacterial hand gel. If you already have acne spots and cysts, then don't pick, squeeze or pop them because they will take longer to heal and may result in scarring.

4. Keep your pillow cases clean

Make sure that you use a clean pillow case every night if you are prone to acne. Otherwise, there can be a build up of bacteria on the pillow case which then get onto your face.

5. Eat healthily

Even though experts will tell you that greasy foods and chocolate do not cause acne and cysts, this is highly debatable. In fact, some research has shown that people may have sensitivities to certain foods that may cause acne cysts. If you are prone to acne then it is worth looking at your diet. Try to eat a healthy diet of fresh fruit, vegetables, whole grains and legumes - preferably organic. Organic meats and milk are also preferable since they are hormone-free.

6. De-Stress

Stress, at any age can increase the production of androgens which stimulate the oil glands and hair follicles. Everyone suffers with stress and a certain amount is good for you. However, when stress becomes too much, your body cannot cope and starts causing problems. Try to find ways of de-stressing such as going for a walk, gardening, meditation and relaxation techniques.

7. Watch out for make-up

Most teenage girls and women love to wear make up, but many of the ingredients contained in our favorite cosmetics can clog pores and cause acne cysts. If you are prone to acne then use make-up sparingly or try mineral-based cosmetics which are made from natural ingredients and don't clog pores. Also, make sure that you take your make-up off at night.

8. Take Supplements

Since acne is caused by over-active oil glands and hormonal fluctuations, it may be useful to take a multivitamin tablet to make sure that you are getting all the essential nutrients your body needs to balance your skin and hormones. Vitamin B5, for example, is necessary in order to fight excess oil, whilst zinc aids in the healing of tissues and prevents scarring by regulating the activity of the oil glands.

Do not forget that acne cysts can, if not treated properly, lead to permanent scarring. By following these tips, you can avoid getting acne cysts and keep healthy skin. For more information about www.clearskinguide.info/Acne-and-Treatment/Treating-Acne-Cysts.php treating acne cysts, visit my website for www.clearskinguide.info Clear Skin Tips.

Vicky Massey has a wide experience of alternative health and healing. She has a degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine and qualifications in massage, nutrition, healing and yoga.