How to manage acne on the face

The winter weather is dry, the skin is also prone to oil because of the loss of water and dryness, plus the winter diet is more warm, so it has also become the acne-prone season. How to adjust the face acne? The next is a comprehensive introduction for everyone.

Skin care

Cleanse thoroughly

If the face accumulates a lot of dirt, whether because of the metabolism of skin cells generated by dead skin and aging cells or because of the face skin contact with the air adsorption of dust, etc., if not thoroughly clean, it is easy to cause pores clogged with acne, so in the daily must be necessary to carry out the necessary morning and evening twice thoroughly clean face.

Wash your face alternately hot and cold

The temperature of the face wash water is too high will take away the skin moisture, too hot water temperature will make the pores open a lot, long down will cause the pores are large, thus leaving a gap for the formation of acne. The most beneficial way to shrink pores and maintain skin elasticity is to alternate hot and cold water for your face every day.

Moisturize

The main reason for oily skin and acne is dry skin and lack of water, so the most important thing to prevent acne is to replenish the skin with moisture. Use moisturizing lotion with good effect, and use moisturizing beauty lotion on the parts with large pores to effectively prevent acne and get rid of acne.

Do not squeeze pimples

After the acne grows out, it looks unpleasant in the heart, hard and convex when touched by hand, and sometimes it feels painful and itchy, so you can't help but use your hands to squeeze the acne, which leads to tissue inflammation, leaving pigmentation and spots on the face. This is why acne sufferers should pay particular attention to maintaining their skin and try not to touch or squeeze the acne with their hands. You should usually do a good job of daily sun protection, even in winter, you should also pay attention to the use of water-soluble sunscreen.

Take advantage of the time to get rid of acne

There are quite a few people who do not treat acne on their face in time and do not think about seeking medical attention until the skin becomes inflamed and destroys the surface layer of the skin, damaging the dermis and subcutaneous tissue. In fact, within 2 months of the formation of acne scars, taking the necessary measures to salvage them in time can minimize the damage to the tissues and even restore them to their original state. This is why you should focus on removing acne scars during the first two months of their formation.

Clean and change bedding

Bedding such as quilts, sheets, pillows, etc. are in direct contact with the face and should be washed and replaced regularly to keep them clean and exposed to the sun more often to kill bacteria and prevent acne.

Cure acne

Mung bean and dahurica mask

Grind 90 grams of mung beans and 30 grams of angelica dahurica into a powder respectively, add 90 grams of flour, mix and balance, bottle, and set aside. Take an appropriate amount of egg white each time to mix into a mask, apply to the face every night before bed, wash off the next morning, and use for 1~2 weeks continuously.

Kelp to acne soup

Practice: 30 grams each of kelp mung beans, batch of leaves 15 grams, 10 grams of rose, together in a pot with water for 15 minutes, add the right amount of brown sugar can be, eat kelp mung beans, drink soup. Effect: Clearing lung heat, resolving phlegm and relieving cough, and reducing acne symptoms.

Peach kernel hawthorn tea

How to do: Peach kernel, hawthorn, mother of pearl 9 grams each, half a lotus leaf, put together in a pot with 1000 ml of water, boil on high heat and then switch to low heat and slow cook for 15 minutes, remove the dregs and take the juice, put it into a warm bottle and use it to brew green tea once a day for 30 days. Efficacy: effectively prevent acne from coming out.

Apple slice

Take a fresh apple, soak it in boiling water for a few minutes, take it out and put it on the pimple when it cools down to slightly warm for 20 minutes, then take it off and wash your face with water. Apple slices are rich in vitamins. Applying them on the pimple area can moisturize the skin and give pimples anti-inflammation.

Oatmeal

Three spoons of oats and two spoons of honey mixed evenly into a paste and then slowly paste, then apply a layer evenly on the face and wash with warm water after 15 minutes, which has a good effect on acne. Honey can reduce inflammation and enhance skin repair function, and oats can effectively absorb skin oil and maintain oil balance.

Aloe Vera & Cucumber

Consume 1 slice of aloe vera and 1 small cucumber juiced and add 1 spoon of honey, mix well and apply to the acne area several times a day. For severe acne, you can take aloe vera juice internally, once in the morning and once in the evening, 10ml each time, and stick to it for a period of time. Aloe vera can clear heat and reduce inflammation, cucumber contains lipase and other active enzymes, which can effectively melt the oil particles in acne, and high quality honey has the effect of nourishing the skin, the three used together, the acne effect is remarkable.

Diet regimen

Quit smoking and drinking

The nicotine contained in cigarettes will cause the body's blood vessels to constrict and slow down blood circulation, which will affect the blood to send nutrients to the skin cells, resulting in the lack of nutrients in the skin, slowing down the cell metabolism, aging cells and cell metabolites tend to accumulate on the surface skin causing pore blockage.

Eat less sweets

The most likely to attract pimples are sugary cakes and carbohydrate snacks, while fatty peanuts and nuts should also be eaten sparingly.

Do not be partial to food

Many people like to eat fish and meat, but not much like to eat vegetables. In fact, eating more vegetables is a good way to eliminate acne, such as carrots, spinach, etc. has the effect of enhancing the body's resistance, while peppers, cauliflower can be effective antibacterial. A balanced diet will help your body to be healthy and reduce the growth of acne.

Sleep Conditioning

The skin has the ability to self-repair, especially during the night sleep, if it is often stay up late can not ensure sufficient sleep is easy to cause the skin self-repair ability is weakened, and because the body endocrine is affected, easy to produce acne. The metabolism of the skin is generally carried out at 11 pm ~ 2 am, this time into the deep sleep state is the key to ensure the quality of sleep, but also the treatment of acne necessary conditions.

Acne Mark Removal

White atractylodes in vinegar

Usage: Go to a pharmacy and buy some Atractylodes slices, soak them in white rice vinegar for half a day, and then apply a slice to the acne scars every day for about half a minute, once in the morning and once in the evening. Efficacy: The remedy uses the ingredients of Chinese herbs to invigorate blood, de-bruise and bleach to play the role of lightening pigmentation, thus removing acne scars.

Barley and lily porridge

Boil 50 grams of barley and 15 grams of lily to make porridge, add appropriate amount of honey to mix and drink. It has the effect of detoxification, clearing the mind and calming the soul, and can lighten the acne marks.

Papaya Oats

Directions: Soak an appropriate amount of oatmeal in water for about 6~8 hours, take half of papaya juice, stir in skimmed milk, then put the drained oatmeal and stir well; put it on your face after cleansing and wash it off with water after 15 minutes. Effect: Exfoliate, promote skin metabolism, improve skin acne marks and make the skin more shiny and beautiful.

Papaya Honey

Directions: Scoop out half of papaya flesh, grind it into a puree, add fresh milk and honey, and mix well to form a paste. Apply on face for 10 minutes after cleansing and wash off with water. Effect: Papaya honey milk mask has antioxidant effect, can deep cleanse the skin, promote skin metabolism, prevent melanin deposition, shrink pores and lighten acne marks.

Detoxification and acne relief

Yoga detoxification exercises can put the skin in a relaxed state, accelerate the circulation of body fluids, which is conducive to the discharge of toxins from the body and eliminate acne.

Sun Pose

Effect: Strengthens the muscles of both legs, regulates the balance of nerves, promotes blood circulation in the head, and reduces the growth of acne. As shown in the figure below, the Sunward Pose can be broken down into three main steps. Stand up straight with legs together and hands on both sides of the body, keeping natural breathing. Inhale, take a large step backward with the left leg, while bending the right leg and keeping the left foot on the ground. Exhale, bend the right knee, bend the upper body backwards as far as possible, stretch the hands backwards, tilt the head upwards and look upwards with the eyes, hold for 5 to 10 seconds.

Downward dog pose

Effect: Lifting the transverse abdomen, lowering the heart rate, making people feel happy, stretching the torso, stretching the bladder meridian, facilitating body detoxification and eliminating acne. As shown in the figure below, Downward Facing Dog is divided into four steps as follows. Lie prone, feet apart, shoulder-width apart, hands on either side of the chest, fingers straight, and inhale. Exhale and push up the body, arms straight, head down, move in the direction of the feet, head on the ground, elbows straight, stretch the back, and sit with the hips on the heels. Straighten the legs and press the heels downward. Feet parallel, toes facing forward. Hold this position for one minute and breathe deeply. Inhale, take your head off the floor, extend your torso forward, lower your body slowly back to the floor and relax.

Massage

Use your knuckles to press the Foot San Li point, and finger hammer points to press the Yin Ling Quan and Tai Bai points to nourish the spleen, strengthen the stomach and remove stagnant dampness, and promote the body to detoxify and eliminate acne. Foot San Li is located four fingers below the outer knee eye and at the edge of the shin bone. The Yinlingquan point is located on the inner side of the calf, in the medial recess of the neck bone below the knee, opposite Yanglingquan; the Tai Bai point is located on the medial edge of the foot, when the first metatarsal is recessed below the small head.