Spot adivce:

Achieving clearer skin!

What not to do:

• If you have a huge spot that you think is the most hideous thing in the world and you just want to get rid of it, please DON'T squeeze/pop it, as tempting as this is it could end up leaving a scar on you face or could even make the spot worse! Popping a spot can also cause you to break out in even more spots if you touch over areas of your face after popping it!
• If you are starting to break out with lots of spots DON'T panic! Most people think that scrubbing and scrubbing your face will help get rid of the spots quicker but really all you are doing is drying out your skin and this will cause you skin to break out even more (the more oil you scrub away the more will be produced)
• Try not to touch/itch your face to much throughout the day, your hands carry germs and you are spreading these germs all over your face.
• NEVER sleep with face make up on, always make sure you wipe it off before you go to bed, keeping it on will not let your skin breath and will encourage spots.
• If you use makeup brushes, make sure you clean them regularly!

Diet:  Diet doesn't really play to big of a role in break outs but there are some things that can trigger it off (but this depend on the person)

• It is said that drinking too much milk and eating too much dairy can trigger break outs. I wouldn't say cut down on milk but if you are having a really bad break out or acne problems recently this may be the reason.
• Drinking plenty of water can help clear your skin, so try and drink as much as possible throughout the day!
• Cut down on the fast food: it is okay to have a bit of fast food but if you are living on take aways and going to fast food restaurants most of the week, this may be the cause of your spots.

Other ways to help prevent/help reduce breakouts:

• If you are recently breaking out and are thinking of trying out a face wash I recomment clean and clean deep action cream wash oil free (I did a review on it in one of my previous blogs) it really works wonders! Don't just get the first face wash you see or one that I suggest, go out and search for the one that's right for your skin type and type of breakout- using the wrong product for your skin could make things worse or even start your skin breaking out for the first time (if it hasn't before)
• Try not to use any oily products if you are breaking out, especially if you are using a moisturiser, the last thing you want to do is add even more oil to your face.
• If you're one of those people who is always wearing foundation, try and give your skin a day off once in a while. If you are a bit self conscious of your skin, do it on a weekend or a day when you are stuck in the house- this will really do your skin good!
• Wash you face twice a day, day and night; also moisturise in the night straight after (once again all with oil-free products.
• Break outs can also be caused by stress or lack of sleep so just make sure you take five or so minutes in the day to just relax and try to get early nights when you can.
• If it's your time of the month then there's not a lot you can do if for break outs, all I can say is just keep at the face washing routine and if worst comes to worst cover it up with a bit of concealer ( make sure you wash the concealer off at night).

Note: To all those girls who haven't had any serious skin issues and don't really break out, some of this information may not apply to you, please don't start using products and face washes that are not needed, this could cause you to have skin problems. Once you start using products your skin relies on them, so only use them if you feel you really need to.

 

Scars: If there are any of you who have scars left form spots don't panic! There are a few things you can try: 

• Moisturiser could help reduce them (get oil-free)
• You could try using bio oil or ask a shop assistant to help find another suitable alternative.
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Thanks for reading! I hoped this advice helps some of you guys!

Much love

Maria

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