Simple “at home” tips for reducing acne
The acne battle can be fought on the home front using a few simple tips from acne experts and Kairos Acne Care Solutions founders Doreen Campbell, RN and Catherine Parker, NP.
First, a very simple tip is changing your pillowcase more often. Oils from your hair care products and also just your natural production of oils create a loop of contact from your pillowcase back on to your skin all night long. Many of the oils in hair care products create a slick and shiny look for your hair, but when those oils get on your face… YUK! Who wants slick and shiny skin? Definitely, not acne sufferers!
That brings us to our next tip. Why use hair care products that can aggravate your acne? Kairos Acne Care Solutions offers a line of seven hair care products that are completely safe for acne sufferers. They contain only safe oils and also contain acne-fighting medication so that not only do they prevent acne, they also fight existing acne! Then you don’t even have to worry about your pillowcase, you can roll around in Kairos all night long and let it heal and prevent breakouts.
Third, you must evaluate your diet. Many people think that foods like chocolate, greasy foods, or sodas cause acne breakouts. When, in reality, there are no studies that prove that is the case. What has been proven is that the hormones that are added to our dairy and meat products can definitely increase acne. If you are a dairy or meat lover, try switching to organic foods instead and see if that doesn’t help reduce your breakouts.
Fourth, simple relaxation is a must! Stress causes an increase in hormonal release, and as we just mentioned, hormones can wreak havoc on acne. Just some downtime everyday to regroup and relax can work wonders for our appearance!
Fifth… this one is for they guys! Tired of those nasty bumps on your neck after shaving? Try using an electric razor instead of a straight-edged razor. Also, make sure you shave everyday so the follicles don’t become irritated!
