Waking up and finding little red pimples on your skin can instantly leave you frustrated with the realization that acne has formed. According to healthline.com, acne can form easily as our skin is covered in tiny pores, especially across our face. Pores connect to the surface of our skin through the sebaceous gland, which produces an oily substance called sebum. Sebum is essential for cleaning up dead skin cells, but it also can cause skin problems.
Therefore, if too much of sebum is produced by the sebaceous gland, then the overflow of oil can clog the pore. No one wants that! And when the oil and sebum combine to plug the gland which can clog your pores. These excess bacteria can lead to swelling or inflammation around the jammed pore, creating a pimple on your skin. Ugg.
So how can we avoid acne and the development of new acne outbreaks. Well maintaining clean and moisturized skin, washing twice a day is the first major step in having clear, healthy skin. No one wants acne on their face, obviously, so here are four acne hacks to help clear your skin starting right now:
1. DIY Scrubs
DIY Scrubs are not only fun to make, but also have proven to work! Most DIY Scrubs call for natural ingredients like honey, fruit, and milk. One helpful DIY scrub would be to use one tablespoon of plain low-fat milk or yogurt, and one tablespoon of natural honey. Mix the milk and honey together and apply to your skin. Let it sit on your skin for 10-15 minutes and then gently wash off your skin with washcloth. This mixture helps to get rid of all the dead skin cells on your face. Make sure you use Olivella’s Moisturizer Cream when finished to hydrate your skin.
2. Get the Right Amount of Sleep
Sleepassociation.org reports that 37% of 20-39 year olds report short sleep duration while 40% of 40-59-year-old report the same issue and 35.3% of adults claim less than 7 hours of sleep during a typical 24-hour period. Wow, fatigue reigns. But the damage is not just to our energy level, but also to our skin. These statistics show that adults are not getting enough sleep while they need at least 7-9 hours to sleep according to the same report. A significant lack of sleep is not ideal for your skin as it will begin to produce more sebum and even more stress on your body. A full night’s rest, night after night can affect your skin, your attitude and your body. So, get to bed, try cat naps too 😊
3. Eat Healthy
What you put into your body directly effects how your body functions. Annemariegianni.com states that avoiding foods that trigger acne like sugars, junk food, fast food, and milk can help you obtain clear skin. These types of foods trigger hormonal functions that increase inflammation on your skin. Try to stick to food and drinks like green tea, fruits, vegetables, and probiotics.
Since our bodies are 70% water, staying hydrated is extremely beneficial for your skin. Drinking water fights dryness on your skin and gets rid of unnecessary toxins. Having 8 glasses of water a day will not only help your skin, but will also help your diet too.
4. Exfoliate and Moisturize your skin!
Applying all natural and vegan products to your skin is necessary for fixing the acne on your face. Use Olivella’s Daily Cleansing Tissues every night to remove oil, sweat, and makeup from your face. Next, wash your face with Olivella’s Exfoliating Face and Body Wash. The natural apricot seeds contained in our Exfoliating Face and Body Wash will help to remove all excess oil left on your skin. To top it all off, finish with Olivella’s Moisturizing Face Cream to moisturize and perfect the condition of your skin.
