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Natural Skin Care Remedies for Teens

By Kristin Gabriel

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When a teenager wakes up to a big zit on their nose, they think they have a big problem. But the good news is that there are ways to both treat and prevent common skin problems using natural skin care products.

Pimples start when the skin's pores become clogged with sebum or oil that is meant to lubricate hair and skin. For teenagers, their hormones go into overdrive during puberty, causing the sebum to go into overproduction. The T-zone area of the face - chin, nose and chin - is typically where you will see the development of acne breakouts or pimples, which is the most common teenage ailment. Plus, there are many oil-producing glands located in this area.

Here are a few tips to help prevent and quickly clear up acne breakouts using natural, organic skin care products:
1) Wash your face gently two times per day with warm water and a mild soap such as a goats milk soap.
2) Do not ever scrub, but gently massage your face very gently in circular motions.
3) the skin will become irritated if you scrub too hard or over wash your face.
4) When using a natural skin care regimen, never pop a pimple. It might push infected matter further into the skin which leads to even more redness, swelling and scarring.

Remember that your skin will slough off 500,000 to one million dead skin cells every day. Think what happens when we apply moisturizer to our skin - these tiny dead cells can be transmitted to the container allowing for bacterial growth to flourish.

Remove all makeup before going to bed at night. Try not to ever touch your face with your fingers or hands. Be sure to always clean your eyewear -- glasses or sunglasses frequently as it will help keep any oil from clogging the pores on the skin around your eyes and nose. Be sure you wash your hands before applying makeup and/or makeup remover, cleanser, face cream, or medicine. Always use fresh makeup. Toss away any out old makeup especially if it smells funny or looks old. Also make sure that you don't lean on objects with your face or chin, such as a telephone receiver or cell phone. You don't want to be touching your face to the phone due to spreading bacteria. You should also use a wipe on your phone to clean it often.

Some people get acne on other parts of their body such as the back or arms, so don't wear tight clothing over acne in these places because your skin needs to breathe. Also keep in mind that headbands, scarves, and caps also collect dirt, so make sure they are clean. Shampoo your hair often and be sure it is always clean and out of your face, as this will help prevent dirt and oil from clogging pores.

Do not go out in the sun because it will damage to skin and lead to wrinkles, plus a tan may worsen acne. If you're worried about acne, use natural skin care products and talk to a dermatologist with the knowledge to help you find the natural skin care treatment method that's best for your skin.

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