While common, it can be a pain and also make you feel insecure during a time growing up…can CBD and other things helps?

It is very common, but can really do a number on people. A large portion of those 11-30 get acne at some point, but even those older can find it popping up. It is a pain to treat and what tiggers it is not fully understood, but science has come up with ideas and solutions. And yes, some chocolate can contribute to the problem.

Acne is a skin condition when your hair follicles become plugged with oil and dead skin cells. It causes whiteheads, blackheads or pimples, and long term, potential scarring. Canada and the US spent over $10 billion dollars on over the counter products last year to treat acne. Not every product helps and it is smart, to take a break and make a sensible, effective plan to help the problem in the short and long term. Learn your skin type Before racing to load your cart with products, it is important to know your skin type. Having this knowledge will helps choose better products to treat break outs more efficiently. According to Dermstore, there are seven skin types: normal, oily, dry/dehydrated, combination, acne-prone, sensitive and mature. CBD While more research needs to be done, there is evidence CBD can help with acne. CBD, which has minimal THC and does not get you high, helps reduce inflammation. This is critical in skin care. Certain CBDs acts directly on the cells that make sebum, which can help balance oil production and reduce inflammation, making for healthier skin. Consider using a well reviewed CBD cream to combat acne. Take care of your face Wash your face twice a day — when you wake up and before you go to bed. You’ll also want to wash your face when you finish an activity that makes you sweat. If you do it several times a day, it can further irritate your skin, leading to more breakouts. Be gentle when washing your face and other skin with acne. You want to use a mild, non-comedogenic cleanser. Apply the cleanser lightly with your fingertips, using a circular motion. Gently rinse it off with warm water, using only your fingers. Then pat your skin dry with a clean towel. When sweating, use a clean towel to gently pat sweat from your skin. Try a brief detox High glycemic foods, processed foods, and sugar can be triggers for acne. This would include chocolate with high milk and sugar content.  These foods and sweets can cause the skin to break out, especially is a tendency toward acne. If the skin is feeling patchy and uncomfortable and more zits are appearing than usual, go on a brief detox and document progress. Eliminate sugars, white breads, pasta, and other processed foods. Give it two weekend see the results and then slow add things back in your diet. Find a way to manage stress Research shows, stress correlates with acne severity. While it may not cause the outbreak, it can make it worse. It can trigger changing a person’s hormone balance and the skin’s immune function. When a person is stressed, the body releases cortisol. Which can lead to the wording of acne. Find way to deal with stress in a healthy way including physical activity, meditation, reading, yoga, or and more. Don’t overuse products It’s common to want to attack pimples as soon as they appear, but, while hard, what’s most advisable is to let your skin breathe, at least for a bit. While acne treatments are meant to get rid of that extra skin as soon as possible, they tend to be harsh and irritating. Once the skin is irritated, it becomes a painful mess with aggravating pimples. And it can lead to trouble mending the skin. Give the product or treatment time to work, usually 6 to 8 weeks. If there is no sign of improvement by then, you try another product. Complete clearing generally takes 3 to 4 months.

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