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Have you ever tried waking up in the morning only to be surprised by a huge zit on your nose? Definitely, most of the girls like me out there have tried it. Taking care of one’s skin has never been easy among teenagers for it sets a solid foundation during our later years. Oily skin, blackheads, and acne are common among teenagers who are under puberty. This is a high time when our hormones get to produce so much sebum or oil that lubricates our skin and hair. If this sebum clogs our skin pores, a pimple starts to appear on our body parts especially in our face!

However, do not fret! Us, girls only need to do simple things to keep our skin nice, fresh, and acne-free! Normally, genetics and hormones cause skin problems, but the main culprit is still bad hygiene and improper care. Saying this, avoiding skin problems can be as easy as 1-2-3. By following these simple tips, a girl can say bye-bye to bad skin!

One of the tings that we have to do is to wash our face at least twice a day with warm water and a mild soap especially made for removing acne.  One may opt to use a facial wash formulation that suits her skin type. Gently massage your face with circular motion. It is important that you don’t scrub because it causes skin irritation.  After cleansing, apply a moisturizer.  Moisture is the skin’s nourishment. It keeps the skin soft and supple. Without enough moisture, your skin looks dull and lifeless. However, a person with an oily skin might need to do it lesser like once a day. Choose a moisturizer that will suit your skin type the best, but one that contains benzoyl peroxide is highly recommended by dermatologists. This will definitely decrease oil and bacteria.

The second one is to protect ourselves from too much exposure from the sun by wearing a sunscreen cream!  The sun is very important for our lives, but it can also be harmful to us. The rays from the sun contain UV rays that bring harm to our skin. In fact, ninety percent (90%) of premature aging (read: wrinkles!) is caused by the sun. This is why it is very important to use sunscreen cream. Sunscreen cream protects our skin from the UV rays that cause wrinkles and even skin cancer. Use sunscreen with a minimum of SPF 15, although, I would recommend something higher. If you are doing an outdoor activity and will have prolonged sun-exposure, do not forget to make use of it and reapply when needed.

           

Last, but not definitely the least is not to pop pimples! It may be tempting at times, but we definitely shouldn’t. Popping pimples may cause infected material to be pushed further into the skin that will cause more swelling, redness, or worse, scarring. It is important that you seek the help of a dermatologist especially when you notice it before a big event like the prom.

          

  Looking good is never easy. Nevertheless, skin-care does not need to be tedious. Just follow these simple steps and I am sure you will have a nice-looking and healthy skin in your lifetime!