It’s the bane of youth and the destroyer of vulnerable self-esteem. Acne. We’ve all been through the awkward pangs of adolescence and the changes brought on by a sudden new flood of hormones. But some side effects of this natural transition in life are less pleasant than others.
First, what is acne?
The pores in your skin are designed to serve as escape hatches that the body can use to dump unnecessary waste. When toxins and oil builds up in the pores, they can become blocked. The skin naturally covers and remedies this block by forming what appears as a pimple. It’s natural. Everyone can get this result if they have oily pores that become blocked.
This is more pronounced in teenagers because the sudden flood of hormones that signal the change into adulthood kick the facial oils into high gear. It’s an unfortunate byproduct of the hormonal surge. However, there are several things about modern lifestyles that contribute to excessive toxins in the facial pores and we can make the choice to eliminate those in favor of a more free, unclogged, and cleansed detox of toxins through the pores.
First… Avoid foods and drinks that increase the oil content in your bloodstream and, ultimately, your skin. These include things laden with high-fructose corn syrup like soda, as well as sugary candies and greasy fried food. All of this puts an added strain on the body to dump the toxins, which usually end up being routed to the pores.
Second… Excercise and good old fashioned sweating are natural ways to help the body eliminate toxins through the pores without an excessive build-up that results in pimples. Sweating clears the pores and helps the toxins flow out without unsightly blockages.
Third… Keep your face clean! This seems obvious and, in truth, it’s the one thing most people agree on and most anti-acne campaigns focus on. But it’s not the only thing. Keeping your pores scrubbed and cleaned out allows the toxins to escape easily but if you aren’t keeping your body cleansed inside, you’re fighting against yourself.
Growing up is tough… but it isn’t unmanageable.Stay clean with simple body cleanse techniques and you’ll feel more triumphant in the battle against low self esteem.