Having clogged pores leads to blemishes, breakouts and acne.We all know that accumulated sebum and touching your face often can cause breakouts, but these are not the only reasons you have to watch out for. Justeen reveals the other things that can also clog you pores.
- Smog
Air pollution will always be present in an urban area and comes from many sources such as automobile exhaust, power plants, factories and many consumer products. Smog is an air pollution that was originally named for the mixture of smoke and fog in the air. It contains carbon monoxide that can damage and kills skin cells. It can set on your pores and it will be worse when mixed with sweat.
Our tip: Wipe away sweat with a facial wipe or wash your face as soon as you get to your destination. - Dirty Hair
Your tresses can transfer dirt on your face that causes break outs. You can experience having zits on the side of your face, it’s time to wash and shampoo your hair.
- Sunnies & Eyeglasses
Eyeglasses helps you see things clearly and sunnies protects you from harmful sun rays. Both of them have their own purpose but they can cause your pores to clog.
Our tips: Disinfect your glasses with anti-bacterial wipes before using them. Wash your glasses regularly since they are collect dirt and bacteria over time. Store your glasses on case every time you are take them off.
- Moisturizer & Sunblock
Using the wrong type of skin care products can be too rich for your skin causing it to be oily. During summer, your skin produce much heavier oil and can cause pimples.
Our tip: Try to use oil free gel cream if you have an oily to combination skin.
- Dead & Dry Skin
Your skin relies on its lipid layer to protect from possible irritants(such as bacteria, viruses and fungi) and to maintain consistent cell turnover. When your skin becomes dry, its ability to perform these tasks is inadequate, causing buildup of skin cells on the surface of the skin(clog pores) that can easily become irritated and inflamed, creating a potential breeding ground for acne.
Our tip: Reward yourself by exfoliating your skin once a week.
- Unclean Sheets
Your natural body oils, dead skins and dust are all present in you pillowcase, blankets and bedsheet. Like anything else that transfers dirt and oil to your skin, pillowcases can be the cause of acne mechanica, according to Dr. David E. Bank, director and founder of The Center for Dermatology, Cosmetic & Laser Surgery.
“Acne mechanica is any type of acne that is the result of material or objects touching your face. When your pillowcase isn’t laundered or changed regularly, a build-up of dirt and oil from the environment as well as your skin and hair touching the pillow is transferred back to your skin. This can clog pores and cause blemishes.”
Our tip:
Wash your face every night. Seems obvious, but this will help to prevent dirt, grime or makeup from getting onto your bedding. Be sure to consult a dermatologist first for them to assess your skin and recommend the best cleansing treatment.
Sleep on pillowcases made out of natural fabrics. These materials themselves breathe better and transfer less oil. Also, if you are using acne medications containing benzoyl peroxide or retinol, these products can deposit onto the pillowcase. So make sure your fabrics are white because the topical treatments will bleach them and interact with the fabric.
Launder your pillowcases every two to three days. This ensures you’re not lying on a pillowcase with several days’ worth of oil soaked into it or pooled on the surface. Dr. Bank cautions that liquid fabric softener and dryer sheets leave behind a waxy residue that is highly pore clogging. Avoid using fabric softener on your pillowcases. Fragrance-free fabric softeners aren’t any better — in this case, it’s the softening agents that are a problem for acne-prone skin.(via huffingtonpost.com)
Wash your face every night. Seems obvious, but this will help to prevent dirt, grime or makeup from getting onto your bedding. Be sure to consult a dermatologist first for them to assess your skin and recommend the best cleansing treatment.
Sleep on pillowcases made out of natural fabrics. These materials themselves breathe better and transfer less oil. Also, if you are using acne medications containing benzoyl peroxide or retinol, these products can deposit onto the pillowcase. So make sure your fabrics are white because the topical treatments will bleach them and interact with the fabric.
Launder your pillowcases every two to three days. This ensures you’re not lying on a pillowcase with several days’ worth of oil soaked into it or pooled on the surface. Dr. Bank cautions that liquid fabric softener and dryer sheets leave behind a waxy residue that is highly pore clogging. Avoid using fabric softener on your pillowcases. Fragrance-free fabric softeners aren’t any better — in this case, it’s the softening agents that are a problem for acne-prone skin.(via huffingtonpost.com)
- Makeup
Certain makeup ingredients(like Wheat Germ Oil, Algae Extract, Carrageenans, Red Algae and Potassium Chloride) can clog your pores, allergic reactions and other skin problems.
Our tip: Avoid keeping makeup on your face longer than you need to makes it more likely to settle in your pores. Never sleep with makeup on your face. Use applicators that are clean and bacteria free. Clean and disinfect them with alcohol or antibiotic soap. Most importantly, visit your dermatologist and ask about the makeup products that is suitable for your face.
- Sweet and Greasy Foods
Foods high in sugar and carbs may cause an acne break out.”Your body responds by cranking out more insulin, which increases the production of skin oils and contributes to the clogging of follicles. It can wreak havoc on your skin,” says Valori Treloar, MD, a dermatologist in Newton, Mass., and coauthor of The Clear Skin Diet.
- Cellphone
A study led by researchers from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, 780 swab samples were taken—half from phones and half from their owners’ hands—and revealed that 92 percent of the subjects’ hands and 82 percent of their phones had some kind of bacteria on them. Unclean cellphone screens can cause acne especially that some people hold cell phones to their faces and talk for a long period of time.
Our tip: Make sure to clean your phone with an antibacterial wipe daily. Use a head set or headphone with your cellphone.
Our tip: Make sure to clean your phone with an antibacterial wipe daily. Use a head set or headphone with your cellphone.
