What is a Clear Skin?
Clear skin is skin that’s free from any blemishes. Skin blemishes can include rashes, blackheads, papules, nodules and more. 95% of people aged 11 to 30 are affected by breakouts to some extent alone.
How To Have Clear Skin in South Africa
1. Avoid Touching Your Face
Picking at your face may be doing more harm to your skin than you may know. As tempting as it is to pop a pimple or to just casually just feel on your skin, it is best not to do so.
It spreads dirt all over your face causing acne or if you are popping pimples you may end up with dark spots that are hard to remove.
2. Drink More Water
This is might be cliché but in reality, it’s quite helpful. Keeping yourself hydrated feeds the skin from the inside. Drinking at least the required amount of water (2L per day) may aid in clearing out your skin.
You might need to get used to visiting the toilet more often than usual.
3. Change or Wash Your Pillow Case Frequently
Your pillow is one of the many things that harbor a lot of bacteria. The dirt may come from hair that is not covered during sleep.
Hair is usually full of oils from hair sprays and moisturizers and if not covered may lead to staining your pillow. Making sure your face rests on a clean pillow can help reduce the risk of bacteria spreading on your skin as you sleep.
4. Wash Your Face Twice Daily
Although many people do have skin care routines, others do not. And for those with no routine, it is just fine because washing your face removes dirt and oils that may make your pores stand out too much.
Washing your face in the morning and at night helps reduce the dirt that may be on your face and helps maintain clean skin.
How can I make myself clear skin?
Start with lifestyle changes like twice-daily cleansing, healthy eating, gentle moisturizers, and plenty of sleep. You should be aware of sun damage.
Make sure to protect your skin by wearing sunscreen, finding shelter when you are outdoors, and wearing hats to shield your skin from the sun.