Harsh beauty treatments have grown in popularity in recent years and more and more teens are looking for medications against severe acne. However, some of these products are associated with harmful side effects. For example, Isotretinoin used in Accutance fights acne by decreasing the amount of oil produced naturally by the skin glands. Although decreasing the secretion of oil can lead to less inflammation or scarring of the skin, side effects include dry skin or even nosebleeds.
In order to be able to look after your skin properly, you have to first determine which skin type you have. This can help you not only know what products to use, but also what to avoid. The five basic skin types are normal, oily, dry, sensitive and combination. The type of skin you have is genetically determined. But what you eat and how you take care of your health is important for both the health and the beauty of your skin later in life.
Cleansing is important for all the skin types as it can keep pores tight. Mositurizers are also important to retain surface moisture and balance the moisture content in the skin. The inner glow of skin relies on nutrients such as Vitamin A, B and E. Eating leafy vegetables and drinking enough water can help your skin retain inner glow.
Oily skin is the type which is most prone to acne. The oil balance in this type of skin can be influenced by various reasons such as stress, hormonal imbalance and genetics. Oily skin often gets dehydrated because of the constant efforts to remove excess oil.
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