New Year, New Look. But for those with acne, the Spring Festival is not only a time for family reunion, but also a critical period for fighting acne! Faced with the temptation of delicious food and chaotic work and rest schedule, how can you keep your skin in good condition? This Spring Festival acne-fighting guide, from diet to skincare, will help you easily deal with acne troubles and glow with new skin in the New Year!
Diet:
There are many gatherings during the Spring Festival, and the temptation of delicious food is hard to resist, but sisters with acne skin need to pay special attention to their dietary choices. High GI foods (foods with a high glycemic index) are the "invisible killers" of acne. High GI foods can trigger glycation reactions, stimulate sebum secretion, and lead to acne outbreaks. Therefore, controlling diet is an important part of acne skin care.
1. Does eating hot pot really cause acne?
Hotpot is a "regular" for Spring Festival gatherings, but many people worry that eating hotpot will aggravate acne. In fact, hotpot itself does not directly cause acne, the problem lies in the greasy food and high-sugar drinks that go with it. These foods stimulate sebum secretion, clog pores, and thus cause acne. It is recommended to choose a clear soup base, eat more vegetables, less sauces, and avoid high-sugar drinks.
2. Is milk really the "killer" of acne-prone skin?
Studies have shown that milk (especially skim milk) is closely related to the occurrence of acne. The hormones and sugars in milk may stimulate the sebaceous glands and cause acne to worsen. Even low-fat milk cannot completely avoid this problem. Therefore, sisters with acne should try to reduce their milk intake, especially milk tea (milk + sugar), which should be avoided!
3. Recommended foods for acne-prone skin
Low GI foods: such as oats, whole wheat bread, green leafy vegetables, etc., can stabilize blood sugar and reduce the risk of acne.
Foods rich in zinc: such as oysters and pumpkin seeds. Zinc can regulate sebum secretion and help fight inflammation.
Foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids: such as salmon and walnuts. Omega-3 fatty acids have anti-inflammatory effects and can relieve acne redness and swelling.
Skincare :
1. Daily skin care focus
Refreshing and oil-controlling: The core problem of acne-prone skin is excessive oil secretion. Choose refreshing and oil-controlling lotions and emulsions to maintain the water and oil balance of the skin and avoid clogging of pores.
Stable and anti-inflammatory: Inflammation is the main cause of recurrent acne. Use skin care products containing anti-inflammatory ingredients (such as Centella Asiatica and tea tree essential oil) to help soothe the skin and reduce the recurrence of acne.
2. Emergency measures to combat acne
Even with proper daily care, occasional acne breakouts are inevitable. At this time, you can use acne patches or ointments for first aid:
Hydrocolloid acne patch: can absorb secretions, isolate bacteria, and accelerate acne healing.
Ointment: Ointments containing salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide can quickly reduce inflammation and kill bacteria and are suitable for emergency use.
Spring Festival tips:
The most important thing in the New Year is to be happy! If you indulge yourself occasionally, don't blame yourself too much. Enjoying food appropriately and keeping a happy mood is also a kind of "stress relief" for the skin. Of course, after indulging yourself, remember to adjust your diet and skin care rhythm in time to get your skin back on track.
It is not difficult to fight acne during the Spring Festival. The key lies in diet control and scientific skin care. Choose low-GI foods, avoid high-sugar and high-fat foods, focus on refreshing oil control and anti-inflammatory care, and use first aid products such as acne patches to easily deal with emergencies. In the new year, I hope every sister with acne can have healthy and smooth skin and greet every day with confidence!
Happy New Year, and may you successfully fight acne!
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Editor: kiki Jia