As a sufferer from imperfect skin, I have been interested to learn about what sorts of things affect my outbreaks as there are so many myths out there that it is due to diet and exercise (two things I don’t do very well, ok at all if I am honest).

I have gathered all the information I have read historically, and hope the below offers some useful info and tips to you.

 

Face (all over)

  • Due to: Clogged pores, mainly due to lack of make up removal or even holding mobile phone close
  • Tips: Thoroughly cleanse skin before bed and first thing in the morning (& keep your mobile clean!)

Forehead

  • Due to: Toxins (top = bladder, middle = digestion and lower = liver)
  • Tips: Toxin drawing products (i.e. masks) and plenty of water

Nose

  • Due to: Irregularities of the skin (especially if you suffer from colds, asthma etc)
  • Tips: Gentle scrub, salicylic acid, moisturise

Mouth

  • Due to: Too much products (i.e. over use of lipbalm or lipstick)
  • Tips: Sudocrem, vaseline (which is non pore clogging yet offers moisture)

Chin

  • Due to: Changes in hormones
  • Tips: Lavendar oil, simple skincare

Neck

  • Due to: Adrenaline and stress related
  • Tips: Salicylic acid, tea tree cream/gel

Chest

  • Due to: Severe breakouts can be due to genetic problems
  • Tips: Baby talc, calendula cream, ibuprofen gel, don’t scrub

Back

  • Due to: Sweating, exercising and not showering immediately (or if on shoulder, due to handbag rubbing)
  • Tips: Tea tree oil, spot busting washes

Bottom

  • Due to: Lack of exfoliating and moisturising
  • Tips: Scrub, moisturise, treat with sudocrem

Arms

  • Due to: Overproduction of dead cells and poor circulation
  • Tips: Salicylic acid, moisturise

Legs

  • Due to: Damaged hair follicles and shaving
  • Tips: Bathe in tea tree, try other hair removal methods such as waxing

I hope you find this useful, but please do add your tips in the comments box below x

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