Stop the Spots!

Hi! Let's take action against one of our worst enemies: acne, which includes blemishes, whiteheads, blackheads and so on.Banishing blemishes should be at the top of our survival skills. Even though there's no guaranteed way to prevent them from rearing, I've just collected a few tricks to fending the majority off.

1) First of all, be a smart shopper: search for moisturizing lotions and make upthat says"noncomedogenic" or "nonacnegenic" on the label.These two terms refer to ingredients that could irritate your skin.

2) Secondly, if you suffer from oily or acne-prone skin nix the hair spray and gel, as they contain oils that cause pimples on your forehead and around your hairlines. If you can't do without these beautifiers, just cover your face with a towel when spraying hairspray.

3) Don't wear tight caps, toques or handkerchiefs on your head. Stay away from tight materials that don't breathe, rub and irritate the skin.

4) You’re not allowed to pick or squeeze the little blighters, so you definitely need to know how to conceal them!

- Spread Oil free moisturiser all over your face. Use your finger to pat a little extra moisturiser on the zit and give ita second to absorb. By doing this the surface of the spot will be smooth rather than crusty and flaky.

- Use your fingertip or a small makeup brush to cover the zit in concealer. Don’t overblend, just pat it gently. Choose a concealer that matches your skin tone or one that is slightly darker.

- Set the concealer with a yellow toned powder on a cotton powder puff. Wipe off the excess with a small makeupbrush.

5) Remember: you are what you eat! So do your best to incorporate fresh foods into your diet. Substitute a piece of fruit or fresh vegetables for candy bars and greasy potato chips whenever possible.

6) Ask your dermatologist or pharmacist to recommend an over-the-counter acne wash containing benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid - two effective acne-fighting ingredients.That’s all... good job!