Unsightly acne, pimples and blemishes can completely ruin even the most perfect prom dress. In your preparation for your junior or senior prom, you also want to stop and think about your skin. Do not wait until the last minute to attempt to fix any acne problems. The time to start is NOW!
3 Tips for Getting Rid of Acne in Time for Prom!
1. Drink more water: I hate to sound like a broken record with this piece of advice, but it can not be stressed enough. Sodas, coffee, processed sugars and things of that nature wreak havoc on your skin. This is especially true during your teen-age years, so chugging a two liter of Coke for breakfast every morning is a really bad idea. To get your skin prom-ready, I would advise that you start cutting out sodas, caffeine and sugars as much as two months in advance. Increase your water and natural juice intake significantly. By doing this, you will cause your body to flush out the toxins that cause dull looking acne prone skin. You’ll soon have that beautiful glow just like your favorite Hollywood celeb!
2. Cut back on the make-up: Asking you to lay-off the heavy makeup for awhile may be the equivalent of asking you to give up text messaging or social networking, but your skin will thank you for it – trust me! We use makeup to accentuate all of our wonderful features and assets, but it can also be damaging to your skin as well. This is especially true if you are lazy about washing your face thoroughly every night before bed. It’s natural to use foundation as a cover up to your existing acne problems, but it will also exacerbate the issue even more. Go light on the foundation for a solid 4 weeks before prom – you’ll be glad you did.
3. Exfoliate! Exfoliate! Exfoliate!: Over the counter exfoliating products are a great way to bring life back to your skin. Starting today, exfoliate three to four times per week and watch your skin do a complete 180! Keep in mind, exfoliating is something you do in addition to normal cleansing. Cleansing rids your skin of the built up dirt and exfoliation helps to remove the layers of dead skin leaving behind a fresh vibrant face.
Our final tip and most important – is to avoid stressing out! One thing that we all know for certain is that stress does a number on our skin. It’s easier said than done, but enjoy this moment, chill out – and make some great memories!