So you're struggling with your last few times that you have had an acne breakout? You have tried a few different things, but haven't really bothered getting really serious.
Now though, you realize that things have to change, and you're willing to go to any length to ensure that you don't get any more skin blemishes.
So, where to start? The first place to look to change is lifestyle.
What do you eat, how often do you exercise, how do you sleep, are you aware of the hormonal cycles that your body runs in (yes boys, you have cycles too).
What do you eat? There are many foods that can really increase the chances of getting a breakout.
Oily food leads to oily skin.
Anything that is processed, like flour, sugar, rice products, all play a role.
Basically aim to eat unprocessed and raw foods, and avoid anything that isn't natural or derived directly from natural products (such as olive oil or juices).
Foods high in antioxidants are good, there are also certain minerals such as zinc which you need to ingest through your diet (via certain types of fish and supplements.
We all know that sleeping well and exercising every day will help you to reduce stress, and get you through the day far easier than if you don't do much of either.
There is a direct correlation between these two, stress, and how much acne you have.
To really get a handle on how things are going in your body, it is wise to monitor these over a number of weeks.
Pay very close attention to exactly how your body is responding to certain habits and foods and toxins such as alcohol and caffeine.
The more willing you are to experiment and try new things, the better you will be.