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How to treat Breakout on your skin

Published

9 years ago

July 23, 2015

Sahara Weekly

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I got several mails over the past week from people asking me to talk more about breakout and dealing with it. Well, It’s practically inevitable that you’ll get a bad breakout at some point in your life. While acne is common with teenagers, adults can experience skin problems that are brought on by stress, hormones, or makeup irritation. While a breakout won’t disappear overnight, you can learn how to gently treat and conceal most mild and moderate breakouts.

Treating Breakouts

Wash your face. Use your hands instead of a washcloth, which can irritate your skin and wash with a gentle cleanser. Use lukewarm water, since hot water can dry out and irritate your skin. You should wash your face twice a day, probably once in the morning and once at night to remove makeup. Avoid washing your breakout too much, since this can irritate your skin and actually make it worse.

Gently towel dry and moisturize your face. Use a very soft towel and carefully pat your face dry. Do not rub the towel over your skin. Then, softly apply a non-comedogenic moisturizer, so that your pores won’t clog.

Give a home remedy a try. Look to your kitchen before purchasing acne treatments. While many of these lack scientific backing, many people claim they help clear up breakouts. As with any acne treatment, watch your skin for signs of irritation after trying a new treatment.

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Lemon juice is a popular at home treatment. Simply dab your blemishes with a cotton ball soaked in lemon juice. Let sit for thirty minutes, then rinse with cold water. Lemon juice is a disinfectant that can kill the bacteria causing acne. It’s also a natural exfoliant and can lighten the skin which can hide inflammation from blemishes.
Honey is well known for its antiseptic and antibacterial properties. While you can apply it directly to the skin, let sit, and then rinse off with water, you can also make an herbal honey mask. Combine honey with milk, applesauce, yogurt, aloe vera, or egg white and apply to your skin. Let sit and then rinse off with water.
Avoid using toothpaste, which can actually trigger pimples and cause allergic reactions.Likewise, you should avoid applying crushed aspirin, since it could also irritate your skin.

Apply a topical treatment. Find an acne treatment product that works well with your skin. Common ingredients include benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, and tea tree oil.^[7] Pay attention to how your skin reacts and stop using if you notice inflammation, irritation, or dryness.

Benzoyl Peroxide is used to kill bacteria that can cause acne, but it may take up to four weeks to notice results. Salicylic Acid can unclog pores and reduce redness or swelling. It too requires time and constant use. Tea Tree Oil is also a milder way to kill bacteria that causes acne.Be sure to dilute it before applying.
Most moderate acne will require a combination of treatments. If your acne doesn’t start clearing up after about six weeks, you may need to get a prescription for a systemic treatment.

Start a systemic treatment. These oral treatments are often prescribed by a dermatologist and include antibiotics, retinoids or vitamin A derivatives, and oral contraceptives. Oral treatments are used for moderate to severe acne and may have noticeable side effects.

Antibiotics are usually prescribed to treat the inflammation of severe acne. Most oral antibiotics are used for less than six months, since your they will gradually lose effectiveness. For this reason, oral antibiotics are often used in addition to other treatments that focus on the cause of your acne. Examples of oral antibiotics include tetracycline, minocycline, and doxycycline.
Oral retinoids or vitamin A derivatives are reserved for the most severe acne that hasn’t responded to other treatment. Side effects of Isotretinoin include increased risk of depression, suicide, and inflammatory bowel disease. Pregnant, nursing, or women not using contraception should never take Isotretinoin due to the risk of severe birth defects.
Oral contraceptives can only be used by women since they contain female hormones that counteract male hormones that can trigger acne. The side effects can be noticeable and in some cases, treatment must be agreed to by your gynecologist. Like oral antibiotics, oral contraceptives will only be effective for several months before gradually losing potency.

Concealing the Breakout and Caring for your Skin

Rub ice cubes over blemishes to reduce swelling and redness. Be sure to hold ice in a soft paper towel to avoid a mess and hold it in place for just a minute or two.

Cover up the blemishes. Use an oil-free and non-comedogenic concealer that will provide enough coverage to hide the breakout.^[15] You may be able to find a concealer with salicylic acid. Very gently blend the concealer into the area surrounding the blemish so that the makeup isn’t noticeable.

If you can, try to avoid using makeup during a breakout. This can help your skin heal faster and can prevent further irritation from the fragrance, oil, and chemicals in makeup.

Use a powder to set the concealer. This should be applied evenly all over your face to create a uniform tone. Avoid using heavy foundation with powder and blush, as these can be harsh on your already sensitive skin.^[16] Keep your makeup minimal during a breakout.

Clean items that come into contact with your face. Makeup brushes should be washed and air dried weekly to prevent bacteria from growing. Wash your pillowcases once a week since oil from your face and hair will build up. Frequently wipe down your cell phone with disinfecting wipes since it comes into direct contact with your skin.

Wash off your makeup. Be gentle when washing your face with lukewarm water and a mild cleanser, but be sure to remove every last trace of the day’s makeup. Do this every day to help your skin heal. Be sure to rinse off every bit of cleanser too.

Preventing Breakouts

Freshen up your diet. You may have heard that eating greasy food causes breakouts, but that’s just a myth. On the other hand, eating fresh fruits and vegetables containing lots vitamin A can improve your complexion.

Some foods that are high in vitamin A include sweet potatoes, carrots, dark leafy greens, dried apricots, melons, and tuna.

Cut out or reduce the sugar and simple carbohydrates in your diet. These make your blood sugar spike which triggers insulin production. Insulin production also leads to oil production which can clog up your pores.

Don’t stress. While stress itself isn’t the initial cause of acne, it can lead to a more noticeable breakout. Find relaxing things to do on a regular basis. Meditation, exercise, reading, or learning a new skill are great things to add to your schedule and might keep the breakouts at bay.

If you take on a new sport or like to exercise, be sure to wear loose fitting clothing so that your skin doesn’t come into prolonged contact with sweat. Also, shower immediately after so that the oil and bacteria doesn’t sit on your skin.

Warnings

Avoid using an acne treatment right before a big event. Most acne medications need several weeks to really work and your skin might have a reaction to a new product.
Use benzoyl peroxide with discretion. It’s harsh, so using too much too often can lead to dry skin. It can also fade your fabrics, so use caution when applying.
If you have severe acne, nodules, or cysts, you should go to a dermatologist. They’ll might need to write a prescription to treat the breakout. (to be continued)

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SAHARA WEEKLY MAGAZINE’S NEW EDITION HITS NEWSSTAND

Published

6 years ago

December 13, 2017

Sahara Weekly

The new edition of Sahara weekly magazine and Sahara online will be hitting the newsstand nationwide on Friday, December 15th, 2017.

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The publisher and CEO of the prestigious Celebrity magazine,Femi Oyewale promises this forthcoming edition to be filled with spicy and juicy news on Africa Great personalities and celebrities across the world especially the exclusive coverage of the crusade with Pro. T. B Joshua in Dominican Republic.

News lovers should get their copies from the nearest newsstand as it is very affordable.

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Six Ways To Initiate Sex With Your Man And Leave Him Hooked

Published

7 years ago

May 18, 2017

Sahara Weekly

Many women have been conditioned to believe that sex must be initiated by the man .

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Well, men are saying that ’s not always true and that they actually feel immensely grateful when their partners initiate sex, because it makes them feel wanted and loved !

So, how do you initiate sex with your partner ? Try these ways …

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Be Demanding: Grab your guy and tell him what you want .

“Tell your partner to get on their knees , climb on top , or strip naked in the kitchen ,” This gives him a clear guide of what to do and you’ll likely get more of what you want .

• Send a text message . Send your guy a text when you know he ’s wrapping up for the day to give him a taste of what ’s to come.

You can do it with words or via a sexy close- up pic, like one of your lacy bra peeking out of your low – cut top . Not that your man would share it, of course , but leave your face out of it, just to be safe .

• Drop obvious hints . Leave a sexy prop , like the vibe you like to use together or warming lube , on his pillow to signal your interest . If he asks you about it, just wink … and then go for it.

• Dress the part. Slip lacy or fishnet thigh highs under your normal clothes and give your guy a peek . This excitement helps to reignite the chemical spark you felt in the early days with your partner .

• Massage him. Offer to give your guy a rubdown , and then slowly work your way down until you end up massaging his inner thighs .

You’ve got it from there . Setting the stage this way helps put him in a giving mood and gives you a serious boost in sexual self- esteem because he’ s literally putty in your hands.

• Kiss him all over ! Sure , you always give him a kiss when you meet up at home after work and zzz… Kick it up a notch by reaching down and brushing your fingers against his inner thighs.

The key is to be gentle here, which is way hotter for both of you than simply grabbing a handful of his man parts

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Boko Haram members attack Borno community, slit throat of village head

Published

8 years ago

September 20, 2016

Sahara Weekly

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Members of the Boko Haram in the early hours of Monday reportedly invaded some sleeping villagers where they slit the throats of the village head and his son.

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There was a reported pandemonium in a local community in the early hours of Monday, after some members of the Boko Haram terrorist sect, crept upon sleeping villagers of Talari, slit the throats of the village head and his son, and also shot dead two other villagers as they were trying to escape.

Confirming the incident exclusively to Premium Times, an official of the Vigilante Group of Nigeria in Borno state, Abbas Gava, said; “The gunmen invaded the village in the early hours of Monday and they stormed the home of the village head, Ba’ Lawan, where they slaughtered him and his son.

“After killing the village head and his son, they burnt his home down and as the villagers began to run for their lives, the gunmen opened fire on them killing two persons, while many of them escaped with injuries,” he said.

Talari is an agrarian community in Damboa Local government, is located between Kilakia Village and Chibok.

It has been revealed that Boko Haram insurgents have increased hostilities against villagers in remote communities especially around Damboa and Chibok local government areas of Borno State, which share boundaries with Sambisa forest.

Many of such attacks are unreported due to the remote and isolated nature of the communities, which are usually not protected by security operatives

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