Skin Care Tips For Teens And Twenty-Somethings

Friday, March 1, 2002

(NAPSA)—Abusy schedule can really take its toll on the skin of teens and twenty-somethings. Fortunately, there are simple ways to soothe and protect skin. Dr. Lydia Evans, L’Oral’s consulting dermatologist, answers some common questions about what causes breakouts and how to stop them. Q: What makes skin break out? A: Increased production of sebum (oil) traps dead skin cells in pores, leading to blemishes. Q: What are the triggers for breakouts? A: Horomonal changeis a primary causeof acne. Irregular sleep can also affect the balance of hormones and lead to breakouts. Stress is another trigger—whether from academic and peer pressure, exams, social activities or relation- ship issues. Even “good” stressors such as dating and learning to drive can affect hormonal balance. Q: Will changing mydiet help to prevent breakouts? A: That is one of the great myths about acne. Eating French fries, chocolate or pizza has no effect upon your skin, although too much junk food can lead to other health problems such as obesity. Stress can cause both breakouts and overeating, so beware and find a healthy way to manageit, such as exercise. Q: Is it bad to squeeze a pimple? A: Yes! This can lead to permanent scarring. Apply a warm compress to help bring a blemish to the surface, then apply a spot treatment such as LOral’s new Pure Zone Spot Check—it will absorb more quickly anddryit out faster.

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