You probably have more than enough stress

at work without the irritation and damage to

your self esteem that acne can cause. Why

should you have to put up with it?

At the very least can you reduce the problems

associated with blotchy skin? Well, for

starters...


1/ Are your spots definitely acne and not a

rash or allergy? Flare ups after eating or

drinking particular foods can indicate the

latter. (There is no proven link between acne

and diet).

There are links between your general health

and diet though - go easy on processed foods,

dairy products, nuts, tea coffee and sweets,

and eat more fruit, salads, vegetables and

fish, and drink plenty of water. You’ll feel

better, so you’ll look better!


2/ If its bad or recurrent, have you seen your

doctor or dermatologist for suitable diagnosis

and possible acne treatments?
If it’s a similar condition to acne,such as

rosacea or eczema, acne treatments or

remedies may make your skin worse.

Stick rigidly to the regime prescribed, but let

them know immediately if it becomes worse,

or you suffer unexpected side effects.


3/ Do you pick at your spots during idle

moments at the desk? You won't cure your

acne that way - breaking a pimple will very

likely inflame your skin further.

4/ Keep your nails short and clean - damaging

and contaminating spots on any part of the

body, even accidentally, can aggravate them.

5/ What’s your office environment like? Air
too dry, close or hot? Get humidifiers, open

windows but stay out of direct sun.

6/ Clean up your workstation regularly. Debris

from dust, hair skin, mites and spills can

produce toxins that may make you itchy and

sore.

7/To further remedy acne outbreaks, avoid

anything that removes natural moisture and

oils. So don't repeatedly scrub your face with

harsh soaps in the wash room, bring in your

own mild hypoallergenic ones and dont wash

more than a couple of times a day.
Instead of a face cloth or pads, which can rub,

scratch and harbour germs, use your hands.
First pre clean them with hypoallergenic baby

wipes, as these are generally free of artificial

fragrances and alcohol.

8/ If you use makeup to the office, ensure

that the products are labelled as

"non-comedogenic" or "non-acnegenic," i.e.

they don’t trigger acne.

9/ Is your outbreak seasonal? A study in the

US between 1990-1998 showed that acne,

along with other skin diseases varied with the

season. Its also worth noting that pregnancy

and menustration can also produce temporary

acne induced by hormonal changes.


Finally, while there are many effective acne

treatments, there is no automatic 'acne cure.'

However, if you read some articles about

acne, speak to professionals, experiment a

little, follow these guidelines above try not to

worry and above all, NEVER DESPAIR - you'll

be in a much better position to greatly

improve your complexion at work and at

home.

Blemishes are on you not in you-and nothing

is unblemished.

Remember the old proverb
"The brightest of all things, the sun, hath its

spots."

Good luck!