Good hygiene is just basic. With hair growing under your armpits, and more sweat and oil, it is a good idea to begin using a deodorant with an anti-perspirant. It is also important to wear clean clothes and shower or bathe every day to eliminate body odors.
Once puberty starts, hair and skin seem like an oil pit. Washing your hair daily or every other day can help control this problem. But your face requires special attention, because as it gets oilier, more pimples may appear. Pimples come in one-size-fits-all whiteheads and blackheads. Serious and persistent cases of pimples are called acne.
These tips can help keep skin clear and healthy. Don't worry too much if it doesn't work all the time. You have no control over these common pimple creators: heredity (if your family has a history of pimples) and hormones.
- A clean face. Wash with mild soap and water daily.
- Keep hands and hair off your face. That just makes your skin more oily.
- No pimple-picking. That can infect them and may result in scarring.
- Get a good night's sleep.
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