While some people rely on acne medication to prevent and cure their acne with some effort to make changes in their life there are other people that want to do all they can to improve their skin. These people want to make changes in their diet, exercise, water, sunshine, rest habits to get the best results in their skin. They will also look at herbs as a good acne natural remedy.

Moderate exercise would fall under the naturopathic acne natural remedy category and it is true that exercise is actually good for your skin. Exercise is valuable because it helps you maintain a healthy body and manage your stress levels. If you determine your acne is irritated by exercise, re-examine your routine. What you wear is important since tight and synthetic clothing do not breathe well. If your clothing rubs against your skin during exercise this is known to irritate the skin. Where do you go to exercise? Do you enjoy your exercise? Studies have shown that if you are not doing something you enjoy it will not bring the same benefits as if you are doing something that you look forward to and like to do. How vigorous is your workout? Exercise-related acne is usually caused by something you put on your body rather than the exercise. Identify and remove these outside factors, and you may put an end to your workout breakouts. Here are just a few things to watch for.

Cosmetics

When exercising, wear as little make-up as possible. Even oil-free and non-comedogenic (non-pore-clogging) cosmetics can clog pores if worn during heavy exercise. When you're done working out, clean up as soon as possible. Acne Cosmetica is caused by cosmetics , which appears without exercise being caused by ingredients in the cosmetic. However, when you exercise and open up the pores you can accidentally get the cosmetic in the pores and clog them.

Sunscreen

If you like to exercise outside, always wear an oil-free sunscreen. While acne may appear to improve slightly after brief periods in the sun, studies show that prolonged exposure actually promotes comedones (clogged pores) and, of course, sun damage, which leads to wrinkles. Some acne medications like Isotretinoin make skin more sensitive to the sun, so sunscreen is even more important. When choosing a sunscreen, look for products that are oil-free and have a protection factor of at least SPF 15 for both UVA and UVB rays. Like cosmetics, sunscreen can clog the pores so clean up right after working out.

Clothing

If you're prone to body acne, avoid clothing made 100% from lycra or nylon. Why? Most synthetic fabrics trap the heat and moisture against your skin, creating a fertile breeding ground for the bacteria, p. acnes, which is responsible for the inflammation that takes place in the hair follicle. For moderate exercise, your best bet is lightweight, loose-fitting cotton, or a lycra-cotton blend. Natural fabrics allow the skin to breathe, and loose garments are less likely to cause friction. If you're exercising intensely and sweating a lot you may want to try some of the new clothing made from material that is designed to wick moisture away from your skin.

Exercise Equipment

Some people are more likely to get acne from the body parts that touch the sports equipment. The best solution for this is a good fit, make sure your helmet doesn't slide around on your forehead, or your bathing suit isn't too tight under the arms. You can also help prevent equipment related flare-ups by lining your helmet with a layer of soft, washable cotton fabric; it's a great use for those old t-shirts. No matter what the sport, it's an excellent idea to keep your equipment clean and dry when not in use so unwanted bacteria or fungi do not colonize. Acne is caused by bacteria but there is another terrible skin condition that is bacterial as well, Folliculitis.

Moisture

No matter what you do to get your exercise; treadmill, trail, tennis court, or whatever, don't sit around in your sweaty clothes or wet bathing suit when you're done. If you can clean up right away and change into dry clothes. If this isn't possible, change into dry clothes after drying off as much as possible. A lot of people do not realize how important drying your skin is. When you dry your skin that has acne you want to pad it and not wipe it and make sure your towel is clean. Vigorous wiping can irritate your skin, pushing debris like cosmetics and sunscreen deeper into the pores.

Showering

It is always best to shower immediately after exercising. Using a medicated exfoliant cleanser is a good idea too, but always be gentle with your skin. Scrubbing is not going to make your skin any cleaner, or make your acne go away; it is actually likely that it will irritate existing lesions and promote the development of new pimples by spreading the bacteria and pus. If it is not possible to shower right away, you can still prevent breakouts by wiping your skin with medicated pads. Always keep a couple pads in your gym bag just in case.

Exercise is a good acne natural remedy and is an excellent option for people that want to treat acne homeopathically or naturopathically. It is a good practice for anyone since exercise increases endorphins in the blood, which help lower stress and our response to it. A healthy exercise program is an important part of your overall health; and a healthy body is more likely to have healthy skin. I am sure you want to learn more to empower yourself in the battle against acne so