Puberty is a challenging times for the teenagers. Especially for girls this is the time that their body go through a lot of physical changes.

Menstruation starts in girls, growing of body and facial hair, skin changes and going through growth spur. More accumulation of fat tissues around hips, thighs and breast.

The psychological changes includes frequent mood swings and getting irritated easily. They will also have lower self confidence and self esteem.

Does acne affected girls during puberty?

Both the physical and psychological changes becoming more challenging for girls who also suffer from acne problems. During puberty there is an increased in oil secretion in the skin and that leads to an acne outbreak.

Fortunately these problems can be managed. With just getting into some new habits and simple routines that have to be done everyday.

As the saying goes prevention is better than cure. This is literally true in managing acne problems.

Proper skin care is the first step in preventing acne outbreak. Wash your face with facial cleanser. Skin care cleanser are available over the counter without prescription. Use a gentle skin care cleanser that is accommodating for all skin types.

Be gentle when cleaning your face. Do not scrub your face excessively and washing face twice a day should be the norm. Use skin care cleanser that contains Sulphur, Benzoyl Peroxide or Salicylic acid.

If you wear facial makeup, make sure to find cosmetics products that contain non-comedogenic ingredients. Non -comedogenic products are less likely to cause acne, blackheads or blocking skin pores.

There are many cosmetic products such as makeup, lip sticks, moisturizers that are non-comedegenic. Even acne medicated makeup are available on the market today.

Normally with these simple changes in lifestyles and habits, acne is a manageable problems. In severe cases that is out of control, please seek advice from skin care specialist or dermatologist.