Could acne be telling you about your health?

Of course, severe acne isn’t something that can be treated overnight – it can often require months of assessment and medication before you find something that works for you.

However, outside of the dermatologist’s office, lots of adult outbreaks could be improved by making a few simple lifestyle changes and looking after your body just as carefully as you do your skin.

Here are 3 things your acne could be telling you about your health:

1- You’re dehydrated: Dehydration makes your skin dry and rough, causing your skin to overproduce oils and increasing the layer of dead skin cells that can build up and clog your pores.

2- You’re not getting enough sleep: Sleep is vital for every aspect of your health, and if you’re not getting enough, your skin will reflect that. The ‘perfect’ night’s sleep is different for everyone, but generally we should be aiming for seven to nine hours of good quality slumber per night.

3- You’re stressed: Stress isn’t likely to cause acne outright, but if you’re already prone to problem skin, it can certainly aggravate your symptoms.

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