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Having good skin is something that people always want. During puberty, it is normal for people to have acne, but for some people it is a problem that they struggle with for most of their lives. My friends have asked me before what I do to keep my skin clear and here are some of the things I tell them:

  • Drinking water is one of the best ways to maintain having clear skin. Water naturally flushes out all the toxins in your body, by doing this it can help reduce acne

  • Eat healthy foods, in particular avoid salty foods. Whenever I eat fast food or I eat extremely salty foods I break out. Salty foods can retain water, which make cause puffing and swelling in the face.

  • It is important to wash your face at least once a day, for me I prefer doing it twice. If you choose to only wash your face once for the day, the best time to do it would be a night. That way you are clearing out all the dirt and sweat for the day. For people who work out washing your face consistently is important to avoid your pores getting clogged.

  • Find a face wash that works for you, and stick to it.

  • You should also use a face wash that works best with your skin type. If you have oily skin don’t use anything too heavy, if you have dry skin, don’t use a wash that will completely dry out your skin

  • For those that wear makeup, it is always better to make sure you don’t fall asleep in it. Even if you are unable to wash your face at night, use a makeup wipe to get most of it of. Sleeping in makeup is another great way to clog your pores

  • I also do different peel off mask twice a month to help my skin.

  • For most people stress plays a part in skincare. When you feel like you are becoming stressed, find healthy methods to help release the stress so your body does not suffer for it

  • Make sure you change your pillowcase every week

In natural methods don’t work to clear up your skin, then the next thing to do would be to go to a dermatologist. If you already go to a dermatologist and you find what they’re giving you isn’t working, you can try combining it with these natural methods.

 

 

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Bianca Nitti

Utica '20

Meet Bianca, I am currently a Junior at Utica College in Utica, NY.  I am a Criminal Justice major with a concentration in Homeland Security.  Crime investigation has always been something that interests me.  I’m dedicated and passionate and it’s hard for me to quit things. I get that from my father so don’t hold it against me- he was a veteran and police officer for 20 years.   Growing up in a family centered around law enforcement has helped guide me in this direction, and I will forever be grateful.  After graduation I intend to continue on to law school where I can further my education in hopes of becoming a criminal defense lawyer and later on a District Attorney.  An interesting fact about myself is that I found the passion to be a criminal defense lawyer from watching the O.J. Simpson case.  The facts and conspiracy theories evoked a whole new passion behind criminal investigation that I intend to use in my future.  One of my most prominent moments in my writing career was when I wrote for an online magazine and had my most prevalent article hit 1.6k shares.  I believe in treating people with the same kind of respect and manners you would expect in return, and in a way it has helped shaped my expectations in life.   When you first meet me I won’t be the loudest in the room or the center of attention, but I will be intently listening to everything you say, for what you have to say may have a purpose. I believe in purpose. I believe that everyone is here to help you grow into who you are today and who you will be tomorrow.