It's important to wash your skin regularly to remove excess dirt and oil. This can help prevent pimples from forming or clogging pores. Use a gentle cleanser with a neutral pH. Most grocery stores and pharmacies carry skin cleansing products that won't irritate your skin. If your skin is very oily, consider using an oil-free cleanser. If your skin is dry, try using a glycerine or cream-based cleanser. Consider using a cleanser with salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide if your skin is not overly sensitive. Don't use bar soaps because the ingredients may clog pores. Use lukewarm water to wash your skin. Water that is too hot can strip your skin of oils and irritate it. If you suffer from frequent or severe breakouts, your doctor can help you determine the best strategy for you to reduce breakouts. There are many treatment options to treat and prevent breakouts, such as oral and topical medications, medicated cleansers, chemical peels, lasers, and microdermabrasion. Just as it's important to wash your skin, it's also important to not overwash it. Cleansing too often or too vigorously can irritate your skin, strip its oil, and lead to breakouts. Washing acne-prone areas twice a day is sufficient to help keep it clean and prevent acne. Going to bed with makeup or cosmetic products on your skin can clog your pores. Remove all makeup or cosmetics with a gentle cleanser or makeup remover before you hit your pillow. You can use a specific makeup remover, especially if you use waterproof products, or your gentle cleanser before bed. Most cleansers are effective at removing makeup. Every month, you may want to consider cleaning your makeup applicators or cosmetic sponges with some soapy water to remove bacteria that can clog pores. If you are a very active person, shower after strenuous activities. Sweating can lead to excess bacteria and oil on your skin that could cause pimples. Don't wash your skin areas with harsh bar soaps. A gentle, pH balanced skin wash will suffice at helping to prevent pimples. Use a skin-type specific moisturizer after you wash your face. Having properly hydrated skin can help prevent acne. Even if your skin is oily, it may need a moisturizer. Choose an oil-free and non-comedogenic product. Seek the advice of a dermatologist or skin care professional to help assess what type of skin you have. You can buy products specifically formulated for your skin type and needs at most pharmacies and at many retailers, including department stores. Dead skin can clog pores and cause pimples. Gently exfoliating your skin on a regular basis may help clear dead skin and bacteria and could help prevent acne. Be aware that an exfoliator will only remove surface skin and not penetrate deep enough to scrub away a pimple. Choose a gentle exfoliator with either synthetic or natural beads that are a uniform shape. Harsh scrubs can cause irritation and lead to further blackheads. A soft washcloth can also gently exfoliate your skin. Many exfoliators for acne will also have ingredients like salicylic acid, lactic acid, or benzoyl peroxide. Stop using an exfoliator if your skin gets irritated after use, as exfoliation can be too irritating for some people's skin. If you use cosmetics or other types of skincare products such as moisturizer or sunscreen, choose non-comedogenic options. These won't clog your pores and may help prevent further irritation. Products marked "non-comedogenic" have been tested for acne-prone skin and won't exacerbate existing acne or cause new breakouts. Any product marked "hypoallergenic" has been tested for sensitive skin and should not irritate your skin. There is a wide range of non-comedogenic and hypoallergenic products available including makeup, sunscreens, moisturizers, and toners. You can purchase them at most pharmacies, large department stores, online retailers, and even some grocery stores. There is some evidence that a nutritionally well-balanced diet may affect your skin. Avoiding unhealthy and junk foods may help prevent acne. Diets high in fat and sugar may slow cell turnover, resulting in more pore clogs that cause acne. Try and not eat too many fried foods or sweets. Foods high in vitamin A and beta-carotene, including fruits and vegetables such as raspberries and carrots, may increase cell turnover for healthier skin. Yellow and orange fruits and vegetables are high in vitamin A and beta-carotene. These, combined with plenty of water, increase cell turnover resulting in healthy skin that is not prone to clog-causing damage. Food high in essential fatty acids, such as walnuts or olive oil, may help skin cells stay hydrated. Unhealthy foods also take the place of foods you could be eating that provide the necessary vitamins and antioxidants to promote healthy skin. Part of any well-balanced diet is proper hydration. Aim to drink 8 cups of water every day to keep your body healthy, which may help your skin stay healthy.
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One-sentence summary -- Cleanse your skin regularly. Talk to your doctor for help preventing pimples. Avoid overwashing skin. Remove makeup before bed. Shower after exercising. Apply moisturizer daily. Exfoliate your skin regularly. Use non-comedogenic and hypoallergenic products. Overhaul your diet.

Yoga is a great way to build and stretch muscles. It's a taxing exercise routine without the brunt force or trauma that can come with jogging or weight lifting. If you're not experienced with yoga, try to find a beginner class where an experienced teacher will help you work up slowly. Do this by putting your left foot several feet in front of your right foot. Place your right knee against the ground while keeping your left leg at a 90 degree angle. Slowly work your left leg out to the side while keeping your elbows as near the ground as possible. Keep your hips parallel while you do this pose. Slowly stretch your hamstrings and leg muscles until you can hold this pose properly. Try standing with your feet together and touching your toes to help limber your hamstrings. This will help your lower half be prepared to lunge forward. Lay on your back. Grab both feet with each hand and pull your knees toward your arm pits. Once you feel comfortably situated, rock from side to side, keeping your head on the floor. This will externally rotate your hips. This pose relies a lot on balance. Start by laying on your back and getting used to balancing your weight to achieve the rocking motion without falling over. Once you can do this with ease you can gradually move your legs closer to your hands until you can pull your knees back toward your chest with ease. You can also have a friend help stretch your legs in the beginning while you're on your back. Sit on the floor with your spine as straight as possible. Stack the right leg on top of your left leg in a curled position in front of you, lining up your right ankle and left leg. This can be a challenging pose for a novice. Begin by just sitting in a crossed legged position to see how this feels to your hips. You can gradually push your body from this position as much as you feel comfortable without straining. You can also use yoga blocks underneath the stacked leg if you find this stretch too difficult.
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Attend a yoga class to build hip muscles. Try the lizard-lower lunge. Use the happy baby pose. Try the frog leg pose to stretch hip muscles.