If you've been breaking out on your cheeks or temples lately, here's why: your cell phone. Cell phones have become one of the largest harborers of germs, and you put this device right next your face! Here are some quick tips to help keep technological acne away:- Wash your iPhone case. Do this at least once a week if possible. It's gross to think how many germs are hiding in silicon that is protecting your phone. Use dish soap, hot water, and let air dry overnight if possible.
- Take a damp antibac wipe (I like Method's antibac wipes) to your cell phone as well. This is more important if you have a Blackberry or other phone with a QWERTY keyboard. Try to do this several times a week.
- If you have an office phone, antibac wipe that sucker down everyday. When I was waiting tables back in college, I noticed I was breaking out on my cheeks towards my chin. When I started to suspect the phone, I made sure to keep it clean, and I cleared up in about a week.
- Also make sure to keep your computer mouse/laptop keyboard/other heavily used items clean as well.
While you think to wash your hands after playing with your dog, your phone which never leaves your hands actually has more bacteria on it. I've heard some arguements for not using antibacterial products on everything (thus creating superbugs), you can't clean your cell phone with plain soap and hot water. And using another cleaner, such as glass cleaner, may harm your touchscreen. But no matter what method you use, make sure to keep your phone clean, and your skin should follow suit.
