Acne is a devastating problem. It not only attacks your face but seriously
undermines your self esteem and morale. The worst part is
that acne often starts when you are a teenager and this is when you
are the most sensitive about your looks. It is often triggered by
hormones and can settle down after the adolescence years. However
it does not always go away and sometimes it is necessary
to take steps to control it. There are some simple natural ways that
can greatly alleviate your acne and sometimes help to clear it up.
Even as adults during times of stress acne can show up and cause
problems with your self-image.

•Drink water: drink plenty of water as this will flush toxins from your body
and hydrate your skin.

•Eat a healthy diet: it is very important to eat a healthy diet. Your skin
reflects what you eat. If you eat junk it is likely that your complexion
will not be that good and you are setting yourself up for skin
problems. Chocolate can also be a problem and may cause
breakouts in some people. Eat foods that are high in Vitamins E, A,
B and D and foods rich in minerals like calcium, potassium,
phosphorus, chloride, magnesium, zinc, iron and sodium. You can
get these vitamins and minerals from eating fruits and vegetables.
These important vitamins and minerals can also be obtained from
whole grain foods and dairy foods like yogurt. Try to eat carrots as
they are high in beta-carotene, this helps with the healing of acne scars.

•Face cleansing: Clean your face morning and evening with using a topical
preparation, such as benzoyl peroxide has been known to be helpful.
Good basic hygiene can do wonders for your face and even
purge acne. Be gentle when you wash your face so you do not crush
the pimples and cause them to erupt and spread bacterial infection.

•Change your pillow cases: residue from your acne and bacteria will
settle on your pillow cases. It is wise to wash them daily or every
other day to prevent infections. Sleeping on a silk pillowcase has
been know to help reduce acne breakouts.

•Makeup: use light makeup if your skin can tolerate it. Try to use natural
products that will not irritate your skin and be sure it is water
based. Never leave makeup on your face overnight. Use a
mild make up remover and then be sure you wash your face with
medicated soap created specially for acne.

•Keep hair away from your face: Your hair picks up dust and dirt and can
contribute to bacterial infection and brush dirt onto your face. Also
wipe off your cell phone face after each time you use it as it is also
can contribute to acne breakouts. If one side of your face is
breaking out more than the other, it maybe due to your cell phone.
•Honey mask: You can apply honey weekly or twice a week to your face.
Honey is in fact anti bacterial and will help to keep your face free
from infections and help to clear up any skin infections you may have.

•Herbal remedies: You can use strawberry leaves, wet them and place on
your face. This method has been used since olden times by the
ancient Egyptians.

One thing you need to really remember is never prick or squeeze those
pimples, this can lead to spread of the acne and also contribute to
scarring.
Acne doesn't have to ruin your life, if you have problems that can not be
taken care of with simple tips make an appointment with your
dermatologist. You may have a more severe type of acne that needs
to be treated with prescription medications.

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