| Nearly everyone will have to deal with a pimple or | | | | 4. Avoid touching your skin, as oils from your |
| two at some point, and many people spend years | | | | hands can block your pores and lead to breakouts. |
| battling severe acne. Whether you have a | | | | 5. Exercise regularly; physical activity stimulates |
| scattering of pimples on your forehead or | | | | blood flow, which helps to keep your skin |
| deep-seated, painful cystic acne, you need a good | | | | oxygenated; oxygen is key to fighting the |
| skin care regimen for coping with acne that can | | | | bacteria that lead to the characteristic |
| help you fend off blemishes and eliminate | | | | inflammation of severe acne. |
| blackheads. We can help you learn how to care | | | | 6. Eat a healthy diet, with plenty of fruits, |
| for your skin, prevent pimples, and help your skin | | | | vegetables, and whole grains; doing so will give |
| to heal. | | | | you the nutrients you need to keep your body's |
| Follow the skin care tips listed here to achieve a | | | | healing abilities in top form. |
| clear, blemish-free complexion. | | | | 7. Do not pick at, squeeze, or pop your pimples; |
| | | | this can cause permanent follicle damage that can |
| 1. Wash your face twice a day - morning and | | | | lead to scarring. |
| evening - with a gentle cleanser. Avoid soaps, | | | | 8. Use an over-the-counter medication such as |
| which can be drying, and steer clear of exfoliating | | | | benzoyl peroxide to dry up skin oils and prevent |
| cleansers which contain abrasive particles that can | | | | breakouts. |
| cause irritation. Do not use astringents for | | | | 9. Talk to your doctor or dermatologist about |
| cleansing, as these can cause over-drying that | | | | prescription medications that can help control acne. |
| may worsen your acne problem. Pat your face | | | | Antibiotics can kill the bacteria that cause pimples, |
| gently dry with a soft towel, rather than rubbing, | | | | and birth control pills are often prescribed to |
| and change your face cloth every time you wash. | | | | women in order to help control the hormonal |
| 2. Use water-based makeup, rather than an | | | | fluctuations that lead to excess oil production in |
| oil-based foundation. Look for products that are | | | | the skin. Coping with acne can be discouraging and |
| labeled "non-comedogenic" or non-acnegenic. | | | | frustrating. Fortunately, there are now holistic |
| 3. Keep your hair clean and away from your face; | | | | treatments that can help you get rid of pimples |
| hair care products often contain oils which can | | | | gently, without irritating your skin with harsh |
| block pores and exacerbate your acne problem. | | | | chemicals. |