| There are many ways to help yourself eliminate | | | | products to cleanse your face. They can dry out |
| acne that go beyond the drugs and lotions that | | | | your pores and leave you worse off. Instead you |
| you would normally use. The best advice is to | | | | can use a dermatological approved cleanser and |
| follow a consistent care plan that includes | | | | water. |
| traditional acne treatment methods, and follow-up | | | | 4. Ice can be used to lessen the redness and |
| with some natural methods at the same time. | | | | irritation of pimples. This should be done soon |
| Dermatologists always recommend certain things | | | | after the outbreak for best results. Then cleanse |
| to do when you have acne. One is to cleanse | | | | your face with a light cleanser and water. Apply |
| your face with a mild cleanser twice a day. Next | | | | some cornstarch or baking soda mixed with |
| is to exfoliate at night to remove the dead skin | | | | water to the irritated area. This will soothe it, and |
| cells. Most dermatologists recommend a product | | | | draw out the infection to give you relief. |
| with benzoyl peroxide to kill the external bacteria | | | | 5. Raw, peeled potatoes can be used to lessen |
| on the skin. You also apply this twice a day. | | | | the redness of outbreaks and clean the skin. Just |
| There are also some things that you can do along | | | | rub the flat side of a peeled potato on your face. |
| with the traditional treatment for acne that are | | | | The best thing about these natural methods is |
| natural and will give you more relief from the | | | | that they do not cost you much money, if any at |
| symptoms of common acne. They are meant to | | | | all. These little known secrets could be what it |
| complement your present acne treatment | | | | takes to keep you acne free. It is best to do |
| methods, not replace them. | | | | them on a consistent basis so your acne does not |
| 1. Drink lots of water. This may not seem very | | | | return. |
| important, but it is. Water flushes the bacteria | | | | You can expect to see a noticeable change in the |
| that causes acne out of your system. Try it for | | | | condition of your skin for the better in about ten |
| a better complexion. | | | | days after you start using these methods. You |
| 2. Eat more fruits and vegetables. The amino | | | | now have some very good ways to help yourself |
| acids in these foods produce good skin oils. Your | | | | fight your acne problem that you can use right |
| skin will be more vibrant. | | | | away. |
| 3. Do not use harsh soaps and alcohol based | | | | |