Tips To Cure Your Acne

Here are 5 tips to help with acne prevention and treatment and skin maintenance. They are listed in no particular order of importance.

Tip! Rubbing a bit of fresh garlic on an acne breakout can hasten healing. Garlic is well known as a natural antiseptic as well as an antibiotic.

Get plenty of fresh air and sunshine for vitamin D, ingredients for healthy skin. Not only will your skin appreciate the vitamin D, your body and mind will enjoy the oxygen and stress reducer of a daily jaunt outdoors. But don't overdo it and get a sunburn!

Remember to use sun protection/ tanning lotions if you'll be out long. You don't want to get caught up in that cycle of burned, dead skin cells blocking pores, resulting in acne scenario.

Remember, even "good" stress can trigger internal chemical responses that result in acne, too. Plan ahead to deal with extra stress when planning a wedding, graduation, a move, a new job, a job transfer, a new baby, etc. Journal a little extra, focusing on the upcoming issue or issues and plan in some extra rest (use relaxation or meditation tools - cassettes, workshops, etc.) Get help around the house, take time off, exercise (yoga and T'ai Chi are highly recommended), have fun or whatever you need to do.

Tip! Avoid wearing makeup constantly if you suffer from acne. You need to keep your pores as clear as possible.

Many recommend three to four tall glasses and mineral or filtered water. Too little water can lead to dehydration, which can lead to dead skin cells not naturally falling off or sloughing properly; the end result can be blocked pores, acne.

Acne has nothing to do with dirt. Period. Don't over-scrub or over-wash your face or the rest of your body. Too much can result in dry skin. And dry skin means your body will jump in and create more oil. Then what? Extra oil + extra dead skin cells = blocked pores, triggering acne flare-ups. Same old story.

 Add more fruits, veggies, nuts and seeds to your regular diet. (Note that deficiencies if selenium and zinc, found in Brazil nuts and pumpkin seeds, have been associated with acne.) So add salads, dried fruit and nut snacks, juices and other healthy treats to your daily planning.

Tip! Commercially available over-the-counter medication can help in the battle against acne. The best types of medication are those with anti-bacterial ingredients.

This report includes information based upon research about acne. It strives to help clear up myths from facts and present an overview of the issues surrounding acne along with possible solutions available to help with the prevention and treatment of acne, all based upon the most recent studies, findings, reports and articles available, so that you can learn more acne health care. You don't want to get caught up in that cycle of burned, dead skin cells blocking pores, resulting in acne scenario.

Tip! If your skin is very sensitive or acne-prone, you may want to use hard-pressed Q-tips or cotton swabs to apply facial creams or medication. This prevents bacterial contamination from your fingers, and the firmly packed cotton at each end of the swab will not leave a cottony residue on your face.

Remember, even "good" stress can trigger internal chemical responses that result in acne, too. Too little water can lead to dehydration, which can lead to dead skin cells not naturally falling off or sloughing properly; the end result can be blocked pores, acne. Acne has nothing to do with dirt. Extra oil + extra dead skin cells = blocked pores, triggering acne flare-ups.