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Wednesday, January 7, 2009

Get Rid Of Your Acne

By Lucy Collins

Saying good-bye to acne is possible and it's a lot easier that what you may believe.

Acne is just one of those simple annoyances that we have to deal with throughout our lives. Fortunately getting rid of acne is not as touch as everyone makes it out to be, you just have to find the right way to treat your acne, and then how to prevent it from ever coming back!

Here are some acne fighting tips. First of all, when you have acne on your body your first reaction may be to touch the area or pop the pimples. Do not do it! It will only make the area more irritated and susceptible to infection. Leave it alone, and let your body heal itself.

Along with leaving that nasty pimple alone, do not squeeze or pop that pimple! If you continue to pick and play around with that pimple, all of that grease is going to spread like wildfire, and instead of just one annoying pimple, you could end up with two or three more annoying pimples.

Your first line of defense against acne is for you to wash your face regularly with a mild soap or even dedicated acne treatment soap. While you may be hesitant to believe it, simply washing your face two or three times a day may well be the only treatment you need to remain acne free. It is essential however that you avoid overly harsh types of soap, remembering that a mild soap, capable of cleansing your pores, is all that is required.

For those sufferers who are adamant that they require some form of over the counter medication, I would recommend something such as Benzoyl Peroxide. The reason this does help is simply because it assists in removing dead skin cells which in turn makes it easier to remove dirt and grease from your skin pores. More often than not you'll find some acne treatment lotions contain Benzoyl Peroxide and these lotions can be applied to your face at least once each day.

You should stay away from oily skin products such as many makeups. Some makeups are terrible for acne and can cause serious breakouts over a short period of time. There are oil free makeups made for people with acne prone skin that you should use.

Your diet is also very important when it comes to treating acne. Eat a well-rounded diet with lots of fruits and vegetables and meals with lots of anti-oxidants. Also drink lots of water to help keep your body hydrated.

As with all treatments, some work for you and some don't. However, if you follow the advice I have mentioned in this article, you will without doubt, notice an improvement and in most cases, a total cure. To sum it all up, leave those pimples alone, keep your face clean and cut back as much as possible of all that junk food.

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