by Anthony Stai

Do you find a new pimple every time you look in the mirror? I hope not, but if you do then lets look at some different ways of getting rid of you acne without using expensive medications and treatments.

First, "what is acne?" Simply, acne is a skin disorder this is caused by hormones interacting with your skin's sebaceous glands that produce oils. The oils can lead to congestion in your skins pores when left too long on the skin. It's at this point that the acne is forming. Acne can break out on your body in a number of places besides just your face which is the most common. It can break out on your neck, chest, back and shoulders and even your scalp. If severe acne is left untreated, it can lead to other problems such as scarring and may even lead to psychological disorders like depression.

Acne is often linked to your genetics which there isn't going to be anything you can do about that. However, acne is also attributed to hygiene. This isn't to say that you never shower or you play in the dirt all day long. It just means that you have a situation where your skin accumulates oil and possibly dirt which contributes to acne breakouts. Using the natural solutions below, you will be able to address the hygiene issues.

1. Get your recommended daily allowance of fruits and vegetables to balance your body's chemistry and you'll be surprised at the how well you feel afterward.

2. Try cleaning your face with Rose Water twice a day to keep your face clear of oils and feeling refreshed.

3. Don't Wait - Waiting for a pimple to form is like admitting defeat. Take control and do something about before it is a full fledged zit. Try patting some ice on the swollen location to reduce the swelling and release the poisons in the pores.

4. Multivitamins - Make controlling acne easier by taking multivitamins to help maintain a healthy chemical balance in your body. Start with a multivitamin that contains a zinc supplement. Zinc will help make you skin stronger and more resistant to acne.

5. Cucumbers - I know, we've all seen the movies with the ladies sitting on the couch with cucumbers over the eyes. It's done to produce a laugh but the reality is that it works. Blend some cucumber with water and make a facial mask. Leave it on for about half an hour and then rinse off. This is very affordable and not only helps control acne but refreshes your skin as well.

6. Use gentle, mild soaps on your skin. I know it is tempting to use soaps that dry out your skin but then you are just going from one problem to another. Avoid using petroleum based as well as animal based soaps because they will irritate and dry out your skin.

7. Cleansers - Avoid using cleansers that contain alcohol because it will tend to dry out your skin. Alcohol free cleansers will be much gentler to your face and body.

8. Pick and choose your makeup carefully because many contain petroleum products and will dry you skin out which isn't necessarily what you want. You want to keep your skin clean and fresh not dry and flaky.

9. Water - This is perhaps the most important element of all. Drinking at least the recommend allowance of water per day if not more will help keep your body hydrated and tends to flush dirt out of our bodies.

Using this list of natural acne remedies you will be able to at least reduce your acne if not completely obliterate it. As a wonderful side affect, your skin will feel better than it ever has and you will have an over all improvement in energy. Say goodbye to your acne today!

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