10 Tips for Getting Rid of Acne Naturally

Acne affects everyone from teens to adults.  Many acne products on the market today are littered with potentially harmful substances for both you and the environment.  Some people develop skin sensitivities to such ingredients as salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide, which are found in most acne preventive products.  If you are concerned with the environmental impact posed by these products or have found you have had adverse reactions when using certain acne products, perhaps an all-natural route is the best choice.  There are a few tips and natural remedies for acne that if followed carefully and faithfully, you can rid yourself of acne for good.
 
1)  Many focus their attention on the acne itself when truthfully this is not the root cause.  Clearing up acne truly begins within the body.  Drinking adequate amounts of water allows your body to "recharge".  Water helps flush out toxins from the body and helps keep the organs functioning properly.  Though it is recommended to drink 6 to 8 glasses of water daily, each body is different.  This amount may vary according to such factors as daily physical activity, height, and weight.
 
2)  Lowering your daily intake of sugars can have a great affect on the prevention of outbreaks.  Sugar causes spikes in blood sugar, which in turn has negative affects on the overall body chemistry from hormones to metabolism.  Sodas, candies, and other forms of concentrated sugars should be avoided.  This is not to say that sugars must be completely eliminated from the diet, just eaten in moderation.
 
3)  Much like sugar, too much salt has adverse affects on the body's chemistry as well.  An overabundance of salt causes fluctuations in blood pressure that causes a domino affect on the rest of your body's functions from water weight gain to acne outbreaks on the face, back, and other acne-prone areas.
 
4)  Eating a balanced diet incorporating a full spectrum of healthy foods provides for a chemically balanced body.  A diet rich in vegetables, fruits and proteins and low in saturated fats and carbohydrates is the best choice.  Combining this with moderated amounts of sugars and salts and adequate amounts of water makes for the foundation for the prevention of acne.
 
5)  Adding a daily multi-vitamin to your diet can help fill in those gray areas in your diet.  Vitamin A and Zinc work in healing the skin as well as keeping the oils in skin from overproducing.
 
6)  Now that we have covered everything from the inside, now it is time to focus on the outside.  Wash acne prone areas with a natural soap daily, especially after strenuous activities where sweating is at its worst.  
 
7)  Do not wear makeup especially during breakouts.  The oils found in makeup clog pores and can irritate existing pimples.  If you feel you must wear makeup, wear a light powder instead of a heavy liquid.
 
8)  Wash your pillowcase regularly especially during outbreaks.  Oil and bacteria can be transferred to your pillowcase and back to your skin at night.
 
9)  Though it may be tempting, do not pick at pimples or squeeze blackheads or whiteheads.  This stress can cause the skin to produce excess oil.  Constant picking can also cause scarring.
 
10)  Once you have gotten your acne under control, if you have scars left behind, there are simple ways to treat these as well.  Home remedies for acne scars include, rubbing cocoa butter directly into the scars soften the area, fade redness, and promote healing.  Combine this with rubbing pure olive oil into the scars daily can begin to show great improvements.
 
Though acne may present itself as a tough opponent, it is possible with natural remedies for acne.  Following these simple home remedies for pimples can help you find a healthier you, free of acne.