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Acne is a terrible skin condition affecting millions of people around the world. Many spend their whole life trying to find something that works and often wind up wasting hundreds of dollars on treatments that are expensive and not customized to their specific skin and acne problems. While, there are many generic home remedies, they are cost-effective and easily accessible meaning you can try them all to find the right one or combination of treatments for you. Learn how to get rid of acne naturally with a few quick to make and easy to use home remedies.

To know how to get rid of acne you need to understand why we get acne in the first place. To approach both the problems and solutions of acne we'll go through the top three reasons why people get acne and provide you with the tools to get rid of it.

Toxins are all around you in the environment and daily life, but you also have toxins in your body that your body works around the clock to fight and work to keep you from getting sick. When your body has too many toxins or infections you will likely sweat more or spike a fever, this causes the toxins to come out through your pores and cause pimples to appear. A pimple is no more than an infected pore. When the pore is clean and clear, your skin will be too. In order to combat these infections, you need to have skin that is clean and protected. Toners are great protecting agents for toxins and help to balance the skin as you release toxins. One great home remedy for toner is Papaya juice. Apply all over your face, let sit for fifteen to twenty minutes, then rinse with warm water and apply moisturizer.

Oily skin causes dirt and oil to clog the pores which can allow bacteria to grow and infections to start, which causes the pimples to show up. By keeping your face clean you can avoid this build up of oil and dirt. One great remedy for cleaners is to mix equal parts Rosewater (which can be found at most health food stores and many pharmacies) and lime juice. This solution can be kept in the refrigerator for several weeks for easy accessibility.

Dead skin cells are harmful in the same way that excessive dirt and oil are. When you don't take the time to exfoliate or use a weekly mask your dead skin cells sit there and are an open invitation for bacteria to settle into pores. Pores are tighter when fresh skin is on top and this keeps dirt and oil from clogging them. A great mask to use if you have dry skin is a paste made from oatmeal and water. If you don't have dry skin, make a paste out of baking soda and water. Both masks can be allowed to dry, and then rinsed off with warm water. Always apply a mask at the end of your day, so your skin will be clean for a period of time. Follow up with a moisturizer and enjoy your bright new skin.

Posted by: Nick on 2010-02-01, 19:27:33

The very word "acne " conjures in many people's minds either past or present struggles with self image, embarrassment and feelings of helplessness if they've ever suffered this skin condition, or are currently suffering varying degrees of acne. Our skin's appearance is very important to us personally of course, but it seems to have been only made more important by the emphasis of "flawless skin " in beauty magazines, tabloids and other media outlets that our society has become so enthralled with. It's no wonder that the skincare industry has enjoyed growth and profits in leaps and bounds over the past fifteen to twenty years. So, what can you do, besides enlist the help of an expensive dermatologist or skin care spa to help combat acne and prevent new breakouts on your own, for next to nothing - or better yet, free? Well, we will focus on things you can change in your diet to get rid of or dramatically reduce acne breakouts, since what we put in our mouths is more key for the skin's appearance and health than most people may think. There are many schools of thought on what to avoid and what to include in the diet if you are to attain and maintain clear skin. However, one thing remains pretty clear, and that is the avoidance of sugary foods and caffeine. I cannot tell you how many times I have experienced major breakouts that I can directly attribute to the consumption of sugar or caffeine in excess. Sure, it's ok to have a sweet snack (a small one!) here and there, and not suffer the consequences of a few new pimples, but by and large it is prudent to either strictly limit sugar or try to eradicate it all together if you have problem skin. Sugar has many destructive properties that are bad for overall health, but it's recently also been proven to have properties that accelerate the aging process of the skin when chemically broken down by our bodies, and also to lend a hand in the inflammation of skin cells. Inflammation is a direct cause of acne, since it is, by definition an inflammatory skin condition, so we can safely say that sugar is indeed a category of food to be avoided in the quest to be acne free, oh and also to keep your skin young too! OK, enough about sugar, now let's move onto to another culprit behind acne. Caffeine can have similar effects on the skin to sugar, since it actually may increase inflammation, especially in some people who are more caffeine-sensitive than others (like myself). With all the super caffeinated beverages out on the market today, it's no wonder we're all not walking around with broken out faces. I suspect that teens especially are susceptible to the caffeinated drink rage, which is unfortunate because they may be unknowingly aggravating their skin and causing breakouts at the age where they are more apt to break out anyway. Caffeine can also produce an uneven and "bumpy " texture of the skin. Beverages aren't the only culprit either, since there are many supplements, pills and diet aids that contain stimulants that will break your skin out faster than you can say "energy ". Caffeinated drinks and other products containing stimulants should be avoided if you want to avoid rough, broken out skin. If you want to try to neutralize inflammation caused by eating foods that increase skin volatility as mentioned above, a good suggestion is to start drinking lemon water. Not only is drinking lemon juice infused water a refreshing difference from plain old water, but water with about an eighth of a lemon (preferably organic) squeezed into it can help neutralize acidity in the body caused by acid-producing foods, which in turn limits inflammation. Seriously, begin to drink lemon juice infused water for a few days and I'd be surprised if you don't see at least a little difference in the way your skin looks. If you want to get really adventurous, add a sprinkle or two of cinnamon, again preferably organic, to your water, and you may also enjoy a bit of a revved up metabolism as well as a more stabilized blood sugar level, as research is showing cinnamon has excellent benefits for blood sugar stabilization. Why do I mention blood sugar? Well, because a stable blood sugar level helps to lower inflammation, and it also helps reduce the effects of stress and anxiety which can trigger higher levels of androgens in the body, which are the very hormones that cause acne. And there you have it, free or very cheap, easily incorporated, and dare I say "pleasant " ways to combat acne. Not only do these suggestions help reduce breakouts, they are also generally beneficial to your health in other numerous ways. Who says everyone needs a dermatologist or expensive skin care regimens to achieve pristine skin?

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