Get Rid Of Acne – 3 Steps To Get Rid Of Acne Naturally
By joyce • Jul 20th, 2009 • Category: AcneWould you like to get rid of acne naturally?
You can do it.
Actually, it is a fact that natural acne treatment is frequently more successful than taking medication in both the long and short term.
All you have to do is make some lifestyle changes,especially to your diet.
Step 1 – Preparation
The first thing to do is to read all the recommendations in this article then think about whether you are ready to make all or some of these changes.
When you have decided what you are going to do, write down the changes you are planning to make and how and when.
If you don’t cook for yourself then you need to talk with the person who does cook for you. This is very important so don’t leave out this step!
Lack of planning is the main reason for people failing to cure or control their acne, especially when they already know what they should do.
Step 2 – Diet
You will need to reduce, or cut out altogether, dairy products, processed foods, fatty foods and sugar.
- Begin by completely cutting out both sugared and diet soda.
- Instead drink water and fruit juice.Water is excellent for your skin.
- Plan to drink a total 4 pints of water throughout the day
After that, you can start to make healthy choices with your food.
- Keep away from French fries and potato chips.
- Eat steamed vegetables instead of stir fried.
- Choose fresh fruit for snacks
- Nuts in small quantities are fine as well.
- Avoid or cut out refined sugar
- To deal with your sugar cravings, and give your teeth a break, buy some gum which is 100% xylitol
- Many people are sensitive to dairy products and they should cut them out completely
- Either run a 2 week no-dairy test or consult a dermatologist and get tested for dairy intolerance
It is possible that your skin may become worse than ever in the first week as you detox, depending on how sensitive your skin is but should be
much improved after the second week.
- You should take a calcium tablet at this time so that you won’t suffer from deficiency.
Step 3 – Keep your skin clean
Whilst the main causes of acne are internal (hormones and diet), cleanliness is also important to stop acne from spreading which is why this step is last.
- Try to change your pillowcase every day if possible. Or make sure you do not sleep on the same side twice by turning it one day and replacing it the next.
- Wash your hands before touching your face. Don’t scratch as itches will soon go.
- Gently massage the face using clean fingertips. This will help to clean out the spores by stimulating the skin
- For men, use clippers to shave if you have acne in the beard area as a razor might aggravate the skin
- Natural cleansing products such as apple cider vinegar can be used (after checking for allergies first)
Many people have got rid of acne naturally by using these 3 easy steps
Are you going to be next?
joyce is co-author of this site. My family and friends tell me all kinds of crazy stories that they hear from other people and read in the paper or find out about on-line that give incorrect facts on skin care. So how do you know what to believe?
Over the years while growing up as a teenager with acne and then during my adulthood having raising three children I have always been learning about our skin and finally was able to take the mystery, confusion and complexity out of skin care. My aim is to give you the answers that will allow you to have that flawless, younger looking skin you have always wanted.
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