November 13th, 2009 10 Effective Acne Tips to Keep Your Skin Clearer

Acne scarring is a real cause for concern to many people, especially those who are experiencing severe acne on their face or other parts of the body. While there are many possible acne causes, top of which is the clogging of the skin pores by microscopic debris or by the sebum that our skin glands produce, the most effective treatment is to prevent the acne from forming in the first place.

However, when scars have already formed there are still many ways that can be done to remove it or from making the condition even worse. The following are tips to get rid of acne the natural way as well as how to prevent acne in the first place.

1. Always eat a healthy meal.

A healthy skin as well as body start with the food that we eat. As much as possible, go natural with your meals. Eat lots of fruits and vegetables and less of meat and fatty foods.

2. Drink lots of water.

Water contributes to the suppleness of the skin and to its smoothening. It helps maintain the skin cells in tip top shape which are the key to a clearer complexion.

3. Fresh fruits

Citrus fruits or any fruit that is rich in ascorbic acid or vitamin C is an effective treatment to acne scars. The ascorbic acid helps in lightening the skin which in turn makes the scar less visible.

4. Vitamin E

Another natural acne treatment is the use of vitamin E. You can take a supplement each day or put natural vitamin E on your acne scar to help make it smoother and eventually to make it fade.

5. Rosehip seed oil

It helps with skin cell regeneration. The more newer skin cells there are, the faster the upper layer of skin is replaced, which is where the acne scar is located in the first place.

6. Avoid touching your face.

Acne or pimples start out with the dirt that clogs the skin pores. To prevent dirt from sticking to your face, do not touch your face as much as possible.

7. Eat foods rich in Vitamin A

This vitamin is not only for better eyesight, but also for clearer, acne free skin.

8. Exercise each day
A good exercise contributes to a healthier skin which is probably caused by the increased circulation of air all over the body.

9. Apply some honey

Using a small portion of honey on your acne can help clear it away as well as prevent pimples or any other forms of acne from appearing.

10. Never pop a pimple

This is perhaps the best advice that can be given to people who already have pimples. You should never pop it because it will leave a bigger opening on your skin which can allow larger dirt to clog your pores.