If you suffer from breakouts of acne and pimples, this article can be of great help to you. Adults commonly experience acne issues too, not just teenagers. Do not despair. There are proven strategies that can reduce or eliminate outbreaks and restore your skin to health.
One of the easiest ways to get rid of acne is to make better food choices through keeping a food diary of what you consume and noting the foods that trigger your acne breakouts. One of the biggest culprits for breakouts is junk food. You should try to eat a more balanced diet, consisting of fruits and veggies. Choosing healthier options gives you the nutrients that promote healthier skin, and they also keep your body functioning at its best.
It's also very important to keep yourself hydrated. While regular soda tastes good, it is high in sugar and caffeine, and only quenches your thirst for a short time. Drinking soda will never quench your thirst and will actually dehydrate you more. Water is the key ingredient to keeping your body hydrated, so drink it as much as possible. If you are looking for sweeter drinks, you can try homemade juice as an alternative. It is extremely simple to make fresh juice if you have a juicer and fresh fruits and vegetables. You will get more vitamins and minerals with fresh juice prepared from home, rather than juice from the grocery store. It is also very good for your skin.
Maca is one very safe and effective dietary supplement. It currently has no known side effects. It is always best to start with a small dose, building up the increments to achieve maximum results.
Check the cleanser you use, and make sure it's not full of abrasive chemicals. If it is, your skin could become dried out and damaged. Use a gentle facial product that has natural ingredients in it, such as tea tree oil.
Garlic is the natural enemy to the many bacteria which may cause infection, and eventually lead to acne. Just crush a clove or two of garlic and gently rub them on the outbreak areas, allowing the moisture of the garlic to soak into your skin. Avoid getting the garlic in your eyes. Though you may experience some stinging in opened sores, the garlic will be effective in minimizing the infection on the surface and within the skin. After several minutes, rinse the skin thoroughly, and gently pat dry.
If you want to help your pores look smaller, a green clay mask is a great choice. The clay helps remove the oil from your skin's surface. When the mask has dried, rinse your face and then dry off. Witch hazel can be used to remove any left over residue and clarify your skin.
Stress negatively affects your entire body, even your skin. Stress prohibits your body's ability to fight infections, including skin infections. Try to keep stress down to improve skin quality.
These are just some simple suggestions that will help you start a daily skin care regimen. You can give your skin a healthy glow when you wash it at least twice a day and supplement your skin care plan with a weekly mask and garlic treatments.
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