General care of acne is very simple. Affected areas should be gently washed once or twice a day with a mild soap. Antibacterial or abrasive soaps, alcohol pads, and heavy frequent scrubbing provide no added benefit and may further irritate the skin. Cosmetics should be water-based, very greasy products can worsen acne.

Beyond these routine measures, acne treatment depends on the severity of the condition. Mild acne requires the simplest treatment, which poses the fewest risks of side effects. More severe acne or acne that does not respond to preliminary treatment requires additional treatment.

The importance of nutrition in preventing, controlling and eliminating acne has already been touched upon. Let us take a closer look at how controlling what we eat can treat acne naturally. Without a question your diet can influence the way you look and feel.

Research has shown time and again that certain food items make you feel good while some make you unwell and unhealthy. It is good for you to identify those food types which are healthy for you and to include these in your diet.

Here then are the top 10 tips that will make your acne much better, together with a recommendation for a course which can make a huge difference too.

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• Please don’t squeeze, pick, scratch, or rub your skin or spots, as it makes the problem worse. Picking can cause scars, and can increase the amount of bacteria in the pores, resulting in more acne.
• Keep your hand off. When you are constantly touching your face you are transferring dirt, germs, and oils from your hands to your face. This will cause your skin to break out and your pores to become clogged. This is a bad thing and a hard habit to break, but if you can break it you will notice results faster than you could imagine.
• Cleanse your face every day with a good quality product. You might have to try several brands before you find the one that is right for you. Everyone is an individual, and some people need more moisturizing than others. If your skin is sensitive, look for gentle natural products that are not scented. Don’t buy products so expensive that you’ll be heartbroken if you have to throw them away.
• Avoid over exposure to the sun. Sun damage leads to hyper-pigmentation (brown spots) which can develop into serious skin disease. Excessive exposure can also exaggerate and thicken fine lines. Use an SPF 15 or higher foundation or sun cream on all exposed skin, especially on your face. Long term exposure to sun and sunburn has been proved to cause skin cancer in later life.
• Treat acne with natural essential oils, such as rosemary, bergamot, lavender, or tea tree oil. Look for products that contain modest amounts of essential oils, or dilute your own tea tree oil with mild skin-friendly oil like jojoba or almond oil. Apply this combination to your blemishes with a cotton ball or swab. There are few things in nature as healing as natural essential oils.
• Drink a lot of water: Skin care can’t be any simpler than this. Water helps in flushing out the toxins from the body, hence keeping it clean and making it less prone to disease. Water does not cure acne by itself, but it is essential for helping the skin in healing itself and remaining healthy. Around 8 glasses of water (per day) is recommended by all doctors.
• Take three table spoons of pure honey and mix it with one teaspoon of cinnamon powder. Apply it on the pimples and let the paste remain there overnight. Wash it next morning with lukewarm water. Continue this operation for two weeks. Pimples will vanish for ever.
• Eat a lot of fish. Fish is well known to have the omega 3 oils that are so good for the heart and surprisingly also for the skin. Hence, if you want a natural acne remedy, you need to eat more fish. Studies have shown that the levels of sebum in and on the skin are directly related to the presence of acne. Adopting a plant-based, low fat food diet may help to reduce the levels of sebum in and on your skin, thereby improving your acne.
• Make sure you get enough sleep! Devote enough time each night to get at least eight hours. Eight hours of restful sleep works wonders for an over-stressed body and an over-stressed mind.

Here’s a final bonus tip. You can significantly reduce acne in just a few days. It’s true. Most people can nearly wipe out acne in 3-4 days. You just need to find the right formula. I recommend: Stop acne standing in your way by Chris.

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