by Janeen Elite

Created on: November 17, 2009   Last Updated: November 18, 2009

While acne is usually attributed to teenagers that are going through hormonal changes, the fact is it effects many adults as well. Here are some home remedies that can help prevent acne from occurring or help dry up eliminate pimples and breakouts after they have occurred.

* Wash your face as often as possible but definitely every evening before bedtime.

While most people assume this home remedy is only for women when they remove their makeup at night, in truth it is imperative for anyone who suffers from acne. It is important to wash off any excess dirt and oils from your face that has been accumulated during the day and to give your skin a chance to breath during the night. In many cases simply washing your face every evening before retiring may be the only thing you need to do to eliminate acne if it is not too severe.

* Drink More Water

One of the best ways to improve your skin at any age is to be sure you consume at least 8 glasses of water a day. This is especially true if you suffer from acne. It is one of the best ways to get rid of toxins from the inside out.

*Apply Toothpaste

This is probably one of the most popular home remedies for acne that already exists. Simply apply toothpaste to acne or pimples before going to bed at night and gently wash off in the morning. Make sure it is the paste kind and not the gel. Something in the paste helps dry pimples out.

* Apply Egg White

Egg White is another easy-to- use home remedy that has been known to work on drying pimples out. Simply separate an egg and using a clean finger or Q-tip, dip only in the clear part of the egg (not the yellow yolk) then apply directly to pimples. Leave overnight and gently wash off in the morning.

* Use Tomato Pulp

Another effective home remedy for acne is applying fresh tomato pulp directly onto pimples and let sit for an hour before gently washing off.

* Apply Vitamin E Oil

Vitamin E is great for skin when taken both internally and applied externally. You should be able to purchase Vitamin E oil from your local health store and should apply directly to skin. Also consider taking a Vitamin E supplement to improve skins overall appearance.

* Shower and Wash with Head & Shoulders Shampoo

Surprisingly there is a lot of excitement about this strange but supposedly effective treatment. It seems that Head & Shoulders Intensive Treatment (the one with Selenium Sulfide, not Zinc) is a very effective treatment for acne. Simply put some shampoo in your hand, add a little water , lather it up

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