by Helium01

Created on: January 21, 2012

Having severe acne can be very frustrating and can affect self esteem. People who have acne sometimes socialize less and have lower self esteem. There are lots of reasons why acne can form. You need to figure out why you have acne first in order to overcome the problem.

Acne can form as a result of the combination of dirt and facial oil. Facial oil generally promotes healthy skin, but if your face is too oily, it can attract dirt and bacteria. Clean your face twice a day with warm water to make sure you get rid of excess oil and dirt. At the same time, don’t wash your face too much because it will irritate your acne. It is important that you wash your face very gently, without scratching acne scars or your skin.

Another reason why acne forms is as a result of not drinking enough water. In order to have healthy skin you need to drink at least 8 cups of water each day. Keeping hydrated promotes healthier skin which can lead to a reduction in simple forms of acne.

If you have acne pimples, do not pop them and avoid touching them at all times. Popping pimples or touching them will irritate them and cause acne scars. It will also spread bacteria from the acne to other parts of your face. Acne scars are hard to get rid of.

Give yourself enough time to sleep at night for your skin to repair itself. Put some honey on your acne and leave it on overnight. You will see significant results in few days. It will get rid of dark spots, acne scars and will brighten your face.

As you are on your quest to clear your face of acne, new pimples will definitely form. Do not be discouraged though, because they will disappear with time. Try using a light facial cleanser. This could be Proactive or something similar, as long as it destroys the bacteria on your skin.

If you follow these tips for a few months and your acne persists, consult your doctor. In some cases severe acne has underlying causes that require medical interventions such as oral medication. Above all else, remember that acne is not a reflection on you personally. Even people with perfect hygiene practices get acne; it is simply a matter of doing the most you can to improve the situation.

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