Saturday, December 27, 2008

Your Acne Can Be Cured Naturally

By Lucy Collins

Irrespective of what you may have heard, there are natural ways to get rid of acne.

When it comes to our body, and our face in particular we all want to preserve what we were born with for as long as we can. When it comes to acne, we want to treat it the best way possible without having any nasty side effects. There are natural acne cures that can help you clear up your skin in no time, and actually keep it that way!

The first thing that you need to make sure of is that you drink lots of water. The cells in your skin needs moisture to function properly and water can also help flush toxins out from your body. Drinking lots of water is step one in regaining proper skin chemistry in your acne-prone skin. You should drink at least eight cups of water per day.

Take care of your body by taking regular showers. It might seem sort of funny, but some people do not have the proper hygiene, which cause numerous breakouts, which cause frustration and self consciousness. Take a daily shower; wash your face with a mild soap, as well as the rest of your body. Nobody should ever really like to sit around in their greasy, dirt covered clothes.

If you are a fan of tea, you might be surprised at the fact that it is also considered to be one of the best natural acne cures! Green tea not only helps with clearing up your skin, but it also helps your body in an array of ways such as lowering cholesterol, and building up your immune system. Every night or every morning, drink a hot cup of green tea, and watch your face clear right up.

To clear your acne you'll also need to start getting involved in some sort of physical activity to keep your metabolism running smoothly. Even running or walking is enough. If you can't get out to try something like that, then try some yoga indoors. Exercise will benefit your health in many other ways, as well, of course.

Perhaps you might be searching for something a little more on the herbal side? Then look into using aloe vera to clear up your skin. Applying aloe Vera to your face on a regular basis can help rid your face of acne as well as keeps that acne from coming back.

The last step in our natural fight against acne is perhaps for many, the most enjoyable step of them all. Why? Because the last step is sleep and yes, it has be scientifically proven that those who do not have regular sleep, tend to suffer more from acne than those who have adequate and regular sleep, hence the age old term, "beauty sleep".

Not everybody is the same and there are many different reasons why people have acne. That being said, some things don't work for everybody. You should try to narrow down your potential problems to try and reduce the risk of breakouts by treating your skin well all of the time, and always be on the lookout for new ideas for treating acne. - 16650

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