get rid of acneWhat Can You Do To Get Rid of Acne?

Sometimes acne is severe enough that you will need to seek medical help from a qualified dermatologist. However, there are a few steps you can take to help your acne on your own.

1.A Word of Advice on Acne and Your Diet

- Limit your Fat intake
- Stick with good fats like fish oil, olive oil, and nuts that contain Omega 3 Fatty Acids.
- Limit red meats and replace them with fish
- Make sure you get enough fiber in your diet

2. What you should avoid if you have acne

- Stay away from greasy cosmetic products and anything that is too heavy or hard to clean off
- Stay away from irritating deoderants
- Stay away from harsh soaps that can strip your skin of its natural protection
- Do not use steroids or hormone suppliments
- Avoid synsthetic fabrics that do not allow your skin to breath

3. Rinse your skin with mild products

Mild face renses that are made from natural products are the best for keeping your pores unclogged and not damaging the skin. Some will require you to wear at night while others you simply wash your face with.

Salicylic acid is used to dissolve mild acne and other products generally contain antibacterial ingredients to fight bacteria and stimulate the skin. Tea Tree oil can also be an effective cleanser.

4. Gels and creams for Acne

After rinsing your skin you should apply a gel or cream because

- they soften your skin and make it more elastic
- they protect your skin from environmental factors.
- they can unclog your pores
- they can soothe the pain and irritation caused by acne
- they can help prevent bacteria from forming on your skin
- they will stimulate your skin’s natural cleaning systems
- they will help heal your skin
- they can help protect your skin from cosmetics

5. Oral supplements for fighting acne

Some oral supplements can provide benefits similar to the gels and creams you use on the surface of your skin. Some of the benefits of oral supplements include:

- making the sebum more fluid to allow for better draining
- making the skin work towards cleaning and healing itself
- stimulating the skin’s healing processes
- providing your skin with the nutrients it needs to heal itself.

Often times these oral supplements will include many Vitamins suc as A, C, B1, B2, B3, B6, C, D, E. They may also include Folic acid, Beta carotene, Metylsulfonyl methane, Copper, Bioflavonoids, Zinc and other antioxidants.

Other supplements may include primrose oil, Olive oil, Flax seed oil, Borage oil, Soy oil, Wheat germ oil and Lecithin to help promote healing.