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Do you find a new pimple every time you look in the mirror? I hope not, but if you do then lets look at some different ways of getting rid of you acne without using expensive medications and treatments.

First, “what is acne?” Simply, acne is a skin disorder this is caused by hormones interacting with your skin’s sebaceous glands that produce oils. The oils can lead to congestion in your skins pores when left too long on the skin. It’s at this point that the acne is forming. Acne can break out on your body in a number of places besides just your face which is the most common. It can break out on your neck, chest, back and shoulders and even your scalp. If severe acne is left untreated, it can lead to other problems such as scarring and may even lead to psychological disorders like depression.

The occurrence of acne can often be linked to a persons genetics. If you parents or grandparents had severe acne, then you are likely to also have severe acne. Of course, there is nothing we can do about your genetics (at least not today), but there is another factor that we can do something about. That factor is hygiene. When we speak of hygiene we aren’t usually talking about someone that doesn’t have any hygiene skills, it’s just that there are certain ways that are better than others for taking care of acne. Follow the list below for examples of natural acne solutions.

1. Fruits and Vegetables - Include at least the recommended daily allowance of 4 to 5 servings each day. Fruits and veggies have an amazing impact on the outbreak of acne.

2. Use rose water to clean you face. Simply use it at least twice per day to keep your face clear and refreshed.

3. Don’t Wait - Waiting for a pimple to form is like admitting defeat. Take control and do something about before it is a full fledged zit. Try patting some ice on the swollen location to reduce the swelling and release the poisons in the pores.

4. Multi-vitamins will help get your body’s chemistry back into balance. Not only will you live healthier but having your body’s chemistry in balance will reduce the hormonal output of your sebaceous glands.

5. Cucumbers - Only this time they aren’t to eat. Create a cucumber paste by combining a cucumber with water to make a facial mask. Put it on for about half an hour and rinse off. This is affordable and helps control acne at the same time that it refreshes your skin.

6. Carefully Select Soaps - Use only mild soaps, even though you are thinking that you should dry your skin out. Avoid using petroleum or animal based soaps because they tend to dry out you skin and make it irritated.

7. Cleansers - Avoid using cleansers that contain alcohol because it will tend to dry out your skin. Alcohol free cleansers will be much gentler to your face and body.

8. All Natural Makeup - Choose your makeup carefully because many makeup brands contain petroleum which will, once again, dry out your skin and that is normally not what the majority of those suffering from acne need. All natural makeup will be much kinder to your skin.

9. Drink lots of water. I know, everybody always says drink lots of water. But, don’t you think if everybody is saying that then there must be at least a little truth to it. Well, there is! Do it and you will feel better and your skin will feel better.

Take this list and really apply it. Remember that not all illnesses need to be cured with harsh medicines and chemicals. Always start with the simplest solutions first before having to resort to the more expensive and invasive treatments. Plus, your body will thank you because it will feel better!

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