How To Get Rid Of My Acne

It’s the burning question that everyone asks at some time or another in their lives. We all go through it, some of us only have to deal with pimples when we go through puberty, then it clears up with only the occasional pimple. While others seem to be plagued with chronic acne and nothing seems to make a difference no matter how many times they bombard their skin with all manner of products and remedies.

Understanding how a pimple forms will help you work out the causes of your acne and which treatments are likely to work for your skin type.

The canal that contains each hair is called a follicle. The sebaceous gland produces an oil called Sebum that lubricates the hair follicle and moves out through the skin pore to lubricate the surrounding skin. Over active hormones can cause an excess of this oil to be produced.

Each day the surface of your skin continuously sheds cells, if these cells aren’t cleared away regularly the excess sebum can’t flow to the surface and the pores become blocked, the resulting mix of oil and dead skin cells is a breeding ground for bacteria. These blockages will cause blackheads, whiteheads and even worse cysts.

Stress can be a defining issue when dealing with acne, exams, problems at work or in your relationship can all lead to a dreaded breakout. It’s guaranteed you’ll get a pimple for that wedding , formal or other special event.

Being such a common skin complaint there are many varied ways to approach treatment, listening to your body and finding out what triggers your acne and brings on a breakout will help in finding what works. First take care of the basics and if there are no results, you may need to step up the arsenal until you find the right program for you.

Cleaning your skin regularly is paramount, clearing away the dead skin cells will certainly help to stop blockages. Finding the right soaps and cleanses can be a battle in itself. You don’t want to strip away all the oil as this will leave your skin dry and reactive, it’s a fine balance.

Never ever squeeze your pimples, doing so will only spread the infection beneath the skin making it worse and will lead to redness, inflammation and can leave you with ugly acne scars that will require laser treatments, better not to cause the scars to start with.  LEAVE THEM ALONE!

What you put into your body can have a direct impact on your complexion, it’s well known that drinking more water can help flush out acne causing toxins and impurities before they cause a breakout. Some people will find chocolate and fried foods are the culprits in causing pimples others might struggle with the added burden of finding skin products that don’t cause allergic reactions. Sensitive skins can be more prone to acne breakouts, natural acne treatments may suit this skin type.

Eating more fruit and vegetables may seem like a chore, but not only is it better for your health it will be reflected in your skin tone. Again trial and error will inform you of which diet suits you, the foods to avoid and the foods that are okay.

Performing some kind of regular exercise will not only keep you healthy, but can stave off stress before it can lead to a breakout. Burning off your stress can help reduce the over-production of acne causing hormones.

Work through the solutions until you find the right one for you.

Question by Ibtisam: What is the best product for light acne?
Over my face i have alittle acne probably about 10 pimples. Some are red and i have some pores and blackheads. What is the best product that is not complicated and will work some what fast. I have been using Clearasil acne face wash and its just one bottle and it makes my face dry and it seems to be getting worse. SO i dont want products such as proactive that has 5 steps but what are some that you know works, is fast, and not complicating?

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Answer by Scarlet Darkskull
Clean & Clear Advantage
3-in-1 exfoliating cleanser
This works wonders for me and I had your acne type when I first started using it. Just just this wash 2 times a day (morning and night) and it will work perfectly.

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Question by Meow Kitty: How to control acne and develop a good routine for clear skin?
Hey, I’m sixteen. I get a few breakouts from time to time on my chest back and face. What are the best products that you guys use to control acne, and what are your skin routines?

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Answer by Madison
I get acne on my forehead and on my temples and on my nose and between my eyebrows when i pluck them. But i use some reallly good stuff.
I use “Clean & Clear dual action moisturizer” and if you have oily skin don’t worry it won’t make it any oiler because its oil-freee and it treats &helps prevent pimplesa and moisturizes dry skin.
I also use Clearasils “Overnight Serum” And it helps visibly reduce the redness and size of pimples over night.
My rountines is when I wake up I wash my face then pat it dry then use the dual action moisturizer. Then if I have time a few hours before bed I will apply it again (but it doesn’t matter you only have to use it once) Then right before I go to bed I use the Serum and the serum especially works so well. I say MAJOR results its about a week or maybe two.
Hope this helps!

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Question by Brittanyy: What acne face cleaner is good for your face?
I want something to wash off my face in the morning, afternoon, and before i go to sleep.
I have a lot of acne on my face and scars, and if you have home remides that will be great too !
Thank you, xoxo.

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Answer by emilez.
neutrogena stress control, or st. ives apricot scrub.

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Question by Kylie: Can I use acne scar medicine along with my regular acne treatment?
I use Acne Free on a daily basis for a face wash treatment. I’ve noticed that it doesn’t get rid of my acne scars, though. I looked up some easy home remedies to get rid of acne scars (the one I’d like to try is a baking soda + water mixture). Can I use both Acne Free and the baking soda mixture on a daily basis? Or will that be too much for my skin to handle?

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Answer by Chelsea
I’d say its fine, if yout face isn’t really sensitive. If all fails do one in the morning, one at night.

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Question by NeverShoutCasey: ACNE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!?
i reallly need some help im in high school and ive had acne since the fourth grade! its starting to get really bad and ive tried pills, topical prescriptions, proactive, clean and clear advanced kit, and EVERYTHING in the acne aisle! even TOOTHEPASTE but nothing works, what do i do>
ive tried vinegar and i also take biotin vitamins everyday.

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Answer by marz_miller
My acne got really bad in high school. Nothing seemed to work for me. What seemed to work the best was me growing out of it and my hormones slowing down… sorry

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