If you want to get rid of acne the natural way, you just have to make some adjustments in your lifestyle and especially, your diet.
Step 1 – Diet
Here you will cut down or cut out processed foods, sugar, fatty foods and dairy products.
First, cut out soda completely, either sugared or diet. Drink fruit juice or water instead. Water is great for your skin. Aim to drink 4 pints of water spread through the day.
Then begin to make healthy choices in other areas of your diet. Avoid french fries and potato chips. Choose steamed vegetables instead of stir-fried. Eat fresh fruit for snacks. Nuts are fine too in small quantities. Cut out or cut down on refined sugar. Buy some gum that is 100% xylitol to deal with any sugar cravings and give your teeth a break.
Cut out dairy products completely if you are sensitive to them – many people are. Have yourself tested for dairy intolerance by a dermatologist or run a 2 week no-dairy test to check. If you are sensitive your skin may break out worse than ever in the first week during detox, but it should be much improved by the end of 2 weeks. Take a calcium supplement to ensure you don’t suffer from any deficiency.
Step 2 – Keeping It Clean
Although cleanliness is important in stopping acne from spreading, the major causes of acne are internal (diet and hormones).
- Change your pillowcase often – every week if possible. Or turn it one day, and replace it the next, so you never sleep on the same side two nights.
- Try not to touch your face without washing your hands first. Itches will soon go if you do not scratch.
- Massage the face gently with clean fingertips. This will stimulate the skin and help it to clean out pores.
- For men who have acne in the beard area, use clippers to shave instead of a razor to avoid aggravating the skin.
- Use natural cleansing products such as apple cider vinegar (check for allergies first).
These simple steps will help you to get rid of acne naturally. But for serious acne conditions, it’s best to seek advice of a doctor.
