When we think of acne, we’re usually refering to whiteheads and blackheads. And yes – most of us will do anything to avoid them. We spend a tremendous amount of money on all types of acne treatments. They are all wasted, however, unless you understand the basics.

Where does Acne come from?

Ok, so how do you get those nasty black heads and white heads? The primary reason is blocked skin pores. Sebaceous glands in our skin secrete oil which sometimes gets blocked into the poor by dead skin cells and other surface debris (like dirt). Along with bacteria, this eventually causes a ‘pimple’ to form.

Basic Acne Tips to Stay Clear

There are many claims surrounding various foods regarding their negative impact on acne. While diet does play a part, there is significant misinformation in this arena. Essentially, a healthy diet that is low in refined sugar and starch and high in nutrients will help your skin and immune system in reducing acne naturally as much as possible. Arobic exercise also has a major role here, as it also boosts the immune system and increases blood circulation in the surface arteries of your skin.

Another basic acne tip along with diet and exercise is to ensure you’re treating your skin correctly. Washing once a day with an acne solution such as 10% benzol peroxide, is important. A second time before bed using a soft, moisturizing face soap can help clear away surface debris which has accumulated during the day. Correct washing procedures are important, however, as excessively dried out skin can be as irritating to acne as not washing at all. It is important then that you do not overuse acne medication, and any moisturizer should be of the non-clogging type. Much information can be found online regarding acne washing regimens.

Don’t Squeeze Pimples to Get Rid of Them

Ideally, you should never ’squeeze’, ‘pop’, or even touch acne. But we all know the vast majority of people will do this anyway.. The fact is, however, you can make the problem much worse. At the very least, it causes more acne to form. It can also cause very ugly permanent scars, nasty infections, and usually isn’t even effective.

If you are going to do this, there are many proper instructions available. The most common involve using a warm, moist towelet to guide a needle sterilized with fire, alcohol, or peroxide to the location, and washing the surrounding skin and your hands afterwards. These precautions are taken because it’s so easy to reinfect the clogged pore and make the problem worse otherwise.

Drink lots of water.

This is a very basic acne tip – water is an essential part of the metabolic process in our body. With water, our body rids itself of a wide variety of metabolic by-products and otherwise deadly toxins. This is done mainly through the kidneys, and also through the liver if not enough water is present. It supports skin cells, helps the immune system perform optimally, and keeps the kidneys operating efficiently.

Depending on your weight, physical fitness level, and environment, you should drink anywhere from a quart to a gallon of water per day for maximum toxin flushing effectiveness

The best water is filtered, and right behind this is bottled water. Filtering ensures that deadly toxins like fluorine and chlorine byproducts from the tap water supply do not interfere with your body’s metabolic process.

Everyone is different, and the degree of acne and the most effective acne treatments will definitely vary considerably from person to person. Checking out product reviews online and trying a range of topical treatments long enough to gauge their effectiveness is probably the best acne tip to find something which works for you.

In the mean time, your best defense is a good offense – simply stay as healthy as you can, because your life is worth it!