Everyone wants a pimple-free face. But it is equally true that not everyone is willing to take the necessary steps to rid your skin of dirt, grease and inflammation. Getting a pimple-free face, however, is far from impossible. Read on for some helpful tips on how to do this.
Steps
Part 1 of 2: General Tips
Step 1. Don't squeeze the pimples
It is the most important rule! Pimples contain bacteria. By squeezing your pimples, those bacteria could spread to neighboring pores.
Another disadvantage of squeezing a pimple is that the skin around the pimple, and the pimple itself, will become inflamed. The inflammation will cause even more redness and pain
Step 2. Try not to touch your face
Your hands (even if you wash them often) are covered in oils and dirt, and can carry bacteria. If you constantly sprinkle all that dirt, oil and bacteria on your face, you will likely get pimples.
Step 3. Drink lots of water
Many doctors recommend drinking 3 liters of water per day for men and 2, 2 for women. Your skin is also an organ of the body, and like your kidneys, it needs an adequate supply of water to function.
- Eliminate sweets, sugary drinks, juices, and smoothies from your diet. Although the evidence has been debated for decades, the latest studies seem to indicate that the diet has a substantial effect on acne, and sugar is one of the triggers. Sugar causes an increase in insulin, which in turn will stimulate the production of hormones that cause pimples.
- Drink less milk. Milk has also recently been shown to be responsible for acne. Milk stimulates male sex hormones - testosterone and androgen - which, along with insulin, are the cause of pimples.
- Drink unsweetened green tea. Green tea contains many antioxidants that help fight free radicals; free radicals affect the cells responsible for skin aging. For a healthy alternative to water, make some good green tea!
Step 4. Eat a balanced diet
Diet can help improve the appearance of the skin. Eat more fruits and vegetables, healthier fats, and try probiotic foods.
- People who eat more fruits and vegetables, and less milk and sugar, tend to have fewer pimples. Make sure you eat 5-9 servings a day of healthy vegetables, especially leafy greens.
- Eat omega-3 fatty acids. Not all fats are harmful to the body. Healthy fats, such as omega-3s, help fight inflammation and promote cell health. Omega-3s are damaged by oxygen, so try to eat foods that contain raw omega-3s. If you can't, opt for baking and broiling over frying and boiling. Foods rich in omega-3s include:
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Fish, especially salmon, sardines, herring.
- Seeds and nuts, especially flax seeds.
- Green leafy vegetables, especially spinach and rocket.
- Consider probiotic foods. Probiotics are healthy bacteria found in certain foods, such as kombucha, which promote digestive health and reduce inflammation. Probiotics like lactobacillus can fight acne. Look for probiotics at the grocery store or pharmacy.
Step 5. Get the right vitamins, in moderation
Vitamins will help you generate strong, healthy skin cells and fight acne. Vitamin A is very effective in promoting skin health. Do not take vitamin A if you are pregnant.
- Try evening primrose oil. Evening primrose oil is an anti-inflammatory omega-6 fat, and a deficiency in these nutrients can cause acne. Take 1000-1500 mg twice a day.
- Try zinc citrate. Zinc citrate promotes protein synthesis, wound healing, and normal tissue function. Take 30mg per day.
- Try Vitamin E. It is vital for skin health, and acne sufferers often don't get enough. Take 400 IU per day.
Step 6. Don't wash your face more than twice a day
Washing your face too often will dry out the skin on your face, resulting in more oil production, which will lead to more pimples.
- Hydrate yourself every time you wash your face. Washing your face dries the skin. Make sure you rehydrate your skin, even if you have naturally oily skin.
- Use non-comedogenic moisturizers. "Non-comedogenic" means they won't clog your pores. That way the moisturizer won't clog your pores right after you clean them.
- If you have oily skin, try a gel moisturizer. This type of moisturizer, unlike creams, will not make your skin become moist and greasy.
- Find creative ways to relieve stress. Some people get distracted from stress by taking a walk. Others relieve it by painting on a canvas. Choose the activity you prefer and practice it regularly.
- Try meditation techniques. There are a number of meditation techniques, so find the one that works best for you. Some people do yoga to meditate.
- Always wear sunscreen if you exercise outdoors. If you are not careful, you will negate the benefits of training due to sun damage. Wear light sunscreen that won't irritate your skin.
- * Take a shower after your workout. When you sweat, your pores are clogged with dirty, salty residue. Wash your face well, especially after exercising.
- Commercial astringents. There are many types. Look for astringents that contain benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid. Choose the most skin-friendly astringents.
- You can also use natural astringents in the absence of other remedies. These include:
- Lemon juice The citric acid contained in lemon kills acne-causing bacteria and acts as an astringent. Many people use it. Cut a lemon wedge and rub it gently on the infected area.
- Banana peel. Banana peels are useful for treating mosquito and insect bites, and can reduce the size of pimples. Gently rub the banana peel over the infected area.
- Witch hazel. Another great astringent with many applications. Look for products with witch hazel that do not contain alcohol. Apply a small amount to the affected area and let it dry.
- Green tea. Green tea is an astringent that contains many antioxidants, which help counter the signs of aging. Dip a tea bag in hot water, remove the tea bag and apply it briefly to the affected area.
- The ice will help reduce the size of the pores by narrowing the blood vessels under the skin. If your acne is painful, it should help relieve the pain.
- If you have a lot of pimples, work on one section at a time. When one section falls asleep, move on to the next.
- Repeat this process all over your face.
- Nettle. It might seem strange to you, because touching wild nettle can produce irritation similar to small pimples. However, some doctors recommend using a cold-dried nettle preparation, which will reduce the amount of histamine produced by the body.
- Common toxilage. In Europe there are many evidences of the use of the plant to treat skin diseases. The leaves can be pounded into a paste or you can ingest the toxilage extract in pills.
- Basil. Heat some basil sprigs with steam and gently apply it to the pimples. Basil can make the body believe that the external agent that causes pimples should not be fought.
- Benzoyl peroxide gels work very well.
- Exfoliate your skin every four days to remove dead skin cells.
- When you no longer have pimples, your self-esteem will grow a lot.
- Even when you no longer have pimples, keep following the recommended routine for 30 or more days. Acne can recur many times during puberty; if the pimples come back, resume following these tips.
Step 7. Use a toner for oily skin
A toner is a lotion or cream that helps tighten pores and wash away dirt and grease. Beware of alcohol tonics, as they will remove skin oils. This will result in more oil production, and more pimples. Find a toner that is low in alcohol but still effective.
Step 8. Take the stress out of your life
Doctors haven't found the cause, but they found that stress can promote skin problems, especially acne. Somehow, the cells that produce the sebum, the element that causes pimples, do not work properly when a person is under a lot of stress.
Step 9. Get enough sleep
Why is sleep important? A recent study showed that physiological stress increases by 14% for every hour of sleep lost during the night.
Young and old people need more sleep than adults. Teenagers should sleep 10-11 hours a night
Step 10. Exercise
For almost all ailments, except bone or muscle in nature, physical activity is a universal remedy. Exercise will promote circulation, and consequently a healthy and strong skin. Remember these aspects when you train:
Part 2 of 2: Treating Acne
Step 1. Benzoyl Peroxide Test
Benzoyl peroxide will kill the bacteria that contribute to acne. There are products with different concentrations, but prefer those with a concentration of 2.5%, which will work as well as those with higher concentrations, irritating your skin less. Benzoyl peroxide also helps eliminate dead skin layers, making room for brighter, younger looking skin.
Step 2. Use salicylic acid
Like peroxide, salicylic acid also kills the bacteria responsible for pimples. It will also promote peeling of the skin, promoting the growth of new cells. Put a small amount of salicylic acid on the acne-affected areas before bedtime after washing your face.
Step 3. Use toothpaste
Toothpastes contain silica, a drying agent that can also be found in dried meat packaging. The toothpaste will dry out the pimple overnight, reducing its size.
Make sure you use natural toothpastes on the skin. Some toothpastes that contain sodium lauryl sulfate can irritate the skin. Always check before using it
Step 4. Try tea tree oil
Tea tree oil is an antibacterial essential oil that destroys the microbes hiding in your pores. Using a dropper, wet a cotton swab with a drop of oil and apply it to the pimples, being careful not to use too much.
Tea tree oil has anti-inflammatory properties that can reduce the redness and size of pimples
Step 5. Crush some aspirin
Grind an aspirin to a powder and add water to make a paste. With a cotton swab, completely cover the pimple with the paste. Let it dry. Aspirin is another anti-inflammatory, which will help the skin fight inflammation by making the pimple less visible. Let the aspirin fight the pimple overnight.
Step 6. Use astringents on oily skin
Astringents are agents that cause the skin to contract. Some astringent medications contain antibiotic ingredients that will help fight pimples and reduce their size. Here are some astringents to consider:
Step 7. Apply ice cubes as needed
Rub an ice cube over the pimples on your face until the area is sore. When your face gets sore, stop; let your face return to normal temperature.
Step 8. Use eye drops on the affected area
Eye drops, at least those thought to reduce eye redness, can help reduce redness and irritation. Pour a few drops on a cotton swab and apply them on the pimples.
To take advantage of the anti-inflammatory action of the cold, put the cotton swab in the freezer for an hour before applying it
Step 9. Try natural antihistamines
Antihistamines counteract the swelling of the skin tissues. Many of these remedies can be ingested as pills, but some can be drunk in a tea or used as a topical agent. They should limit the redness. Natural antihistamine herbs include:
Step 10. If after all these remedies, you still suffer from acne, consult a dermatologist
There are antibiotics and oral acne medications that can heal infected skin and cleanse it very quickly.
