How to Have an Acne Free Face (with Pictures)

2025 Author: Jason Gerald | [email protected]. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:04

Everyone wants a pimple-free face. But admit it - not everyone is willing to do the things it takes to keep their facial skin free of dirt, oil, and inflammation. However, making your face acne-free is something you can completely do. Please read on for some helpful hints for doing so.

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Part 1 of 2: General Tips

Step 1. Don't burst your pimple

This is rule number one! Acne contains bad bacteria. If you break it down, bacteria will have a chance to get into other pores and you give them a place to live without paying rent, for example.

Step 2. Another disadvantage of popping a pimple is that it causes the skin around the pimple and the pimple itself to become inflamed

Inflammation will cause the skin to become red and painful.

Step 3. Try not to touch your face

Your hands (no matter how many times you clean them) contain oil and dirt, and these are bacteria carriers. If you're constantly rubbing dirt, oil, and bacteria back into your face, chances are your face will respond badly.

Step 4. Drink enough water

Many doctors recommend that you drink between 9-12 glasses of water per day (2.2 - 3 liters), depending on whether you are a woman or a man. (Women should drink 9 glasses, while men should drink 12). Your skin is also part of your body's organs, and like your kidneys, it also needs adequate amounts of water to function properly.

Step 5. Cut sugary and sugary drinks like soda, juices, and smoothies (a mixture of pureed fruit and added other ingredients such as milk, yogurt, or ice cream) from your diet

While this has been debated for decades, recent reports seem to suggest that your diet has a major effect on acne, with sugar being the trigger. Sugar causes a spike in insulin levels, which in turn stimulates acne-causing hormones.

Step 6. Drink less milk

Milk has also recently been linked as an acne-producing agent. Milk stimulates male sex hormones – testosterone and androgens – which together with insulin can cause stubborn acne.

Step 7. Green tea without sugar can also be beneficial

Green tea contains tons of antioxidants that help fight free radicals; Free radicals affect the cells that may be responsible for the signs of aging on the skin. For a healthy substitute for water, brew a delicious and healthy green tea!

Step 8. Have a balanced diet

Your diet or diet can help your skin look its best if you allow it. There's nothing extraordinary about this sentence, and you probably already guessed it: eat more fruits and vegetables, healthy fats, and try probiotics.

Step 9. People who eat more fruits and vegetables, and less dairy and sugar, tend to have less acne

Make sure you consume 5 to 9 servings of healthy vegetables (especially leafy greens) per day.

Step 10. Consume omega-3 fatty acids

There are only fats, and there are healthy fats. Healthy fats, such as omega-3s, help fight inflammation and promote healthy cells. Omega-3s can be damaged by oxygen, so if you eat foods rich in omega-3s, try to eat them raw. In a pinch, grilled or grilled is better than boiled or fried. Foods rich in omega-3s include:

• Fish, especially salmon, sardines, and herring.

  

• Seeds and nuts, especially flaxseed.

  

• Green leafy vegetables, especially spinach and Arugula (Eruca sativa, a type of salad leaf).

  

Step 11. Consider probiotics

Probiotics are good bacteria found in certain foods, such as Kombucha, that promote digestive health and reduce inflammation. Probiotics such as lactobacillus can improve acne. Look for probiotics in the nearest supermarket or natural medicine stores.

Step 12. Take the right vitamins, in moderation

This one is unquestionable. The right types of vitamins will help your body produce beautiful and healthy skin and also fight acne. Vitamin A has been shown to be very effective at promoting healthy skin. Do not take vitamin A if you are pregnant.

Step 13. Try evening primrose oil

Evening primrose oil is an anti-inflammatory omega-6 fat whose lack of this fat can cause acne. Consume as much as 1000 to 1500 mg twice a day.

Step 14. Try zinc citrate

Zinc citrate aids protein synthesis, wound healing, and normal tissue function. Consume as much as 30 mg per day.

Step 15. Try vitamin E

Very important for healthy skin, vitamin E is usually low in many acne sufferers. Consumption of 400 IU (international units) per day.

Step 16. Don't try to wash your face more than twice a day

Washing your face too much will only dry out your face, prompting it to produce more oil, which unfortunately means more breakouts.

Step 17. Moisturize after every time you wash your face

Washing your face draws moisture from your skin while fighting acne-causing bacteria. Make sure that you give your skin the moisture it needs, even if you have naturally oily skin.

• Use a non-comedogenic moisturizer. A non-comedogenic product means it won't clog the pores of your facial skin. Of course you don't want your moisturizer to clog the pores you just cleaned.

  

• If you happen to have naturally oily skin, try looking for a gel moisturizer. This type of moisturizer, in contrast to cream-based moisturizers, will not leave your skin feeling sweaty and greasy.

  

Step 18. Use a toner for oily skin

What is toner? A toner is a lotion or liquid that helps shrink your pores while removing dirt. Be careful with alcoholic toners because they will remove oil from your face. This causes more oil to be produced, along with more breakouts. Look for a toner that is low in alcohol but still effective.

Step 19. Eliminate as much unhealthy stress as possible from your life

Doctors aren't entirely sure why, but they do know there is a link between stress and skin disorders, particularly stress and acne. Somehow, the cells that produce sebum, which can eventually lead to acne, get out of control when a person is under a lot of stress.

Step 20. Find creative and positive ways to release your stress

Some people escape from stressful situations by taking a walk. Others put their stress on the canvas by painting. Whatever you do to decompress, do it early and often.

Step 21. Try meditation techniques

There are many meditation techniques, so find one or two that work for you. Some people choose yoga for meditation.

Give your body the sleep it needs. Why is sleep important? A new study found that psychological stress increases by 14% for every hour you lose a night of sleep. As we learned above, stress can have a damaging effect on the skin by causing breakouts. When it comes to sleep, change your pillowcase regularly. Consider wrapping your pillowcase in a towel to absorb facial oils. You can flip your towel over for the next night.

Step 1. YYoung and old people need more sleep than adults

Teens should try to get 10 -11 hours of sleep every night.

Step 2. Exercise

For almost any disease other than muscle disease or bone damage, exercise is a panacea. Exercise is a great choice for improving your blood circulation, and anything that improves blood circulation is also good for helping keep your skin healthy and looking fresh.] Here are a few things to keep in mind when exercising:

Step 3. Always wear sunscreen when exercising outdoors

The benefits of improving your blood circulation can outweigh the disadvantages of sun damage if you're not careful. Wear a sunscreen that is light and doesn't irritate or sting your skin.

Step 4. Take a shower or clean yourself after exercising

When you sweat, your pores can become clogged with the dirty, salty residue that is produced during your workout. Be sure to clean your body, especially your face, after exercise.

Part 2 of 2: Treating Acne

Step 1. Try benzoyl peroxide

Benzoyl peroxide is used to kill bacteria that contribute to acne. Benzoyl peroxide is available in different concentrations, but benzoyl peroxide at a concentration of 2.5% is as effective as a 5-10% solution, and is also less irritating to the skin. Benzoyl peroxide also helps exfoliate dead skin layers revealing a more youthful and brighter complexion in its place.

Step 2. Use salicylic acid

Like benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid also kills the bacteria responsible for acne growth. This acid also causes skin cells to slough off more quickly, encouraging new skin growth. Apply a small amount of salicylic acid to the acne-affected area before you go to bed, after washing your face.

Step 3. Use toothpaste

Toothpaste contains silica, which is a drying agent like you'd find in bags of jerky, for one. Basically, toothpaste will dry your pimple overnight and reduce its size

Step 4. Make sure to use a natural toothpaste if you want to apply it to your skin

Some toothpastes containing sodium lauryl sulfate can irritate the skin. Be aware of the content of this material before using it.

Step 5. Try tea tree oil or tea tree oil

Tea tree oil is an antibacterial essential oil that can kill the microbes that have started making a home in your pores. Using a dropper, moisten a cotton bud with a little tea tree oil and apply it to the pimple as needed, being careful not to use too much.

Step 6. Tea tree oil has anti-inflammatory properties that can reduce the redness and size of the pimple so it's less obvious

Step 7. Puree a small amount of aspirin

Crush one aspirin tablet and add enough water to make a thick paste. With a cotton swab, gently apply the aspirin paste to the pimple, until the pimple is completely covered. Let dry. Aspirin is another anti-inflammatory agent, which means it can help the skin fight inflammation, making acne less obvious. Leave the aspirin paste on the pimple overnight.

Step 8. Use astringent on oily skin

Astringents are substances that cause the skin to contract and shrink pores. Some pharmaceutical astringents contain antimicrobial ingredients that will also help fight acne while reducing its size. Here are some astringents that you can consider using:

Step 9. Store-bought astringents

This type of astringent is available in various types and sizes. Look for one that contains benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid. And ask for astringents that are gentle on the skin.

Step 10. Natural astringents can also work in an emergency

These types of astringents include:

• Lemon juice. The citric acid in lemon water kills acne-causing bacteria and acts as a pore shrink. Many people have proven it. Slice a lemon and gently rub it or simply apply it on the pimple affected area.

  

• Banana peel. Banana peels are helpful for treating mosquito and insect bites, and may help reduce the size of pimples. Gently rub the banana peel on the pimple affected area.

  

• witch hazel (a type of herbal leaf). Is another good astringent with many benefits. Look for witch hazel extract that doesn't contain alcohol. Apply a small amount on the pimple and let it dry.

  

• Green tea. Green tea is an astringent substance that contains many antioxidants that help reduce signs of aging by fighting free radicals. Soak a tea bag in a little hot water then take the tea bag with the water (don't squeeze it), and place it briefly on the acne affected area.

  

Step 11. Apply ice cubes if necessary

Rub or simply place an ice cube on the pimple until the surrounding skin is numb. Once you feel numb, stop; and let your face warm up again by itself.

Step 12. As mentioned above, ice will help reduce the size of the pores by constricting the blood vessels under the skin

If your pimple is painful, then ice will help ease the pain.

Step 13. If you have a lot of pimples, do it by section

When one section is numb, move on to the next section.

Step 14. Repeat this process on your face as needed

Step 15. Apply eye drops on the acne affected area

Eye drops, at least those that reduce redness in the eyes, can also help reduce redness and signs of irritation in acne. Put a few eye drops on a cotton bud and apply to the pimple as needed.

Step 16. Since cold also helps reduce acne inflammation, place a cotton swab moistened with eye drops in the freezer for an hour before use

Cool cotton buds will cool the skin while working to reduce inflammation.

Step 17. Try some natural antihistamines

Antihistamines can suppress the swelling effect on a person's skin tissue. Most of these drugs can be taken in pill form, but some can also be taken as a tea or used directly as an external medicine. This substance should be able to reduce the redness of the pimple. Natural herbal antihistamines include:

Step 18. Stinging nettle

This may sound a little strange because touching nettle plants in the wild can produce irritation and swelling unlike a small pimple. However, some doctors recommend freeze-dried stinging nettle, which is known to reduce the amount of histamine the body produces.

Step 19. Coltsfoot (a type of herb) may be effective as a natural antihistamine

Europeans have a long history of using this plant to treat skin problems. Coltsfoot leaves can be ground into a paste or the extract can be taken in pill form.

Step 20. Basil (basil) leaves can also act as a natural antihistamine

Heat a few sprigs of basil with steam (or steam until soft and wilted) and gently apply it to the swollen area. Basil can help reassure your body that a foreign substance causing swelling or itching isn't something it should be fighting..

Step 21. If after all this you still have a number of pimples, consult a dermatologist

There are antibiotics and oral/oral acne medications that can be used for acne-prone skin and clear up quickly.

Tips

• Even after your acne has disappeared, continue your routine for at least thirty days, or more. Acne can still come back even though puberty has passed; if your acne does not come back, do this routine again.
• Exfoliate or exfoliate with a scrub every four days to remove dead skin cells.
• When you've managed to get rid of your pimples, wait and watch for the self-confidence boost that will overwhelm you. You will feel more confident.
• Acne is a skin problem that almost everyone must have faced at some stage and not all methods can work for everyone. If one way doesn't work for you, then try another!
• To really remove dirt and oil from your skin, leave the soap or cleanser on your face for 2 minutes to work. You don't have to keep rubbing it during this time, but it can also help. To overcome the boredom of waiting, turn on the radio or do something else (Brush your teeth? Lie back and relax for a bit and have a mini-spa experience? It's up to you). After the time is up, rinse several times until clean. The most effective final rinse is to fill a sink with warm water and soak your skin while you gently scrub your face until the cleanser is completely gone. Yes that's right, you need to put your face in the water. If you used a lot of cleanser earlier, then you may need to repeat the rinse. Rinse again using cold water to close your pores. Some people prefer toner for this last step because the remaining cleanser will only have an impact again on the accumulation of oil and dirt. This cleansing procedure is most effective when done in the morning and evening. After this cleansing, observe for any reddening of the skin or re-production of oil. If so, that's a sign that you need to use a gentler cleanser. Using this procedure, the gentlest cleanser on the market can clean the oiliest skin more effectively than the harshest cleanser. During the first two weeks, you may experience an increase in acne as the clogged pores open up and form pimples. Have the courage to continue your business and be an encouragement to yourself. In the end, you'll be able to get over everything and your acne will improve.
• Benzoyl peroxide gel and other over-the-counter products can work wonders for your acne. Ask your doctor if you want to try one of these.