A regimen that works to fight acne from both the inside and outside will supplement any of the following remedies for acne and take them a step further.



1. Drink lots of water

Sounds simple enough... But, the most important thing you can do if you suffer from acne is to drink at least eight glasses of water, every day. Drinking a lot of water is beneficial to your skins health.

2. Green Tea

Another great natural acne treatment is Green Tea. It's popularity has risen quite a bit in the past few years and for good reason. Aside from helping to reduce acne, Green Tea has many health benefits, including: reducing high cholesterol, infections, viruses, high blood sugar, headaches, and joint discomfort.

3. Include Fruits in your Diet

There are many acids found in fruits that help reduce Sebum, an agent which clogs pores. The acids in certain fruits eliminate the excess toxins that build up in the body plus reduce redness and the swelling of blemishes. The best fruits to eat are those with red, orange or dark skins, such as apples, grapes and oranges.

Also, including fresh fruit and leafy green vegetables into your daily diet will bring about a noticeable improvement in the quality of your complexion.

4. Get more of certain vitamins

Vitamin B5 can help reduce the production of Sebum, which is what clogs pores. Zinc helps to strengthen the immune system and to repair the skin. Vitamin A helps to promote health skin and is an effective natural cure. Vitamin E is also a natural antioxidant and beneficial for the skin.

5. Control Outbreaks

Rub lemon juice on a cotton ball, and place it on a blemish for 30 seconds to a minute. The lemon's natural acids can kill bacteria that are clogging your pores.

6. Work Out

Another simple, yet effective natural acne treatment is simply exercising more. Exercising more will improve skin and overall health - Yoga exercises have been proven helpful to skin as well.

** Simple things to avoid:

- Avoid touching your face all the time, keep your hair away from your face, and avoid picking at pimples.

- Another important thing if you are prone to acne is to avoid using heavy make-up - in fact, it's preferable to avoid make-up in general. For an effective cure, try to stay as natural as possible.

It's always wise to consult a doctor or dermatologist concerning any uncertainty with any natural remedy for acne.