The appearance of your skin is a true reflection of your well-being. A healthy, beautiful and glowing skin results from proper hydration, care and consuming a nutrient-dense diet. Skin that is ridden with blackheads, whiteheads, and pimples indicates poor nutrition, hormonal imbalance, and oxidative damage. Acne is one of the skin conditions that affect many people in The US. If not controlled, severe to mild acne can cause unsightly and painful outbreaks on the back, arms, chest, and face. It can also lead to scarring or long-term hyperpigmentation.

The following are the main causes of acne:

• Poor diet- It is caused by diets that contain unhealthy fats, refined sugars, and grains.
• Using certain medications like androgens, lithium and birth control pills.
• Stress and other psychiatric disorders like anxiety and depression.
• Hormone imbalances or fluctuations
• Bacteria
• Clogged pores
• Smoking
• Genetic predisposition
• Sleep deprivation

There are many proven natural remedies for whiteheads, blackheads, acne, and hyperpigmentation. These remedies can help you in getting rid of pimples and restoring the natural beauty of your skin. The recommended remedies include: applying essential oils, balancing hormones, proper gentle cleansing, and a healthy diet.

Outlined here below are the effective ways of reducing unsightly pimples, preventing scars, restoring the skin’s health, and reducing the form of irritation.

Cleaning the Face Regularly

You should wash your face two times in a day to remove extra oil, dead skin cells, and impurities from the surface of your skin. This is done using mild facial cleansers and warm water. Avoid using harsh soaps and hot water as this can harm the inflamed skin. Again, you should avoid washing the face more than two times in a day as this might cause more irritation or hurt the inflamed skin. You should rinse the face and then dry it with a clean, dry towel.

Moisturizing The Skin

Most of the acne products are known for containing harmful ingredients and chemicals that lead to drying of the skin. You should use moisturizers to minimize skin peeling and dryness.

Using Makeup Sparingly

Avoid wearing powder, foundation or blush. The makeup worn should also be washed off before going to sleep. If possible, you are advised to use oil-free cosmetics. These cosmetics are safe for use since they don’t have added chemicals and dyes. Makeups labelled as noncomedogenic are highly recommended since they don’t cause acne. It is therefore essential to make sure that you have read the ingredients used in making a product before buying or using it.

Using Over-the-Counter Products

Some products sold in the stores are effective in preventing and treating pimples. They contain safe ingredients such as lactic acid, glycolic acid, salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide all of which that are helpful in curbing bacteria.