Many of us have experienced acne in our lives, and it is a truly terrible experience. However clear skin need not be a myth, or out of reach. Luckily some people have found some helpful tips that have allowed them to clear up their skin.
1) Always wash your face with warm water- never hot!
A lot of acne can come from the pores being blocked by dirt and oil on the face. If you allow this buildup to happen then the impurities get backed up into spots on your face which can cause pimples.
The best way to clear these pores is by using warm water- never hot! Warm water helps open up the pores for all of the oils and toxins to be washed away. Hot showers do not help clear the pores, and it can actually make your skin worse.
2) Use honey to clear up spots
Honey is one of the best natural remedies for clear skin because it has antibacterial, anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory properties. If you mix equal parts honey and lemon juice together (a tip from dermatologist Dr Jessica Wu ) you will get a very good cleanser that will clear your pores on a deep level.
Leave this mixture on for about 20 minutes before washing it off with cold water to close the pores again. This leaves behind clear healthy skin on the surface of your face without any spots or dryness.
3) Make a vitamin C toner at home
Vitamin C is excellent for clear skin because of its anti-inflammatory properties. If you mix vitamin C powder with rose water (a tip from beauty vlogger Caroline Hirons) then you can make a clear skin toner that will reduce redness, clear up spots and give your face an overall healthy glow.
4) Tea tree oil should be used sparingly
Tea tree oil can clear up spots, but it should only be used in moderation. If you use too much then the tea tree oil will start to dry out your skin which can cause irritation and clear up blemishes even faster. The best way to use this is by mixing a few drops with your moisturiser to clear up spots overnight.
5) Use apple cider vinegar as an astringent
Apple cider is another natural remedy you can use to clear up skin. Apply it with a cotton pad, and leave it on for about 30 minutes before rinsing it off. This toner will clear your pores by killing the
6) Use cucumber to clear up dark circles under the eyes
Dark circles under the eyes is not just caused by bad sleep, stress or genetics. If you have these dark circles then it means that there is congestion under your eyes. This congestion occurs because of lack of circulation in the blood vessels under the eyes which leads to swelling and puffiness.
You can clear this congestion by placing slices of cucumber on top of closed eyelids for about 10 minutes every few hours. This will clear up the blood congestion under your eyes which will clear up dark circles for good.
7) Use baking soda to clear blemishes
Baking soda is another great natural remedy because of its effectively cleansing properties. If you mix equal parts water with baking soda then you can make a paste that clears any impurities on your face without drying out your skin or causing any irritation (a tip from beauty blogger Farah Dhukai).
Baking soda actually strips away dead skin cells which allows new ones to come through, and also clears away excess oil on the surface of the face which causes acne!
8) Avoid touching your face as much as possible
Touching your face is a clear way to spread dirt and bacteria from your hands onto your face. This can clog up pores, clear up spots and irritate the skin which will make clear skin seem impossible to achieve. It makes clear skin even harder to get because you are constantly irritating it!
9) Switch your pillow cases every week
Pillowcases are clear breeding ground for bacteria, dirt and grime. By switching your pillow case every week you will clear away all the dirty substances that irritate your clear skin before they can cause any problems. 10) Drink enough water This means about 1-1.5 litres
10) Sleep more & worry less!
The general rule of thumb for clear skin is that it requires 8 hours of a rest a night. Getting a clear nights sleep can clear up your skin because it allows your body to rejuvenate and repair the skin cells that have been damaged during the day.
Worrying about acne can cause stress, which in turn causes more acne- so try not to worry! Instead try out these tips for clear skin and you will be left with clear healthy looking skin in no time!
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