12 life hacks to get rid of acne

12 life hacks to get rid of acne

1.Sip Water
Increasing the amount of water you drink is a great way to flush out internal toxins and hydrate your skin from the inside out.

2.Use an exfoliating mask

If you have moderate to severe acne, do not use a Clarisonic or any facial scrub. This can irritate inflamed acne and spread bacteria. Instead, use an exfoliating mask that doesn’t abrade the skin as it sloughs dead skin cells and helps purge pores.

3.Eat more carrots

Vitamin A strengthens the protective tissue of the skin and actually prevents acne. It helps reduce sebum production, too.

4.Limit your dairy intake

Too much dairy can cause oil glands to kick into high gear, studies show.

5.Don’t touch the face

People know not to do this, but some may not even realize they’re doing it. If you sit in front of a computer most hours of your work days, try putting a post-it note on the side of your screen saying “Do not touch face!”

6.Add turmeric to your diet

It has anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antiseptic properties that may reduce redness and inflammation of acne. It’s a good reason to order Indian food the next time you go out, or try adding this spice to your eggs or stir-fry at home.

7.Cut out sugar

Limit it to once a week. Fruit is okay, but try to stick to melons and berries. Sugar is a huge culprit because it spikes your insulin, which in turn revs your hormones and the adrenal glands. So keep the sugar to one day a week and don’t eat much of it.

8.Exercise

Sweat detoxifies the skin. Plus, studies find that those who work out at least 3 days a week are more likely to choose healthier foods.

9.Say 'Yes' to Sunscreen
You may hesitate to put sunscreen on your face because you've noticed that after a day in the sun, your complexion looks clear and breakout-free. But the inflammation from sunburn can make your acne worse or cause more dark spots. Plus, staying out in the sun without sunscreen raises your risk of skin cancer.

10.Consider nutritional supplements

Acne can be a sign that something is nutritionally off in your diet. Your skin depends on nutrition, and if your body isn’t receiving it, acne can result. Antioxidants like resveratrol, anti-inflammatories like omega fatty acids, and a good multivitamin can help.

11.Clean up your belongings

Wipe your cell phone, glasses, sunglasses, keyboards, with a device-friendly anti-bacterial wipe, and launder your pillowcases weekly. This makes our belongings germ free and protects us from more acne.

12.Get More Sleep
According to a study in Sleep, the risk of psychological stress increases by 14% for every hour of sleep you lose a night and that can make conditions like acne worse.