We can’t change the type of skin we’re born with. However, we do possess the power to take utmost care of it and make the best of what we have. Getting rid of acne is one of those things. If you suffer from cystic acne, or something severe, please refer to your dermatologist. Often, medical creams have better effect on acne which might result from a deeper underlying problem. But at a smaller level, you can do the following things to improve your skin:
- Drink lots of water! Keeping your skin hydrated is the first cure to all problems.
- Always wear sunscreen. We don’t realize what a damaging effect the UV rays of the sun have.
- Moisturize, moisturize, moisturize! Even oily or acne prone skin needs moisturizing.
- Wash your face twice a day with a mild face wash that suits your skin type. Look for oil reduction, pH balance and Sulphur less products when purchasing.
- Never touch your face with dirty hands, or keep it covered with a scarf when walking in polluted areas.
- Do dandruff treatment for your scalp. Dandruff flakes from the scalp have been known to cause skin problems specially on the fore head. You can try homemade remedies like applying lemon juice with coconut oil to the scalp before washing.
- Exfoliate your skin every week and make soothing face masks. Dead skin cells when accumulate, can give you a dull appearance.
- Apply aloe vera and cucumber gels at night before sleeping. This will soothe the skin from all irritations endured during the day by cooling it. Aloe vera also helps to fight infections and protect skin from pollution.
Ayurvedic tonics like Safi too have amazing reviews for acne reduction and skin clearing along with other benefits and minimum to no side effects. And they are also very easily available in the market.







