Top 14 Tips On How To Prevent Acne Naturally

Updated: 12/12/2019

Overview

Do you suffer from problematic acne? If so, you have probably spent too much money on acne gels and creams, which promise to help clear the skin. Instead of wasting your money, there are many simple ways to aid you in preventing the problem. In today’s article, Beauty Talk will discuss top 14 tips on how to prevent acne naturally. These tips will provide you with clear and radiant skin.

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I. Must-Know Tips For Preventing Acne

1. Good Lifestyle

One of the simple and easy tips on how to prevent acne is following a proper hygiene routine. You need to wash your face frequently to remove dirt, makeup, grime, and dust. This way helps to keep acne at bay. Look for cleansers that match the natural pH of the skin, which is a pH of 6. Plus, cleaning the skin aids in removing dead skin cells, known as sloughing. After cleansing, remember to apply a toner. It’s suggested to check product ingredient labels for neem, honey, salicylic acid, tea tree oil or turmeric because each of these ingredients combats inflammation and infection.

2. Stop Touching Your Face

Remember to avoid touching your face. Resting the cheeks or chin on dirty surfaces or your hand will help bacteria to spread. Plus, don’t prick, pop or squeeze acne that can lead to the pimple rupturing under the skin, and increasing the chances of scarring. 

3. Review Your Shampoo

Conditioners and shampoos contain a lot of chemicals and fragrances that can disrupt the natural ecosystem of your skin and result in breakouts on your jaw, neck, forehead, and back.  Remember to rinse all the shampoo out of the hair before washing the face in the shower. Plus, after rinsing your hair, wash your face to remove lingering shampoo and conditioner residue.

4. Eat Healthily

Following a balanced and healthy diet can help prevent acne successfully^[1]. To avoid acne, you should include more low sugar fruits and vegetables in your diet, and reduce/cut down on sugar, dairy products and simple carbohydrates. Also, it’s best to consume plenty of water daily to keep hydrated and remove toxins from your body. Proper hydration can take years off your skin!

5. Wash Towels & Pillow Cover Regularly

Generally, dirty towels and dirty pillow covers may promote the growth of bacteria, leading to breakouts. Thus, it’s important to regularly wash towels, bed sheets, and pillowcases. Besides, you should also wash all makeup sponges and brushes frequently to lessen the risks of spreading bacteria.

6. Don’t Skip Moisturizing

Acne-prone skin needs hydration and moisturizing. Proper moisturizing will provide the skin with enough hydration to prevent sebaceous glands from producing more oil, or sebum, to compensate for a lack of moisture. It will also help to reduce the risk of acne. It’s suggested to choose a moisturizer which is lightweight, oil-free, gel-based or water-based, and is non-comedogenic, as it will aid to hydrate your skin without making it look greasy or oily.

7. Use Non-Comedogenic Makeup & Skin Care Products

It’s important to utilize non-comedogenic products or products that don’t block the pores because acne is mainly caused by clogged pores, which are ideal for bacteria to flourish and grow. Such products will help the skin to breathe and lower the chance of inflammation, skin infections, acne, and irritation. Thus, you should choose oil-free and fragrance-free products.

8. Regularly Exercise

Doing exercises for 30 minutes daily is excellent for the skin and the health as well. As regular exercise helps to keep levels of the hormone in balance and remove toxins through sweat, it lowers the chances of acne. Besides, you also need to take ample rest and don’t over stress yourself.

9. Wash Your Hands Before Washing Your Face

Remember to wash your hands before washing your face. You won’t get the best results if your hands are dirty and oily to begin. Don’t scrub or wash too hard. A few people often use a washcloth to wash their face, but this can irritate the skin more, making it more likely to acne. Washing your face gently with your hands is an ideal way to go.

10. Choose The Right Moisturizer

You may want to choose a different moisturizer depending on your type of skin. You should select a gel-based moisturizer for oily skin because it provides your skin with essential moisture. Select a cream-based moisturizer for dry skin because it is longer-lasting and heavier than gel-based one.

11. Stay Hydrated

According to a dermatologist from Walnut Creek, CA, Dr. M. Christina Lee, skin cells need water to properly function. Dehydration causes accelerated aging, damage, and inability to properly heal^[2]. You can easily maintain your clear skin by staying hydrated. Thus, you need to drink plenty of water daily to help prevent acne.

II. Natural Remedies For Preventing And Treating Acne

Acne can be treated and prevented by many cosmetic products as well as through natural solutions. Cosmetic products may be costly and may contain side effects while natural treatments are safe, cheap and don’t possess any side effects. Thus, it’s best to use natural remedies to prevent and treat the problem of acne.

1. Use Toothpaste

Toothpaste can cause acne to dry fast and disappear soon^[3]. It’s suggested to use toothpaste containing silica. Before applying the toothpaste, rub ice over your face. Let the toothpaste rest on your skin for half an hour and after that, wash with water. For the satisfying results, you repeat this remedy twice to thrice per week.

2. Ice Cubes

Applying ice over the affected area can help to prevent and remove acne quickly. Ice aids in freezing the skin pores and removing dirt and excess oil. Along with that, it also smoothens the skin and reduces swelling^[4].

3. Baking Soda

You can apply a mixture of lemon juice and baking soda to prevent and treat acne. This treatment can be used for all skin types – oily, dry, combination or sensitive. To ensure best results, before applying the paste, cleanse the skin. Keep the paste on for five minutes and wash the face. After cleansing the skin, remember to moisturize the skin.

You know all about simple tips and remedies on how to prevent acne naturally. If you’re passionate about skin care tips, please share your valuable experience or comments with us.

Read more: Causes Of Oily Skin During Pregnancy And Its Treatment. This article was medically reviewed/fact checked by Janine Kelbach – BSN, RNC-OB.