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Acne is the most common skin condition in the United States and perhaps the most widely bemoaned. Our self-esteem is often tied up in what we look like, and a breakout can often trigger feelings of dissatisfaction with our appearance. If a healthy, glowing complexion is what you dream of, how do you get it?

A honey mask can do wonders to cure an acne prone face. Honey has antibacterial properties and can be a soothing solution to even the worst acne break outs. It is also a very gentle product to use on sensitive skin. Use the mask once or twice a week for best results.

You should remove all your makeup each night before bed. This keep the makeup from clogging your pores and causing blemishes. Even if you are not prone to blemishes it can keep you from having dull skin. Additionally, the makeup is harder to remove in the morning after it has set.

Reducing the amount of red meat can be an effective way to also reduce your acne problems. Red meat contains animal proteins that are difficult for the body to digest, and eating excessive amounts of red meat can result in a buildup of waste in the body that is eventually released as acne. If you typically eat a lot of red meat, try adjusting your diet.

One quick remedy for a problem pimple is toothpaste! Apply it to each spot before bed and then rinse it off in the morning. The toothpaste will dry out the pimple in just a few applications without leaving a scar behind. Only use a cream toothpaste, not a gel, for optimum potency.

You should always strive to eat a healthy diet. There are countless medical and health benefits to maintaining a healthy diet, but unfortunately a healthy diet will not clear up acne. Don't be discouraged if you healthy diet does not produce acne clearing results, but concentrate on keeping your skin clean and results will follow.

Use baking soda and water to help dry your acne up. Just mix the two ingredients and apply directly to any blemishes. Allow the mixture to dry for at least fifteen minutes and wash. Baking soda will help to neutralize the pH levels in your skin and can clear a blemish up fast.

Do not give into the temptation to squeeze or pick at your acne. It seems like a good idea at the time to try to get rid of the unsightly thing, however, it could make the bacteria go deeper into the skin or it could affect the surrounding skin as well.

Be careful not to mix multiple topical acne treatments in one day. For instance, using salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide in the same day may cause skin to become inflamed, itchy or otherwise irritated. Using just one treatment at a time, plus a good moisturizer, will help to minimize irritation while healing acne.

Make-up is a great way to give a bronzed look to your face, but acne-prone skin will need a very high quality product. Choose a mineral make-up that is non-acnegenic on the label. Bronzer can be used all over your face to give you a slightly darker look without a second in the sun.

If you are struggling with acne, go out and buy some coconut oil. If you mix coconut oil with thick curd and turmeric, it will create a paste that you can apply directly to your blemish. This is a great home remedy that won't be too harsh on your skin.

The steps to take that are necessary for clear skin are not difficult or time consuming and often require just a little bit of work on your part. Having glowing skin can be a tremendous boost to your self-steem and can have a big influence on how people perceive you.