I hate waking up in the morning and seeing a new pimple in the mirror. The best way to get rid of acne is to not get it in the first place, but once you have it, here are the best ways I’ve found to get rid of it, fast!
1. Wash with warm water
You don’t need harsh chemical washes to keep your skin clear, or to clear up your acne really fast. The best thing to use is warm water on a clean washcloth.
2. Avoid caffeine
Caffeine will irritate your skin, and also flush much-needed water out of our system before it does its work!
3. Drink plenty of water
Healthy skin is hydrated skin. Drink your recommended 64 ounces of water each day to quickly clear up acne, and prevent it from coming back!
4. Use a moisturizer with salicylic acid
There are several moisturizers on the market that contain salicylic acid (otherwise known as aspirin). This chemical will clear up the acne you have now, and keep it from coming back! My favorite moisturizer with salicylic acid is Clean and Clear Dual-Action Moisturizer. Try it!
5. Don’t over-dry
Harsh chemicals, like benzoyl peroxide, may over-dry your skin, making it irritated and actually MORE prone to acne! So just wash with warm water and apply an oil-free moisturizer to help cure, and soothe, your skin.
I always rely on hydrating myself. Besides, drinking water is good for other bodily conditions, too. :)
Great list!
Something I do often is sleep on my back and change my pillowcase weekly.
Helps a lot b/c the sheets can absorb oil and hair products
I always get conned by the latest “craze” acne cure products, and they always work for a few months, but then my skin goes back to normal; ie very oily and very prone to acne.
If I am someone who already follows the tips on your list, are there any other tips you can recommend?
Hi Sue,
Ok one thing that works for me is overdosing on greens and other veggies and fruits. Now I normally hate eating “healthy” foods but when my skin breaks out, I just take everything thats in the fridge…blend it together into strange concoctions and drink it up. Some of these concoctions don’t taste too bad actually. And after a couple of days my skin looks and feels sooo much better. And then I go back to my old ways…
Also, if it’s really bad, visit a dermatologist. They are miracle workers!
Really great list!!
Don’t cover it up! – This point is rather difficult as scars and blemisher really show up :S
All I don’t agree on is one point. If you wash your face with warm water the more you open your pores. Colder water is better!!
i totally agree about the cold water…it makes my blemishes less red n it totally makes u wide awake
Very useful post Jennifer. I heard about Clean and Clear but I never trusted them :) I didn’t thought they could be helpful.
Sue,
I say the same things as you. I guess they have to come out and at one point they will stop. If the skin is very oily you could try visiting a dermatologist like Sheila said. The more oily the skin is the more achne comes out. Try washing your face more often. See to it that your hair is washed more regulary or don’t let it hang loose around your face.
I know how you feel, this terrible acne gets down everyone.
Have you ever tried taking some pills for your face of course by a doctor’s prescription?
Hey!! thanks for the post! but could you help me? i am starting to get these little bumps (like starting of pimples) on my forehead around my hairline. This is new, it hasn’t happened to me before, i was just wondering if you could help me get rid of it?
please and thanks(:
Hi Rose,
Thanks for stopping by. Just wondering if you could tell me how old you are. Could these bumps be blackheads or whiteheads? I’d suggest loading up on veggies and fruits and plenty of water. It really flushes the toxins out of your system. Also use a good acne cream. And occasionally get a clean up. Also, don’t pick on them. They will spread and get nastier (trust me I know). And try the tips in the post! We also have other acne related posts. Just type in acne under our search option. Hope this helped hun! Please do write in to us if you have any other questions :)
hey! Thanks for the post! I so favorited this site…I’ve had acne ever since 3rd grade (I know it’s crazy lol) and I’m in 10th grade now. I’ve tried prescription topical gels, proactiv, and tons of other stuff. I was just wondering if there was any tips you can give me just to help me cure my acne (not expecting a magic cure though lol). It would be helpful though. Thanks
Hey Lauren,
Glad you love our site! We love our readers just as much. Have you tried visiting a dermatologist? Other than that, eat healthy an drink plenty of water! Also read these other posts from our site. I hope these helped. Keep visiting! =)
http://allwomenstalk.com/12-best-tips-on-treating-acne/
http://allwomenstalk.com/12-reasons-why-you-cant-get-rid-of-acne/
http://allwomenstalk.com/15-top-foods-to-get-rid-of-acne/
Lauren,
I’m using Proactiv at the moment and my acne contines to come out. It’s been 4 years and they haven’t helped me a bit.
I’m seeing a dermalogist at the moment!! It’s better if I’m helped by a professional hand at the moment!
Go and see some one if it’s bad before you try things that maybe won’t help on your face.
if it’s bad, i crush two aspirin pills and make a paste with water. put it on acne overnight and it’s gone in the morning :D
Looks like this aspirin mask is on everyones list. I should really try it the next time!
Kirstin,
I ddin’t know this would help!
I’ll definitly try it out!
Thanks love :D
hello. hey, the tips are awesome, and i will try to practice it every time i’ve got acne problem. does anything will affect my face if i mixed up all different products at one time? i’m using Oxy Facial Wash now, and if i want to try the Clean and Clear moisturizer and Neutrogena acne treatment at the same time, is that will be okay to my face?
Hey Rye,
Yeah try not to use so many different products at the same time. Let your skin breathe….
oh, okay. thank you so much yeah.
i hate acne and been fighting it since past 2 years .i hate it the way it makes me ugly.Nuthing works for me.
Sweetie have you tried visiting a dermatologist?? (yes i might be sounding like a broken record here)
Xannyyy,
I always thought Proactiv was overrated. I did consider it at one point. But a dermatologist is a way better option. Atleast he can tell you what will work for your skin specifically. And its way better than experimenting with stuff on your own.
Sheila,
Yeah in fact I had an appointment last Friday and my dermatologist is going to prescribe me new product for my face. Proactiv to her isin’t good. So we’ll se what’s next. It s going to cost me alot of money for sure and not knowing if it will work but we’ll see! I’ll keep faith!
Hey Xannyyy,
I’m sure it will. You’re in good hands now :)