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In order to obtain a flawless, glowing complexion that is not marred with acne or pimples, you should take extremely good care of your skin. It is important to remember that the skin reflects your health as well as your lifestyle. It is essential to nourish the skin by maintaining a healthy diet with plenty of fresh fruits, vegetables, eggs, poultry, fish, meat, whole grain cereals and nuts which provide the body with all the essential nutrients. A healthy body will naturally have skin that glows radiantly. Apart from a nutritious diet you should also drink plenty of liquids in the form of water and fresh fruit juices to regulate bowel movements and ensure that the toxins in your system are flushed out. This is important to keep your system fighting fit and also to prevent skin infections and pimples. Acne most often is a manifestation of toxins which have accumulated in the system. When the body can not find another way to eliminate the toxic elements, it gets rid of them through pimples. Other reasons for acne include excessive production of sebum leading to an oily skin and open pores, hormonal imbalances which occur during adolescence, menstruation and pregnancy, consumption of certain medications and lack of proper skin care.
If you suffer from a chronic problem of acne, you should start the natural treatment by keeping your skin squeaky clean. A strict cleansing and toning regime is crucial for treating acne. You should wash your face at least twice a day using an antibacterial, glycerin based soap or face wash and then follow it by wiping your face with an astringent lotion to tone the skin. This not only cleanses the skin properly, getting rid of all the dirt particles that have accumulated in the open pores, but it also closes the open pores and reduces the oiliness of the skin. Apart from this, you can use several home remedies to naturally treat pimples and regain a soft and glowing complexion. Regular application of freshly ground nutmeg powder mixed with some raw milk is an excellent way to get rid of the pimples without any ugly scars. Another efficient way of getting rid off pimples is application of a mask prepared by mixing grated apple and honey. This can be applied on the face and washed off using cold water after 20 minutes. One of the most popular face packs for treating pimples and obtaining a flawless complexion can be prepared by mixing sandalwood powder or Fuller's Earth with rose water. Daily application of this face pack is beneficial for treating and preventing acne and improving the skin tone and complexion. A face pack prepared by mixing dried and ground orange peels with some fresh milk can also be applied on the face and washed off using lukewarm or cold water after around 20 minutes. This helps to treat the acne problem and also gets rid of the unwanted scars.
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