If you haven’t figured it out yet, I’ll save you some money right now and let you know that there is not one instant way to get rid of acne out there. It takes time to get the skin regulated again and it takes even more time for your skin to heal from all of the acne wounds. Once you finally get yourself on an acne regiment and stick to it, it’ll take at least a couple of weeks before you see major improvements. That being said, there are things you can do to decrease the appearance of your acne and help speed along the healing process.
Three ways to clear acne faster:
1) Get a little sunlight
Sunlight helps increase the production of vitamin D in the skin and also helps to dry out some of the oil in your skin. Just like anything else as far as treating acne goes, make sure to use sunlight in moderation! No more than 10 to 20 minutes in the sun unprotected. Pay special attention to the acne products that you’re using as some of them increase your sensitivity to sunlight!
2) Exfoliate your skin (but not too hard)
Whatever cleanser you’re using to clear acne should be easy enough on your skin to use every day without irritation. Many facial cleansers have exfoliating beads or grains in them already but the roughness of a washcloth should be enough. Exfoliating removes dead tissue that bacteria likes to feed upon and pulls up oil deposits. Be sure not to over do it though as tearing up your acne is only going to lead to scarring and longer healing times. Scrub lightly, but scrub often!
3) Make a mask
Making a facial mask out of any number of things can not only help soften your acne, but can also lighten acne scaring and make your skin look all around healthier and more vibrant! You can make a mask out of any number of things such as baking soda, honey, oatmeal, and cucumbers. The best thing about making home made mask is they’re usually inexpensive or free to make since most of them can be found right in the kitchen! Folks have been using mask for centuries as a way to clear and purify their skin!