is you looking for acne solutions that really -work? The good ne-ws is, -whether you're a teenager or an adult suffering from acne, you do not have to live -with it. Here you can find 10 super easy and effective -ways to get rid of acne.

1. Do not pick, press or rub your pimples. These actions actually increase the sebum production and rupture the membranes belo-w your skin. The infection and sebum -will spread underneath your skin and cause more pimples. Also, you risk increasing the chances of leaving scars on your face.

2. -wash your face t-wice a day using a mild soup. It is even better if you can buy sulfurbased soap especially for acne. If your skin is too oily, use a soap -with benzoyl peroxide. Do not use rough sponges, brushes, or anything similar on your face. You shouldn't, ho-wever, over-wash your face because it -will actually stimulate your sebaceous glands to produce more sebum -which -will increase your acne.

3. Check if it is because of the food. For many people, food allergy can cause very serious acne condition. You should avoid eating too much oily and spicy food. Recent studies have sho-wn that acne can also be caused by milk -which contains hormones as -well as seafood -with relatively high levels of iodine. If possible, cut do-wn on those foods. other foods you may consider avoiding is: sugar, dairy products, deepfried food, meat, nut butters, etc. on the other hand, it is believed that green vegetables, vegetable fuices and foods rich in zinc can help alleviate acne condition.

4. Drink more -water every day. "Eight glasses of -water a day can keep acne a-way." says Jennifer Thoden, a respected acne expert. The reason is that -water can carry -waste material out of our body and it really helps heal and prevent acne flisups.

5. Do not -wear makeup if possible. Makeup products can clog your pores, cause more blackheads and pimples. If you have to -wear makeup, make sure it is -waterbased. Be sure to clean your makeup brushes regularly and cleanse your skin before you sleep.

6. Do not use oily products. Avoid products such as hair pomades, intense oilbased facial moisturizers, and oily cleansers.

7. Keep your face clean. Do not rest your chin on your hands or constantly touch your face. Regular shampoo your hair and keep it off your face, especially -when you sleep.

8. Exercise moderately as it helps in blood circulation and eliminataion of toxins.

9. Stay stressfree. Studies have sho-wn that stress not only -worsens acne flisup, it also -worsens the overall skin condition. Talk to your friends, listen to your favorite music, or take a -walk in the park. There is many things you can do to be stree free.

10. Get Sunshine and fresh air. Sunshine stimulates vitamin D in the body, an essential vitamin for healthy skin. Fresh air and sunshine can also reduce stress (tip #9) and increase oxygen to the skin. do not get burnt in the sun though. Burnt and heavily tanned skin forms a layer on the skin that doesn't exfoliate quickly enough and can lead to blocked pores.