If you learn to maintain a clear and healthy skin then there is no need for medications to treat acne as it would not exist. Below is a list of some of the simple practices that you can use right now to prevent an acne breakout on your skin. However, even if you are already suffering from acne these tips can help to reduce your pimples and help you to become acne free.

Tip #1 Eat Right- This means you should practice healthy eating habits. Though foods may not directly cause acne, they are sure to aggravate it and make it worse. A healthy diet will be consist of mainly fruits and vegetables and not junk foods. Eating healthy is not only good to reduce acne but is also good to reduce other diseases an example is heart diseases.

Tip #2 Drink A Lot Of Water- Water is one of the most useful thing you could come across. You should know that your cells are made from more than 75% water and so it is very important to drink a lot and not only when you are thirsty. It helps you have a normal bowel movement, giving you a better chance of flushing out unwanted elements in your body. Healthy inside, healthy outside, right?

Tip #3 Exercise- I realize that people nowadays are very lazy and neglect this aspect of health practice. Exercise does not have to be strenuous; it can be simply walking a mile at least 3 times per week. Exercise is important as it promotes better blood circulation, gives your pores more chance to take in oxygen and gives your skin a certain glow.

Tip#4 Keep Your Skin Clean- keeping your skin clean will reduce your acne without a doubt. Remember acne is caused when trap dirt and bacteria mixes with excess sebum and clog the pores. Therefore you should make sure you wash your face gently at least twice per day and preferably with warm water. If you have oily skin, three times will be better, just don't use harsh soaps and facial wash products heavy in chemicals.

Tip #5 Keep your hands off your face. This is a very bad practice and it took me a while to break out of this habit. But take it from me Just leave your pimples alone and don't even think about squeezing them. No matter how many times you wash your hands, they should remain off your face. It cannot be more costless than this!