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A clear face is great to see no doubt, but then due to very many reasons the face or skin can and does get affected in majority of cases. Minor or major irritants continue to worry us at every stage of our life, more so when a girl/guy is young and blossoming. 

Pimples and acne do not necessarily go away with teenage. They can stay on to harass you much later. Here are some home remedies that can wipe your skin clear of blemishes.

Acne begins when oil collects at the base of the hair follicle. It is trapped by dead skin cells forming a plug which swells beneath the skin

Preventive measures:

Always wash your face before going to bed. As you sleep, your skin rejuvenates itself. Leftover makeup and dirt from the day can result in nasty zits. It is better to use a facial cleanser instead of soap as soap can irritate your skin. 

Post-exercise sweat needs to be washed, so clean it immediately. Some experts suggest that you should not sleep with your face directly on the pillow. Oil and dirt from your hair can get on to the pillow. If you rest with your face directly on the same pillow, it can cause your skin to break out. Your hair must be kept clean and not be allowed to fall on your face. 

Never ever pick the zits on your face or aggravate the condition by squeezing them. You may end up pushing them into your skin and they will only take longer to heal. 

Be aware of foods that may cause your acne to worsen. Stay away from food with high content of fat like chocolate, nuts, cheese, chips – they are possible aggravators of acne. 

Treatment:

Acne treatment involves three basic processes – killing the bacteria that causes acne and infests the acne-prone area, reducing the production of sebum (oil) and removing dead cells to clear clogged skin.

Clearing Away:

Egg white is a wonderful face mask. If you can bear the smell, apply it to your face for about 15 minutes before washing it off. The white is rich in Vitamin A that is magic for your skin.

Egg white also doubles up as an overnight remedy if applied directly on the pimple. 

Egg yolk also makes a good mask. Take one beaten egg yolk and apply it to the face with a cotton ball. Let it dry for 15 minutes and then rinse with cool water. The protein and fatty acids in egg yolk replenish your skin. 

Clogged pores are often a direct cause of pimples and acne. Oranges and lemons (any citrus fruit) work as great natural exfoliates to remove dead skin and open pores. Using a cotton ball, apply lemon juice on your face. Let it dry for about 10 minutes and then wash away. Your skin should sting a little. But if your face is very sensitive, then dab diluted juice onto your face.