I have been tormented with acne ever since I was thirteen, but since then, I have found a way to decrease their occurence and even get rid of them completely! This guide has not been FDA-approved or what not, but if you believe in home remedies, treatments, and the words of a student of physical therapy, then why not try this out for yourself or your plagued teen?

• Health!

To have beautiful skin, one has to approach from within. Drink plenty of water and have at least eight hours of sleep a night. Take a multi-vitamin daily and eat foods high in fiber and low in fat (especially saturated fats and trans-fat, a big no no!) Fruits and vegetables are the way to go and less sugar is better. Overall, the way to good health and longevity is a lowered caloric intake daily-- unless you are an athlete and need those calories!

Exercise: Don't forget to get in at least 30 minutes of activity three times a week. If you walk that extra mile a day-- well you can keep the pounds away and even sweat out toxins if you exercise!

• Beauty!

Don't forget to mosturize your face. It is very important even if you have oily skin because when you don't mosturize, your skin is drier and it produces more oils naturally. Choose an oil-free mosturizer but prior to that remember to wash your face in the morning and at night, so cleanse, exofoliate, and use an astringent and then mosturize. Neutrogena, Clean and Clear, they all work as well as the ones you find at mall counters for five times the price.

• Just Pop it!

Now here you must be careful but I support popping a rip zit because I have some sort of problem-- no! It's because from experience, when a zit is ripe and unpopped, it will still leave a mark on your face when it dies off alone. So before you pop, make sure you sterilize. Wipe the area with astringent and then clean the tool with alcohol if you are using a zit popper. If you are using your nails, wash your hands thoroughly. I have used a  pin before  to poke at a pimple but this is only recommended if you are brave and you aren't afraid of pointy things and possible infection. However, I have even heard of people who are popping their zits around their face get infected with meningistis. So be careful when poking at the zit!

Finally, realize the zit is the enemy and not your face, you are beautiful! So take care of your body and then you'll see results. If not, then please go to a dermatologist if the problem is serious!