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title: How to have clear, acne-free skin
date: 2012-03-30T21:50:37Z
modified: 2012-03-30T21:50:37Z
permalink: "https://elizabethyarnell.com/how-to-have-clear-acne-free-skin/"
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status: publish
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wpid: 2042
categories:
  - Kids
  - Living Naturally
  - Natural Remedies
tags:
  - acne home remedies
  - clear skin naturally
  - face breakout remedies
  - natural acne treatment
  - pimple remedies
  - teen acne natural remedy
author: Elizabeth
---

One of my friends recently asked me for some advice about products to help her pre-teen fight breakouts on her face. My first question was: does she wash her face?[![all natural facial cleanser](http://www.drclark.com/shop_ch/shop/ProdukteBilder/F002_gr.jpg "sanctum soothing cream cleanser")

](http://www.drclark.com/shop_ch/shop/ProdukteBilder/F002_gr.jpg)

I’m always shocked to find out just how many people don’t wash their face regularly and then wonder why they have a pizza-face appearance. With just a little bit of daily effort, it’s easy to keep breakouts at bay and skin clear and glowing. This advice is not limited to greasy pre-teens; keeping skin pores clear and moisturized has anti-aging benefits, too.

Here’s a basic skin care regimen that to perform first thing in the morning and again before bed. Follow the regimen using any products you please.

**Basic skin care regimen for clear skin:**

1\. Cleanse and [exfoliate](http://elizabethyarnell.com/effortlesseating/2010/04/exfoliation-better-than-meds-for-facial-skin-eruptions-and-acne/ "exfoliate").[![kiss my face organic natural balancing toner](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/11PF5jJLpML._SL500_AA300_.jpg "kiss my face toner")

](http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0006GZB7U/ref=as_li_ss_til?tag=lizoneandmore-20&camp=0&creative=0&linkCode=as4&creativeASIN=B0006GZB7U&adid=0J1XX7DT2XJC2F5N1VW9)

2\. Tighten pores with a toner or astringent.

3\. Moisturize.

4\. Spot treat any breakouts.

I change the products I use all the time, but at the moment I’m using:

[1. Sanctum Soothing Cream Cleanser](http://www.drclark.com/shop_us/shop/USER_ARTIKEL_HANDLING_AUFRUF.php?darstellen=1&Kategorie_ID=379&PEPPERSESS=fbf49995958a3137c50b9263313fa735&kat_last=379&kat_aktiv=379 "sanctum soothing cream cleanser") and a [Clarisonic Mia](http://elizabethyarnell.com/effortlesseating/2012/03/clear-skin-with-clarisonics-mia/ "clarasonic mia") to cleanse and exfoliate.

2\. [Kiss My Face Balancing Antioxident Toner](http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0006GZB7U/ref=as_li_ss_til?tag=lizoneandmore-20&camp=0&creative=0&linkCode=as4&creativeASIN=B0006GZB7U&adid=0J1XX7DT2XJC2F5N1VW9 "kiss my face toner") applied with an organic cotton ball.

3\. [MoonDance Botanicals](http://www.moondancebotanicals.com "moondance botanicals face cream") Apricot Rose Cream for Face.

4\. [Calendula oil](http://elizabethyarnell.com/effortlesseating/2012/03/calendula-oil-heals-skin-naturally/ "calendula oil") to disinfect and heal the [![calendula oil](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31Qi0zIhkbL._SS500_.jpg "calendula oil")

](http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0016B5NLS/ref=as_li_ss_til?tag=lizoneandmore-20&camp=0&creative=0&linkCode=as4&creativeASIN=B0016B5NLS&adid=1C9C90WMEKC0Z1K4KMPD)occasional blocked pore without over-drying.

Now that I’m older and my skin is thinner, I find that while I cleanse and moisturize twice daily, I have cut back and only exfoliate and use toner in the morning for a fresh face before applying makeup; and I use a heavier moisturizer at night than during the day. I remember that as a teen I only used moisturizer at night as I felt it was too heavy during the day. You should adjust things to suit your own skin.

I am grateful that my beautiful mother, who looks decades younger than her almost 70 years, started me on this skin-care regimen when I was in third grade; I have followed it religiously ever since. It is a good habit, like brushing my teeth twice a day.

When I asked the question, “Does she wash her face every day?” my friend’s daughter blushed guiltily and shook her head. There is no magic pill, I told her. If you’re looking for clearer skin, a clean face is the first step!