Acne - a skin condition that only a few escapes can be extremely embarrassing for someone suffering from it. But although it is very nearly inevitable, with a handful tips on proper maintenance of skin, diet, hair and little physical exercise you can prevent acne or stop further spread of the inflammation. From common sense to amazing do-it-yourself remedies, here are 5 tips to keep a clear and blemish free skin.

1. The very basic yet the most important in acne prevention measure is to wash your face. Gentle washing of the face twice everyday removes excess oil from the surface of the skin that causes breakouts. Wash your face with lukewarm water (not hot, which could further irritate acne) and a soap (sulfur-based) once early morning and again at night before going to bed. Don't scrub it, a smooth touch in circle motions is most advisable. After cleansing, rinse completely and pat your skin to dry. Twice a day is enough, overly doing it will bring more problem than solve your acne, since it may irritate and dry you skin.

2. Drinking six to eight glasses of water a day is a good start as well. When your body gets sufficient moisture from the inside, it could clean itself easier, it allows your skin to stay smooth and healthy and improves your skin tone and texture. Water also aids in stimulating cell growth and strains out undesirable substances which harm your skin. Drink green tea foster more cleansing of your body from the inside out. While applying green tea oil in gel and cream directly onto the skin will help cure and prevent acne at the source since it kills the acne bacteria.

3. Although diet is not the primary cause of acne, it contributes to the state of acne. A healthy diet can help keep clear skin and prevent breakouts. Eat plenty of fruit and vegetables daily, consume food high in fiber and are low fat. Some vitamins like Vitamin A protect your skin and lessen your chances of developing acne by reducing oil secretion of the sebaceous glands. Taking chromium supplement once a day will heal your pimples faster. Some expert says that cutting down on sugar, caffeine and flour is also a good way to prevent acne.

4. Your hair and hair care products contain oils. When you move, dust particles mix up with your hair, and as it touches your face and neck or any affected areas your acne could worsen. It is advisable to keep hair away from those acne-prone areas. When you use hair sprays remove their oily residues from the face immediately. Also wash your hair on a daily basis.

5. Apart from these, exercise moderately as it helps eliminate toxins, reduce stress, balance hormones and increase blood circulation and oxygen to the skin. The sweat as a result of the exercise is known to assist in cleaning skin pores and in reducing acne.

Over time you will discover that prevention is truly the best acne medicine. And by following these tips, not only will you be acne free but you will have more energy, feel better, and enjoy a long and healthy life.