Here's the good news -- the battle for getting rid of zits does not need to include a strict diet! Yes, that means you don't have to cut out chocolate or fatty foods. But of course, keeping your intake of these types of foods down to sensible levels is always a good idea anyway. Scientific research says it can find no connection between diet and zits. So, what should tactics should you use for getting rid of zits? Here are a few...

1. While fatty foods and chocolate may not cause your zits, eating well can definitely help to clear up your skin. Eat lots of fruit and vegetables. Boring? Well, ask yourself this: is having zits all over your face interesting? Just eat lots of good healthy stuff and you're half way there.

2. Acne (zits, pimples -- they're all the same thing) can be cured, so don't go squeezing them. That just makes it look worse, and it may cause scarring. So when the zit goes you may still have a mark there!

3. Your zits are not the result of having dirty skin. So scrubbing your skin vigorously won't help. It can, though, irritiate your skin and make things even worse! Just wash your skin gently using a mild cleanser or soap, especially before going to bed.

4. Benzoyl peroxide works well in getting rid of zits. Use it as a cleanser, or use salicylic acid as a cleanser. There are several products that have these as their main ingredients.

5. Putting a dab of toothpaste on your zit (not gel) will dry out the zit and help to bring matters to a head, thereby speeding up the cycle of zit growth. It doesn't cure it as such, but it might get it over with faster.

Getting rid of zits is a problem usually associated with teenagers. But adults can get them too. Much of the problem is hormonal. Girls who are affected may notice an increase during their monthly period. This of course is not relevant to boys, but remember that from puberty until well into your 20s there's a lot of hormone activity bubbling around inside you doing all sorts of crazy things. Zits can be part of the result.