New Homemade and Natural Treatments

Some herbal acne home remedies: Burdock leaf tea, Lavender essential oil (mix 1:10 with water) , Tincture of calendula flowers, Tea tree essential oil (mix 1:10 with water), Liquefy cabbage leaves with witch hazel, strain and add two drops of lemon oil. Use as a lotion.

Egg Whites - Egg whites are also good for curing acne. Clean your skin thoroughly with a cleanser and apply egg white with a cotton swab. Doing this will help to remove acne.

Take the homeopathic remedies Kali bromatum, Sulphur, Antimonium tartaricum, Herpa sulphuris. These help to prevent the formation of pimples or quickly bring them to a head.

Orange peel pounded well with water. Applied to affected acne areas

Acne scars can be treated by Chemical Peel in which the chemical agents are applied to the skin that causes the outer layer to be removed.

Wash your face with a good soap, rinse your face with NON-FATTY PLAIN YOGURT. With a cotton ball, apply APPLE CIDER VINEGAR on face, let it dry and use a good moisturizer. Great for getting rid of pimples and acne.

Using toothpaste is an overnight acne remedy. If you have sensitive skin, do not use toothpaste. Your skin will get irritated and red.

Some New Homemade Acne Tips for you to try!!!

Lady's Mantle Acne Remedy

An infusion of lady's mantle herb is an excellent soothing and healing face rinse.

Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera Juice works fast in acne treatment. Use it as an ointment on acne. For acne scars, use aloe vera juice at the time of day and night.

Apple Cider Vinegar/Lemon Juice

It removes excess oil from the facial skin and thus helps in reducing acne.
Mix some dried onion seeds with little milk and add few lemon juice drops to it. Apply the mixture on the face and neck before going to bed. Wash it off in the morning. This Home Remedy for acne really works for many people!!

Fuller's earth

Take one-third of a cup of finely powdered Fuller's earth, and add a tablespoonful of fresh potato juice to it. This makes a good deep-cleansing mask. Wash it off with warm water and then splash cold water on the face. Another good Home Remedy for curing acne.

Carrot Juice

The essential oils in carrot juice will aid digestion and help stop acne.

Tips for Oily skin care: daily routine techniques:

*Make a mixture of 1 spoon curd,1 spoon tomato juice, 1 spoon multani mitti, 1 spoon honey and little amount of kapur. Apply this mixture on your face.

*Oily skin complexion often looks shiny and because excess sebum can mix with makeup an dirt to clog pores, oily skin is vunerable to spots.

*Oily skin requires more cleansing than other skin types.

Sea Salt or Table Salt Mask

Swim in the ocean (or buy sea salt and make a mask). Or just gently wash with salt & water mixed.

Oatmeal Mask

Blend some oatmeal with water and gently spread it onto your skin. Leave it until it dries (10-15 minutes). This mask is gentle and safe.

We hope these acne masks will help clear your skin. Whether you have regular acne or acne rosacea, these homemade acne masks can help your skin look and feel better.

Egg Yolk Mask

Egg Yolks contain Vitamin A which is good for scarring. To attempt this method of acne treatment, whip up an egg yolk, apply it to your skin for 20 minutes. Wash off.

There is some discussion as to whether or not you can catch salmonella from putting egg yolk on your skin. Do a little research before trying this one.

Cucumber Homemade Mask

1 tbs. cucumber
1 tbs. parsley
1 tbs. yogourt
Throw it all in a blender and whirl it together until fluffy.Lay down and apply the mixture to clean skin.Rest for 15 minutes, then gently rinse off by splashing warm water on your face.

Remove Blackheads

If you suffer from blackheads, boil a pot of water and sit in front of it for ten minutes, then put toothpaste* on them and sit for another ten minutes. Wash off.

Last minute emergency Acne spot Treatments

· Apply a paste of ground radish seeds and distilled water to dry up blackheads.

· Put a dab of toothpaste on pimples for overnight relief.

· For breakouts, mix 1 Tbsp corn flour with 1 egg white and apply to area.


I hope it helps!!!

Other Cure Acne Tonics

Peppermint Face Tea
1. Boil 1 cup water.
2. Steep peppermint tea bag for 10 minutes.
3. Remove tea bag and let cool.
4. Apply to face and neck with cotton ball or pad.

Aloe-Thyme Tonic
1. Stir 2 tsp thyme into 1 cup aloe vera juice.
2. Store in airtight container.
3. Let sit in refrigerator overnight.
4. Shake mixture, strain thyme out, leaving liquid.
5. Apply to face and neck with cotton ball or pad.

After Mask Toner! Try this homemade trick!


Vinger-Honey Toner

Mix 3 Tbsp honey into 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar.
Stir until completely dissolved.
Store in refrigerator 3 days, stirring daily.
Apply to face and neck with cotton ball or pad.

A Peeling suggestion to combact Acne!

Milk-Lime Peel
1. Boil 1/4 cup whole milk.
2. Mix in juice of one fresh lime, and 1 tsp glycerin.
3. Apply to face, avoiding eye area.
4. When dry, peel or wash off with warm water.

Second part of Homemade Tips for Acne

Part II

5. Use an extract of a lemon juice and mix it with the equal quantity of the rose water. Apply this mixture in your skin and leave it to approximately half hour. Wash it with fresh water. Approximately 15 applications will help you cure acne, pimples and reduce blemishes and scars.

6. Another approach is use a massage on the skin before applying the lemon juice and wash off after with lukewarm water.

7. Apply the fresh mint juice on your skin every night for the handling of the acne, pimples, stings of the bug, eczema and other infections of the skin.

8. Eat a lot of fruits and fresh vegetables. At least 5 pieces of the fruits and vegetables should be included in your diet. All home medicines for acne should include a healthy diet.

Some homemade tricks to clean your Acne!

PART I

1. Put some toothpaste on the pimples before you go for the bed, this should help to reduce swell during the night. Certify that it is paste not gel. This is one of most popular acne home medicines .

2. Wash your face twice a day with salty water. This should take the skin his oil of without aggravating the acne.

3. Apply a paste of the fresh leaves of the methi (fenugreek) over your face every night for 10-15 minutes and washed with lukewarm water. This will stop the acne, the pimples, the blackheads, and the rinkles.

4. Put some strawberry leaves over your pimples, it will help to increase alkalinity wich will reduce the swell.


I will give you more tomorrow!

Adult Acne Skin Care

Cure for Adult Acne

Pimples and blemishes aren't just the realm of teenagers and adolescents. Adults have skin care problems as well. Like the experiences of teenagers the world over, it's a combination of factors that cause sebaceous glands to fill with oil and lymph products, providing an environment for bacteria to flourish.

There are several adult acne skin care tips.

The first is to understand that pimples are a symptom of your body's hormones being subtly out of kilter. Hormones are filtered through your liver; when you initially start producing androgen hormones as a teenager, your body is still learning how to adjust to them, and your liver sometimes doesn't catch them all – they float through the body, attach to receptors, and cause cascades, which cause the situation described above. The only cures for adult acne are adjusting your diet, adjusting your stress levels, and in general getting more exercise.

While there is no single cure for adult acne, everyone's body chemistry is subtly different, which means that broad categories of treatments can work, but specifics will vary from person to person, and even from month to month. For some people, blemishes go away when they give up salty, fatty foods, or soda pop, or chocolate. For others, natural remedies for adult acne, like Echinacea, hemp oil and strawberry leaves can work miracles. Herbs for adult acne run the gamut from herbal facial washes, to clear up pimples and blackheads to regimens of dietary supplements ranging from the mild to the extreme.

Whatever remedy for adult acne you consider, avoid the zit creams marketed to teenagers.
As an adult, your skin is a lot less elastic; it doesn't heal as quickly, and adults are likely to get dry skin more than teenagers are. So avoid things like zinc creams and beta hydroxyls. Do focus on things that cleans the skin, and then use a hypo-allergenic moisturizing agent to keep your skin from drying out.
Also, avoid putting on heavy coats of makeup – they only clog the pores even more, making you likelier to harm your skin with untreated blemishes. If your condition is truly persistent, your dermatologist may prescribe an antibiotic, Accutane, to try to saturation bomb the bacteria that grows in the clogged pores. This should really be considered the last resort for this kind of problem, as it can induce a lot of other changes in your body as well. Women who may become pregnant shouldn't take Accutane since it may cause birth defects.

Most of the remedies for adult acne are shots in the dark, and don't match up well to everyone's personal biochemistry. Log the stresses that you have and how they trigger your blemishes, and note your mood. Different moods and mood swings are a good sign of hormonal changes, and there's a strong link between adult acne and hormones, particularly changes in your hormonal balance, like taking estrogen supplements, or taking cortical steroids after surgery.
Adult acne skin care can make the difference in how you look!

(in attackacne.com)

Aspirin benefits for Acne

Aspirin is great for your skin. Basic function of it is being an analgesic and antipyretic, but more

importantly, as far as skin care, it is its anti-inflammatory power. This is important when it

comes to treatment of acne and other inlammation processes on the skin.

It is a powerful ingredient that cleanses skin and treats the the cause of acne

It is pretty cheap and almost everyone has it around the house.

Aspirin Face Mask

Dissolve 3-4 coated Aspirins in a few drops of mild water.

Add more water if needed until you get a mix that can be applied on the face.

Let it rest for 15 minutes (until it dries and undissolved pieces start to fall off).

Rinse off with luke warm water using a washcloth.

Apply this mask no more than twice a month.

Easy and natural homemade masks to prevent and cure Acne.

1- Beat the egg whites with a spoon of olive oil. Apply it over all your face with a brush.

2- To remove pimple´s scars apply every day over your skin, the egg yellow and let it dry for ten minutes. Do it for at least a month. You will see that the scars will disappear. After that period do it at least twice a month during 3 months. It´s very effective to clear your skin from pimples scars.

3- Smash a fresh tomato or cut it on thin slices. Apply it over your skin for 10 minutes. The tomato has a lot of acids that help remove the oil on excess produced by your skin responsible for the pore obstruction. Remove it in the end with warm water.


Here it is, some mask ideas that i have beeen trying on my acne fight research. I hope it can also be useful for you.

Homemade Acne Masks

Baking Soda Mask to Fight Acne

This is a simple mask to fight acne.
You need only baking soda and water.
Mix it all together and after wash your face with a mild cleanser and apply gently it to your skin.
Let it for a while on your skin, at least 2 hours, and relax. Make sure you cover all your face with it.
Rinse the baking soda film off your face and feel how soft and clear it feels. If your skin enjoys this recipe, and your acne improves, you should to it often to help maintain a clear skin.
Try it and give us your opinion.

5 Tips for getting the best acne treatment from your doctor


Doctors are extremely busy people that are often overworked, underpaid and sometimes harassed by patients that have little to complain about. However I believe they genuinely want to help their patients, and will take your acne condition seriously. There are a number of simple steps you can take to ensure you maximise the chance of getting the right help from your doctor in treating your acne

1. A key skill in getting the best out of any situation is clear communication. Your doctor can only act on the information you give him about your condition. Not providing the 'full story' is the primary reason for misdiagnosis or a lack of urgent attention. Make sure you tell your doctor, how long you've had the acne, what treatments you've tried, where does the acne occur and is it worsened by reaction to stress of sunlight.

2. Ask questions about any aspect of your acne that you want to clarify. A good tip is to write down the questions you want to ask, before you speak to your doctor, to ensure you cover everything. Don't feel embarrassed by asking certain questions, remember there are 'no dumb questions'

3. Understand that there are no miracle cures for acne, and that you may have to try a number of different treatments before you find one, which is effective, against your particular type.

4. Make sure you mention the emotional side of how your acne makes you feel, if this is of particular concern to you. This is a vital area that is often overlooked, and is clearly important particularly if your acne is resulting in depression, or resulting in a reduction in your social interactions with others.

5. If your doctor prescribes any medication, make sure you fully understand

a)how to apply the treatment,

b)how long will it be before you see any improvement,

c)any side-effects that you may experience,

d)when do you need to return for a follow up, and

e)how long the treatment will last.

These key questions will ensure you are fully informed about the treatment programme you are embarking on. Remember your doctor is there to help you overcome both the physical and emotional side of acne. If you don't feel you can easily approach your doctor, find an alternative medical professional, such as a dermatologist. What ever you decide to do, ensure you seek help, and don't let acne get the better of you. About the author:Peter Vine is a successful online publisher of Acne-Treatment-Expert .com He provides practical advice and the latest information on all aspects of adult acne treatments, which you can readily research on his website.

For controling Body Acne :

BODY ACNE OIL

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon calendula oil
1 teaspoon almond oil
2 drops tea tree oil
1 drop lavender oil
1 drop camomile oil

Blend all the oils together and keep in a dark glass bottle. Massage daily over all the acne areas. When the skin has absorbed the oil freshen with a mixture of witch hazel or aloe vera gel. Native Americans traditionally used poultices of aloe vera to reduce inflammation and soothe. The gel contains a hormone that accelerates wound healing and it has mild antiseptic and antibiotic qualities. The essential oils have antiseptic and anti-bacterial properties which help to control the bacteria on the skin surface.


You can find bottles of this natural oils on natural and herbs stores or on your local pharmacy.

Water Cure for Acne

I am doing a research on how hidrotheraphy can help you prevent and treat acne.

Here are just a few simples tips that you can easly achive. I am sure you will see some results after one week.

First main rule
1 - Drink a lot of water
This is a very effective and easy way to suffer from acne. Drink a lot of water. I would suggest at least three litres a day. I know that can be hard in the begining specially if you rather drink other liquids when you are thristy but force yourself to drink only fresh and pure mineral water. It really purifies your body.

2- Take a shower with ice cold water
Perhaps this is a little painful but don’t wash yourself with warm water, always use cold water. You should only use warm water when you are doing a cleaning skin process. The vapor opens your skin pores to be easy to remove blackheads and whiteheads that later can develop to pimples, but you should always end the cleaning in the end with a cold water shower on the skin in order to close your pores again.


3- Vapor treatments

Put on a bowl large enough to cover your face very hot water with some camomile herbs inside. Cover your face with a towel and let the vapor cover all your skin. Camomile it does help cure your pimples.

Cosmetic Tips: How To Hide Acne?

Acne is not just painful but also makes one look very dull. This is the reason why one’s self image takes a dive during the outbreak of acne. And if you have an important wedding or a party round the corner nothing can be more frustrating than not being able to look one’s best.There was a time the women thought acne was a problem that teenagers had to come to terms with. It is no longer the case because now we all know anyone can suffer from an acne outbreak irrespective of age and sex. The statistics available now reveal that as much as 20% women suffer from acne on and off for their entire lives. And in some cases the first outbreak of acne occurred when the lady was in her 30s or 40s.However, if the bad news is that acne can hit you at any stage of your life, the good news is that it can be hidden by proper make up.The first thing is exfoliation. Proper exfoliation ensures that the effect of the make up is highlighted and also prevents further acne breakouts. So, wash your face with a gentle cleanser. Now, put a warm mask on with alpha hydroxy in order to ensure that the exfoliation is proper and effective.Use a moisturizer that inhibits oil so that you could wear the make up all day long without looking shiny in the face. It would not only keep unwanted shine away but would also give you the classy matte appearance. In case the redness caused by acne is too pronounced, an oil-free concealer would be of great help.Now, choosing the right foundation could be difficult because there are several different kinds of them available in the market. All you have to do is avoid those that are too heavy or have too much of oil content because such kind may worsen your acne problem. Oil based foundations are the best ones for you. Select one that matches your skin.Before applying make up make sure that you wash your hands properly to avoid infection. When the day ends do not forget to remove the make up and wash your face thoroughly. Moisten some cotton with astringent and run across your face so as to remove the remnants of make up. The residue of make up can clog the pores, cause irritation and may result in an acne outbreak.If you take care of these few things, your acne would not come in the way of your looking your best.
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Some home remedies for Acne with lasting effects

a) Sandalwood powder- Add a few drops of water to half a tablespoon of the powder. Apply all over the face. Avoid eye area. Let dry. Rinse. This fights acne and blemishes.

b) Almond meal and lemon rind- Make a facial scrub with 2 tablespoon almond meal, 1 tablespoon ground lemon rind and 3-4 tablespoon milk. Gently scrub your face and get rid of excess oil.

c) Clay mask- Mix 2 tablespoons of green clay with 2 drops of lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of honey, 1 tablespoon of yogurt and 2 drops of lavender oil. Make a paste with water. Apply all over the face. Avoid eye area. Let dry. Rinse. Clay mask gives maximum benefit to the oily skin for it’s deep cleansing properties.

d) Cedarwood and sandalwood oil- Mix 2-3 drops of these two oils and gently massage over the face area. The combination of these two oils has a soothing effect, is an excellent skin conditioner for oily skin and treats acne and eczema.

e) Face mask- Take the white part from an egg. With it, mix 2 tablespoon clay/kaolin, 1 tablespoon oats, 1 tablespoon cornflower and enough rose water to make a paste. Add lavender oil and/or juniper berry oil. Mix well. Apply all over the face. Avoid eye area. Let dry. Rinse. Enjoy your soft, oil-free skin.

Two Acne Masks :

1. Garlic Mask : Peel and mash fresh garlic. Apply over your face avoinding the eyes. Leave it on for about 15 minutes. Wash off with a towel and warm water. In the end put a little of vinegar over your face. It´s perfect to calm down inflamed skin.


2. RoseWater Mask : Put some rosewater in a bowl. Add equal amount of cucumber paste on it. Stir it properly and have a pack it for 20 minutes.

Acne Skin Care

by: Dr. Edward F. Group III, DC, Ph.D, ND, DACBN

We all need to follow a skin care regime that can keep or skin looking and feeling its best. But those of us who suffer from acne must be especially vigilant about the methods and products we use. Acne prone skin is very sensitive to the dyes, perfumes, and chemicals that are in many beauty products. If you have mild to moderate acne, here are the tips and techniques that can help improve the look and condition of your skin.
Acne Skin Care: Dealing With Problem Skin
Beauty Products
You have probably heard of dry skin, oily skin and combination skin. If you have acne, you may have decided that your skin type is either oily or combination. But actually, it's neither of these. Acne prone skin falls into a completely different category: problem skin. Problem skin …
If you are prone to developing acne, you should look for skin care products that are made to deal with acne. Don't use any beauty products that have added dyes and perfumes, as these ingredients can seriously aggravate your blemishes. Use a natural product like Oxy-Skin™ for your facial needs.
Nutrition
There are a number of vitamins and minerals that can be used to improve the look and condition of your skin. The mineral zinc, and vitamins A, C, and E, and B-complex vitamins like vitamin B6 are often used to support acne treatment, as these vitamins are very important for the health of your skin. Eating foods that are rich in sulphur may also be helpful as sulphur helps to cure acne. Garlic and onions both contain a good supply of sulphur. Your health care provider may also recommend that you avoid eating sugar, fried foods, or foods that have a high fat content. Also eliminate any sugar based carbonated beverages.
Acne Skin Care: The Dos and Don'ts
Acne prone skin needs special care. Here are the dos and don'ts of caring for skin with acne:
DO
Gently wash your skin with warm water and a mild natural facial cleanser. Washing your skin twice a day will help to remove debris and pollutants that could block pores.
Choose oil free cosmetics and beauty products. Regular make up contains fatty acids that are higher in fat than the fatty acids in your skin. Look for organic cosmetics that are made for sensitive or acne prone skin.www.make-up-cosmetics.com
DON'T
Over wash your skin. Excessive scrubbing will aggravate acne and more causes blemishes to open up and spread.
Pick your skin. Never pick, squeeze or abrade your acne blemishes. Squeezing a pimple or other blemish can cause permanent scarring. And breaking the scar can allow a secondary bacterial infection to take hold.
Smoke. Cigarette smoke is a toxin that is destructive to the organs both inside and outside the body.
Use skin toners. Skin toners provide extra cleansing to skin, but they are made of very drying ingredients such as alcohol and acetone that could be damaging to skin.
Expose your skin to sun. Many people think that sunlight will improve acne. And while it's true that some sun exposure may help dry up surface acne blemishes, prolonged sun exposure can damage skin and make acne worse in the long run.
Acne Skin Care: The Cover Up
No matter how well you care for your acne prone skin, there will still be times when stress, climate changes, or pollution cause you to breakout with unsightly blemishes. When this happens, you can reduce the appearance by concealing the irritated skin with make up. However, special care is necessary when choosing cover up products and techniques to avoid calling more attention to the area. Here's the best way to conceal acne:
Wash and moisturize your face with a gentle facial cleanser. Start with a clean and fresh slate before applying any cosmetic products.
Look for a natural cover up product that has a high level of pigment. The more pigment the product has, the less of it you can put on while still getting good coverage. And do a swatch test with the product to ensure that it matches your skin tone exactly. Take a drop of the product and rub it on your skin. It should match your skin tone but you should not be able to see your skin underneath. This will provide the right amount of coverage to conceal a blemish.
Apply concealer in natural light. It is very important for your concealer to blend seamlessly with your face.
For more information on acne remedies go to http://www.acne-answers.org.
About The Author
Dr. Group, the founder/CEO and clinical director for the Global Healing Center, heads a research and development team producing advanced, new, natural health protocols and products. To learn more visit http://www.ghchealth.com.
myoung@virante.com

An Effective Acne Skin Care Regime

by: Mike Spencer

Acne is one of the most common skin conditions today. It affects or has affected nearly everyone at one time or another. Acne skin care is the most important tool in reducing or eliminating outbreaks. Many different things contribute to healthy skin.
Acne occurs when oil and dead skin cells clog pores, or follicles. Acne primarily affects teens, although adults are affected also. Puberty causes an increase in oil production which increases the risk of having an acne outbreak.
What are some of the ways we can instil acne skin care?
The easiest acne skin care regime is to wash your face twice daily with warm water and mild soap. Using your bare hands to wash your face is gentler and kinder to your skin. Acne skin care dictates that you are very gentle with your skin-no scrubbing vigorously, using harsh soap, or alcohol based skin products. These only serve to irritate the skin and may make acne much worse.
Acne skin care revolves around oil control where it can be controlled. Wash your face frequently to remove oil and dirt when you are sweating or working around an oily area. Exposure to grease, pore-clogging cosmetics or hair products can worsen acne. If you are prone to oily hair, wash your hair daily to reduce the oil. Concentrate on using oil-free makeup and moisturizers.
Acne skin care demands that you be gentle to your skin. Picking or squeezing pimples can cause more inflammation and help to push bacteria deeper into your skin. Friction, such as athletic gear, bike helmets, backpacks, or tight collars, can make you sweat which can cause clogged pores and therefore, acne.
The Don't's of acne skin care are:
Don't touch your skin unless absolutely necessary! Don't rest your chin in hands! Don't pick at your face! Don't smoosh your face into your pillow and keep pillowcase clean! Don't let hair products get on skin! Don't rest cellphone against your face!
The Do's of acne skin care are:
Do treat your face gently and kindly. Do wash your face with your bare hands. Do wash face two times daily with warm water and mild soap. Do use oil-free makeup.
If your acne is very severe or does not respond to the pampering acne skin care regime, then you may need to contact your physician for more aggressive treatment options.
About The Author
Mike Spencer is committed to helping people promote and protect their health. Read more about Mike’s Acne Prevention Tips here http://www.best-acne-treatment-solutions.com/acne-skin-care-regime.html Mike Spencer http://www.acne-products-reviewed.com - http://www.help-for-acne.com.
mick.spencer@gmail.com

The Truth About Acne Skin Care

by: John Lenaghan

Let's face it, you are engaged in an ongoing battle when you are afflicted with acne. While acne treatments for a mild case of acne are usually successful, moderate acne is a greater problem. Even dermatologists cannot cure a severe case of acne but can only provide an acne treatment regimen.
However, you can support your acne treatment efforts with proper acne skin care in order to reduce the recurrence of acne flare-ups and not aggravate existing acne.
Knowing What You're Doing
One of the first pieces of advice is to make sure that you understand and follow the directions for any acne remedy that you are using. If you are taking a prescription acne medicine, read the patient leaflet that accompanies the medication carefully. Typically for moderate to severe acne a dermatologist may prescribe several acne medicines, each with its own treatment protocol and directions.
In order to achieve the acne free skin that you desire, it is important to use all the acne treatments properly and in the correct order. Consider bringing a tablet of paper, a pen, and a friend or relative with you to your appointment with your dermatologist. Simply jot down some notes about the order and time of day for applying each acne medicine and what its purpose is.
Remember, just because the acne clears with the use of your acne medicines doesn’t necessarily mean that you have succeeded in curing acne. Most people with moderate to severe acne must continue to use their acne medicine long-term to prevent any recurrence of their acne problem. Using the acne treatments properly should translate to clear skin and freedom from acne scars.
What About Over-the-Counter Remedies?
Besides using medications prescribed by a doctor, there are a large number of products on the market labeled as skin cleansers, facial cleansers, pore cleansers, and facial pore cleaners that can be used in curing acne.
When cleansing skin that is afflicted with acne, an important point to remember is not to scrub the skin; never scrub your face with a washcloth. It is a misconception that acne is caused by dirt clogging the pores of the skin. You don’t scrub away the offending dirt; you can’t scrub away the offensive acne and achieve acne free skin.
Over-washing or scrubbing skin afflicted with acne only serves to aggravate the condition. Rather use only a gentle skin cleanser, lukewarm water, and a gentle motion with your fingertips as your primary acne skin care regime. When you wash your face with your hands, be sure to first thoroughly wash your hands.
Do Natural Treatments Really Work?
Look for gentle cleansers that are sold as acne solutions. When you're evaluating skin cleansers for acne, include natural acne treatments in your search as well. For example, a soap made from Echinacea and other herbal ingredients is an effective antibiotic facial cleanser that helps fight acne and restore clear skin. Tea tree oil also has known antibiotic properties and serves as a mild anesthetic that will soothe the irritated skin.
Oily skin is implicated as a one of the causes of acne. It doesn’t necessarily make sense to use a moisturizer on oily skin as a means of achieving clear skin. But many of the acne treatments, whether they are prescribed or available as over-the-counter products, have a tendency to irritate the skin while curing acne.
A moisturizer is a boost to irritated skin and keeps skin from becoming overly dry due to the acne treatments that have been applied. Look for a moisturizer with the following properties:
oil-free
won’t clog pores (non-comodogenic)
containing a sun-screen
Besides a great desire to just scrub away the acne, many people try to remove the acne pimples by hand as a way to get clear skin. People who are afflicted with acne should avoid touching their face except to gently wash it with mild cleanser as already discussed.
By trying to remove pimples by hand you run the risk of creating acne scars that will last for a lifetime. Instead, have patience and rely on your prescription or over-the-counter acne treatment to work. Acne remedies usually take 6 to 8 weeks before curing acne.
For male acne sufferers, the daily ritual of shaving can be a problem. One acne sufferer has recommended the Gillette Sensor Excel as a gentle and effective razor to use. Other males prefer to try an electric razor. The advice is to shave delicately to avoid nicking the skin and to shave only as often as necessary. Finding a moisturizing shave gel may be one way to enhance your acne skin care program.
Female acne sufferers have their unique problems too, in finding the right cosmetic products to use. Females who are accustomed to using a foundation product may find that the foundation is difficult to apply smoothly if the facial skin becomes irritated due to the acne treatments being applied.
You may have to abandon the use of some cosmetics during the acne treatment period. Be sure to select only oil-free cosmetics and ones that are labeled as non-comodogenic (won’t clog pores) to use on your road to clear skin.
Proper acne skin care is a necessary addition to your arsenal for fighting your battle with acne and achieving clear skin once again.
About The Author
John Lenaghan offers information and advice about the best acne treatments and skin care at the Acne Squad website. Visit http://www.acnesquad.com for more information about dealing with acne.

Acne Skin Care Products

by: Kirsten Hawkins

We all need to follow a skin care regimen to keep our skin healthy and in top shape. Our skin can reflect on how we take care of our body. At some point of our lives, it is almost inevitable that we experience having minor forms of skin infections caused by acne like pimples and blackheads. Teenagers are more prone to it as the body undergoes different hormonal changes. As the body continually grows towards adulthood, individuals really have no way of stopping it and can only lessen its effects. By using different methods and acne skin care products person’s that are more prone to it can control its growth.
Acne skin care products performance can greatly depend on how an individual's skin type reacts to it. It must conform to the skin’s characteristics, which may include skin sensitivity, tone, ethnicity and gender. There are many acne skin care products in the market with different active ingredients and solutions for different skin types. Acne prone skin can be very sensitive to different chemicals and must be very careful in using different products. There are different tips and techniques for mild to severe cases of acnes. Some acne skin care products may not work for some people in helping them improve the look and condition of their skin.
Among the commonly used acne skin care product is the facial cleanser. There are many types of cleansers available that are good and gentle for the skin. It is easy to find a cleanser that is made specifically for a person’s skin type. Using a different soap for your face is also important since bath soaps can be harmful to acne-prone individuals. Testing different acne skin care products may do more harm than good. Skin toners contain ingredients that can dry skin making it susceptible to acne.
A moisturizer is well recommended for individuals that are using benzoyl peroxide to keep the skin from becoming too dry. Upon using acne skin care products for treating blemishes, using moisturizers can keep the skin in balance and helps prevent some of the dryness on its initial stages. Benzoyl peroxide can be harmful to a few individuals. When it exceeds the reasonable quantity and concentration, it can cause severe swelling and flaking. Testing acne skin care products and starting at lesser amounts of dosage is advised to keep track of your skin’s reaction.
Manual razors are better than electric razors since it can give you more control as you shave. Quality safety razors are not hard to find, it can make shaving easier. Changing the blade more often can lessen the skin irritation for acne prone individuals. Blunt and uneven blades can cause accidents like cuts. Unclean blades can also infect open scars and pimples. Opening a scar or blemish can cause a secondary bacterial infection and a permanent scar. Using a shaving cream can prevent burns acquired from shaving and it can also lessen the possibility of bacteria from entering cuts.
Aside from acne skin care products you can also rely for health supplements like vitamins. Vitamins A, B6, C and E can be good for acne treatment and are essential for a healthy skin. Being watchful on your diet and sugar intake can also help minimizing acne problems. Foods rich in sulfur like garlic and onions can be use to cure acne. Consulting a dermatologist for the right acne skin care product can save you the time and effort in reaching the desired results. Skin experts can give you a proper advise on how to treat your skin well.
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Kirsten Hawkins is a freelance writer specializing in skin conditions such as acne and rosacea. Visit http://www.acnesolution411.com/ for more information on acne and acne treatments.

Acne Skin Care For You

by: Kirsten Hawkins

A high percentage of individuals have been tormented by skin problems like blemishes, rashes, pimples, blackheads and acne. These problems are commonly experienced during puberty or an early stage in life where people tend to be most socially insecure. Aside from being physical, the effects can also be psychological. It can drain an individual’s self-esteem and confidence. Some individuals may continue experiencing acne related skin infections decades later and it may eventually diminish during early adulthood for most people. There is now way of predicting when it will gradually decrease or fully disappear. Pimples, blackheads, and blemishes are among the most common skin infections caused by acne. The infection is a result of excessive secretions of oil from the skin glands and its buildup when a skin pore is blocked. Upper regions of the body like the face, chest, back and upper arms are commonly infected.
Acne can be irritating for most people since it can almost be unpredictable and uncontrollable once it strikes. The exact causes of this skin disease are not known and there have been no guaranteed measure in averting it. Diet, hereditary reasons, vitamin deficiency and stress are among the factors that have been closely attributed to acne infections. Still, it is best to find a good acne skin care regimen to ease and control its growth. An average person can make use of typical acne skin care methods. For severe forms of acne, consulting dermatologists is advisable in finding ways to lessen swelling and prevent scarring.
Perhaps the best acne skin care regimen is to regularly wash your skin twice a day. Using a mild natural facial cleanser and warm water in washing your skin regularly can help remove dirt and pollutants. Using strong detergent soaps and scrubbing your skin can only worsen your acne problems. Too much scrubbing can aggravate acne and it can also open up blemishes. Popping pimples can make the blemishes to spread up causing more infection. Some astringents are too strong and can cause more skin irritation. Using astringents are only advisable for oily skin. Washing your hair regularly can also help in acne skin care. Washing hair, especially long ones, can help remove excess oil and dirt that might come in contact with the skin.
Proper acne skin care also involves shaving and using the right razor. Choosing and testing for a comfortable safety razor is important when you have acne. Before applying the shaving cream, the beard can be softened by washing it with soap and water. Using a sharp blade and shaving lightly helps avoid cuts and rupturing pimples. Many acne skin care products and medicines for treating skin diseases can make your skin more prone to sunburn. Exposing your skin for a while to the sun may help dry up acne blemishes in the surface. Too much exposure to the sun can cause rapid skin aging, skin cancer and can make your skin drier.
Individuals that are prone to acne and are being treated for it should use oil free cosmetic products. Benzoyl peroxide and other acne skin care treatment can redden the skin so applying regular cosmetics products might be difficult. Regular cosmetic products usually contain more fatty acids that are harmful to acne prone individuals. Looking for organic and acne skin care products that will match your skin tone can help avoid more infections.
It is still best that one should consult a dermatologist before applying any acne skin care product or using different methods. Exerting more effort is needed for serious cases of acne infection to keep it from recurring. Observing proper acne skin care is important especially for younger individuals since blemishes and rashes tend to heal faster at a young age. Keeping a healthy lifestyle and diet can help restore the body’s vitality easily.
About The Author
Kirsten Hawkins is a freelance writer specializing in skin conditions such as acne and rosacea. Visit http://www.acnesolution411.com/ for more information on acne and acne treatments.

Amazingly Simple Skin Care Tips For People With Acne

by: Dave Robinson

Are you searching for the best skin care method to correct an acne problem? There are, in fact, several "anti-acne" steps you can follow when caring for your skin. Most acne reducing skin care tips are inexpensive and based on common sense.
When washing your skin, do so gently. Limit these cleanings to once in the morning and once at night. (It is also wise to wash after exercise, as well.) Do NOT use strong soap or a rough scrubbing cloth, when caring for your skin. Doing so will only make your acne problem worse.
Dermatologists suggest that you should avoid the use astringents unless your skin is extremely oily. If you feel an astringent is a necessary part of your skin care regiment, use ONLY on oily areas. If you have a problem with oily hair, it is helpful to wash it daily.
It is strongly recommended that those with acne avoid frequent exposure to the sun and visits to a tanning salon. It may seem as though these two activities are helpful when practicing proper skin care, but that is untrue. The results of each are temporary. Sunburn or tanned skin only help to hide an acne problem.
Do NOT squeeze or "pop" skin blemishes. This can cause permanent scaring and the appearance of dark splotches, on the skin. (Not something you want have for the rest of your life.)
Men who have acne should use care when shaving. Either an electric or safety razor can be used. Those who choose a safety razor should always use a sharp blade and soften their beard with soap and water, before applying shaving cream.
It won't happen overnight, but as long as you are consistent, you will start to see an improvement. If you have acne, proper skin care is the first step to controlling the problem.
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Acne Skin Care Treatments

by: Jerrick Foo

Acne sufferers today can choose from an array of products and regimens designed for acne skin care, both in prescription and over-the-counter preparations. Whether you are a teenager with typical hormone-driven breakouts, or are battling acne as an adult, you should be able to find a skin care treatment that gives you relief.
Acne skin care products target the problem of acne with several different strategies—some work by reducing the production of the oil glands, others by killing the P. acnes bacteria that cause the acne eruption, and others reduce the build-up of dead skin cells that leads to clogged pores. Several popular skin care products perform more than one of these functions.
The oldest commercial acne skin care treatment, and still one of the most widely available, is Benzoyl Peroxide. Sold in gels, creams, and washes, Benzoyl Peroxide fights acne by killing the P. acnes bacterium on the surface of the skin. It also has a drying and peeling effect, which may help reduce the severity of acne.
Users report that Benzoyl Peroxide can take four to six weeks of constant use to achieve full effect, but that it is a powerful tool in acne skin care when used faithfully. It can be found in commercial acne skin care products, such as Oxy 5 and Clearasil, but is also available in prescription strength.
Antibiotics are another common treatment used in acne skin care. Like Benzoyl Peroxide, they target the P. acnes bacterium, and can be found in gels and creams, but are usually administered as an oral medication. Common antibiotics used for acne treatment are Erythromycin, Clindamycin, and Tetracycline. Another aspect of antibiotic use in acne skin care is their anti-inflammatory effect, which reduces the redness and swelling of acne eruptions that have already occurred.
Additionally, Sodium Sulfacetamide and Azelaic Acid are prescribed to fight P. acnes bacteria, although neither are antibiotics.
Azelaic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Resorcinol, sulphur, and Adapalene are products that approach acne skin care with the intent to reduce clogged pores by peeling or sloughing off dead skins cells. Salicylic Acid is found in over-the-counter acne care products, such as Stridex, as are Resorcinol and sulphur.
While most acne skin care treatments in this group target the surface of the skin, Adapalene, a prescription-only medication, reduces the build-up of dead skin cells inside the pore itself. Also a prescription-only skin care product, Azelaic Acid has the added benefit of killing P. acnes bacteria.
To reduce oil production, there are two common acne skin care treatments: oral contraceptives, and Isotretinoin (Accutane). Of the two, Accutane, a vitamin A derivative, has the most severe side-effects, which include a high risk of birth defects, and is used for severe cases when other acne skin care regimens have failed.
Oral contraceptives work as an acne treatment because they are anti-androgens—they reduce levels of male hormones, specifically testosterone. Increased oil production in women has been linked to elevated levels of testosterone. Not all birth control pills work in the same manner, and the progestins used in some actually act like androgens, so be sure to inform your doctor if you wish your oral contraceptive to serve the dual purpose of acne skin care.
Every acne skin care product available today has side effects, some of them quite severe. Always consult your doctor or dermatologist, and read carefully all labels and warnings before beginning an acne skin care regimen.
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Jerrick Foo has been researching and developing all dry skin care the purpose of offering men and women safe, dry skin care tips. He have created Dry Skin Care Guide to share his 10 years of combined expertise with you. Visit http://www.dry-skin-care-guide.com for essential skin care tips.
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Acne Skin Care Methods

by: Mark Woodcock

Acne can be a painful and embarrassing condition for a person to be afflicted with. Often, a person who has acne cannot control its occurrence. But, by following a few acne skin care practices, acne can be controlled and even gotten rid of.
Acne is an inflammatory skin disease that affects millions of individuals. The most universal type of acne is known as "common acne". Acne is caused when too many oils are secreted from the glands and those oils mix with dead skin cells, blocking the hair follicles. More oil secretions increase underneath the already blocked follicles (or pores), and skin bacteria begin to grow rapidly. This leads to red and irritated skin that most often appears as bumps on the skin's surface. Any skin surface of the body is susceptible to acne, but it most commonly (and heavily) appears on the face, chest, back, and upper arm region.
Acne commonly begins to occur during puberty due to an irregular response by the body to regular levels of testosterone, a male hormone. Often, acne begins to subside or disappear altogether by the mid 20's. However, some individuals do suffer with it throughout adulthood. And some adults do not even see the onset of acne until well into the adult years. This is known as adult onset acne.
Acne can leave scarring on the skin, as well as have a scarring effect on a person's self-esteem, and even lead to depression. Because society can be so unforgiving about appearances, there are various medically prescribed treatments available, as well as acne skin care regimens that can be utilized in order to minimize the symptoms of acne.
Different things cause acne for different sufferers. A few of the recognized causes of acne include heredity, hormonal activity (puberty, menstruation, pregnancy), stress, certain medications, and skin irritation. All of these things have the potential to cause acne, as well as exacerbate it. There are a few myths regarding acne. For instance we've all heard of a mom telling her child not to eat too many greasy foods like French fries, or eat too many sweets, because it will give him or her pimples. That is simply an old wives' tale. Diet does not cause acne, and does not affect it. Also, poor hygiene has no bearing on the occurrence of acne. Acne is not caused by dirt, and having poor hygiene habits will not aggravate the condition.
There are many treatments for acne available, both through prescription, and over the counter. There are antibiotics in the form of pills, as well as topical creams that are designed to treat the condition. Exfoliation can be used as a treatment to remove and prevent the build up of dead skin cells. And light therapy is being used more and more to treat acne. It is important to consult a dermatologist in order to determine the best course of treatment and learn the best regimen of acne skin care to carry out.
Dealing with the occurrence of acne requires knowing how to properly care for the skin. Acne skin care can help keep the problem from getting worse, and even alleviate it. It is important to gently wash the skin at least twice a day with a gentle skin cleanser. Do not scrub with a rough pad or use a rough soap. This will make the acne problem worse. And always completely rinse the skin after cleansing.
As part of an acne skin care routine, it is important to remember not to touch the afflicted skin areas. Do not try to squeeze acne. An infection could occur, compounding the problem, and scarring could result. Also, avoid the sun when possible. Wear protective clothing to avoid tanning or burning. The skin will age faster, and any fading effect of the acne is temporary and will become visible again when the burn or tan fades.
When using cosmetics, take care to use oil-free products, and products that are non-comedogenic (won't clog the pores). And for men who shave their faces, it is important to shave very carefully. Shave with a light hand to avoid cutting or nicking the blemishes. If these steps in acne skin care are taken, the pain and embarrassment of the problem can be alleviated, and over time, eliminated completely.
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Mark Woodcock is a director of 3 Internet Companies, is a published author and has written many articles on a widespread number of topics. All his articles may be reproduced provided that an active link is included to http://www.acne-skin-care-treatment.info.

Acne Care - Determine Your Skin Type

by: Gerald Njuguna

People have different type of skins which determines in a big way how acne will affect it and what type of treatment to use on it. Also it will determine what products to use to generally care for the skin.
Some questions have to be asked before seeking treatment. First, how often do you break out? Do you have blackheads? What do your pores look like? After washing with soap, how does your skin look and feel? Do you have facial lines? By asking yourself these questions, you can determine what types of products will work best for you and how your skin might react to them.
The three basic skin types are:dry,oily,normal.One can have either of the three or a combination of them, e.g normal to oily, or normal to dry.Each skin type or combination requires different treatment products.
Now each of this skin types has different types of the following characteristics:texture,oil production and frequency of breakouts.Dry skin usually has the least number of breakouts since it produces little oil.Oil is the one which causes pores to clog resulting in pimples.
Dry skin usually has nearly visible pores and may feel dry and tight after washing.People with this type of skin are usually fair skinned and develop facial lines earlier in life.However this skin type also burns easily.
Normal skin is characterized by occassional breakouts and blackheads in the T-zone.This zone is the area on the forehead and either side of the nose.Pores often appear visible in the t-zone, and the skin may feel tight after washing.The skin is usually fair to medium with facial lines appearing early around the eyes.it burns when exposed to sun but thereafter tans.
Oily skin suffers the most breakouts with blackheads and due to it's oily nature often appears as shiny after washing.The color is usually olive to dark -what Africans have-and doesn't age as fast as the other skin types.This means that facial lines rarely do occur.On exposure to the sun, it tans easily and rarely burns.
The key to finding the right treatment for your skin is to determine it's type. Each type has specific treatment producsts for it. Once you determine this, you can be on your way to treat the acne in the correct way.
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Gerald Njuguna runs an informational site that features interesting articles on natural homemade acne cures. Visit the site and read more articles here: http://www.onlineacneinfo.com/natural-acne-cures/index.htm

Waging A War Against Acne Through Acne Treatment Skin Care

by: Low Jeremy

Everybody wants to be beautiful in the most common standard of beauty—physical beauty. But sometimes, it is unavoidable to encounter problems when it comes to achieving physical beauty. One of these difficulties is having various skin disorders or skin diseases like acne. SKIN CARE THAT TREATS ACNE It is common for people regardless of gender, age, or nationality to experience skin disorders. But among the kinds of skin imperfections, most people would agree that acne is one of the most painful and hardest to treat. Here are some of the skin care tips that could help you treat acne even if you are at home. 1. The very first thing to do to solve acne problems is to trace the causes of acne for you to understand what should be done about it. 2. Make a little review of your lifestyle for the past few years or months and look if you have been neglecting so much skin and body care lately. 3. Make sure that you get enough sleep of at least 8 hours or more. 4. Eat three hearty meals and healthy snacks on the side. 5. Give your body enough water supply by drinking at least 8 glasses of water daily. 6. If you have been stressed out lately, try to unwind and relax so you could go back to living a healthy lifestyle. If your acne problem doesn’t get any better, it’s now time to find solution to your problem. The very first thing you should do is to open or unclog the pores by washing once or twice daily with a mild cleansing liquid or bar. Aside from keeping your skin clear and clean by cleansing, it also minimizes possible irritation and inflammation of the skin. If the cleansing strategy doesn’t work out, try opening your pores through exfoliating cleansers and masques. After cleansing, you should kill the acne-causing bacteria by using antibacterial cleansers especially those that contain benzoyl peroxide. An acne patient can also kill the bacteria by using topical or external medications that come in the form of creams, gels, and lotions applied in the area affected. Since too much oil in the skin aggravates acne, you should reduce the excess production by using gentle astringents or toners. Use products that contain glycolic acid or facial masques that have sulfur or antibacterial pads that have benzoyl peroxide to draw out the oil. If you want to conceal acne, you can use water-based or oil free cosmetics. But above all these, dermatologists agree that having a good skin regimen is the ultimate skin care that treats acne. Developing a basic skin routine by using products that have benzoyl peroxide wash or salicylic acid and the application of benzoyl peroxide gel or cream can help you solve the skin problem.
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This content is provided by Low Jeremy. It may be used only in its entirety with all links included. For more information on Skin-Care & other useful information, please visit http://skin-care.articlekeep.com

Caring for Acne Prone Skin – Things to be Careful Of

by: Adam Brzostowski

Caring for acne prone skin is a real challenge for anybody, but it really can be done, and could be easier than you thought. The first step is very simple and well known. Proper hygiene is key, but be careful not to overdo the washing. Clear your face and other affected areas twice a day. Do not over do it because you could actually cause some irritation to the skin, and make acne worse. Then, make sure that you are eating proper food, and getting good nutrition. The body needs nutrition to have a strong immune system and combat infections, and acne produces small infections. For this reason, consume a lots of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains and lean meat. Limited amounts of dairy products, and cutting back on fatty foods and sugars can help also. And if you do not think you are getting enough vitamins, ask your doctor to recommend an adequate supplement. There is no substitute for great health, and if you add regular exercise to the mix, then your body becomes stronger, healthier and better able to fight this nuisance. Next important step, forget all of the myths you know about acne. There is no known connection between chocolate, fried foods, sex, or stress. Hormones along with clogged pores and microbe that create the blemishes lead to acne. Also forget about popping pimples in the mirror. This can just drive the bacteria deeper inside your skin and lead to a worse infection later. If you are a man, be careful shaving. Shave around blemishes, even if you are leaving a little patch of beard. That is definitely better than walking around with bandaids on your sore face. If you are a woman, realize that makeup causing acne is a myth, but clogging pores is not, so use a makeup that does not clog pores, and if possible one that contains a medicines that kills germs and will help cut back on acne. Numerous men find that using an electric shaver during maturation is safer and does a better job. In addition, find a proper facial wash with an active ingredient that can eliminate microbe and help you combat acne. There are many good ones on the market. Numberless over the counter remedies contain Benzoyl peroxide, which is the pretty common over the counter acne fighter and for a lots of people it works great. Benzoyl peroxide kills bacteria, and even better, microbe do not develop a resistance to this treatment. It keeps on killing the germs on and on. This product can reduce inflammation of the skin and suppress excess oil production. Tea tree oil is a natural substance available in health food stores that works much the same way as Benzoyl peroxide. Many people think that it is easier on the skin, so it might be worth a try. Salicylic acid is also a popular cure. It softens the skin and helps to unplug pores and discard dead skin cells. Used in conjunction with Benzoyl peroxide or tea tree oil, numerous people find it helps greatly. Also helpful is sulfur, which works a lot like Benzoyl peroxide. It also helps to get rid of bacteria and unclog pores. Add to the mix glycolic acid, an ingredient that is also used in anti aging products. It helps to get rid of dead skin cells and is believed to stimulate the production of new cells. This process may help unplug stopped up pores. Unplugging the pores will stop the spread of acne no matter what our skin type is. Doctors frequently prescribe antibiotics to help those who are vulnerable to acne. Your doctor may think that tetracycline can help, or he or she may prescribe a similar drug. These oral antibiotics are proficient, but on the down side the germ they exterminate, can develop a resistance. Current antibiotics are also helpful and in the opinion of many healthcare experts are better to use than oral antibiotics. They will eliminate the bacteria directly in the pores. Topical erythromycin works well. Also Benzaclin, Duac and Benzamycn perform well. Antibiotics should not be overused, but for numberless people they do provide relief from the suffering of acne. If you have skin amenable to acne, it takes extra care, but it can be beat.
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Adam Brzostowski is the owner of Ance Fight, a website that explains everything you need to know about Acne. Come and visit our site and see what you can learn about Acne. http://www.theacnefight.com

Taking Care Of Acne-Prone Skin

by: Low Jeremy

Although acne has been largely associated with teeners and puberty, the condition is not only confined in this age level. In fact, there are cases when as teeners, people do not suffer from acne only to have acne appear when they are in their 20s. Acne is characterized by big break outs and pimples in large quantities. It can develop in different areas of the body although frequently found on the face and at the back. Acne often starts from the overactivity of the pilo-sebaceous glands, oil-producing glands. When combined with bacteria, dead skin cells and hormones, these oils are trapped in pores and induces swelling. Often, lumps will develop into white heads or blackheads or even purely red lumps that are tender. Acne can also lead to scarring when not treated early. Some acne extend so deep within the skin and form nodules and cysts that even when heals, will leave scars that may not disappear. Although nothing has been proven yet, acne has been known to be exacerbated by emotional stress, fatigue, humidity and even cosmetics. This is the reason why the use of chemicals on the face is strictly forbidden when there is acne as the products only irritate the skin. There are actually medicines that can be applied to treat acne but before putting them on your face, you need to first consult a doctor to find out the regimen that will fit your condition and your skin type. Here are some tips on how to take care of acne prone skin. 1. Let it be treated by professionals The earlier you have it medically treated, the better will be the prognosis. There are medications that can help control the processes that lead to the acne problem such as the over-activity of the sebaceous glands, hormonal imbalances and even stress. 2. Do not take it in your own hands Do not squeeze your pimples. This will only spread the infection and cause the affected area to swell. Squeezing your pimples may also result in permanent scarring. So be very careful in tweaking those red bumps on your face. 3. Avoid oily cosmetics Remember that acne-prone skin is oily enough as it is. If you use oily cosmetics, it will only add up to the oil build up. If you have to wear make-up, look for the ones that are water-based. This will be less harsh on the skin. Also, remember to always remove your make-up at night. This is very crucial as leaving make-up on your skin while asleep can further irritate the skin.
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This content is provided by Low Jeremy. It may be used only in its entirety with all links included. For more information on Skin-Care & other useful information, please visit http://skin-care.articlekeep.com

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