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Your Guide To Acne Skin Care |
by:
Bob Hett |
Contrary to popular belief,
acne is not caused by dirty pores or eating chocolate. Acne is
actually caused by overactive sebaceous glands. Hormones in you
body cause acne to appear. Acne is extremely common in people
ages 12-24, when our hormones are very active due to puberty,
but many people continue to have acne outbreaks throughout their
lives. Acne can show up on the face, neck, chest, back, and shoulders.
While it is not life threatening, acne can cause scarring and
emotional distress to those that suffer from it. This is why acne
skin care is so important.
Many things can cause outbreaks of pimples and zits. Allergies,
heredity, stress, weather, menstruation and even over washing
can cause acne. There are lots of ways to treat acne. For mild
to moderate cases, experts recommend washing your face twice daily
and after any exercise. They also recommend over the counter acne
products that contain ingredients like benzoyl peroxide and salicylic
acid. These products can have some side effects of burning, redness
and irritation, but often decrease or even disappear with continual
use. The acne treatment industry is a multi-million dollar industry,
and scientists come up with new ways to treat pimples regularly.
For moderate to sever acne, it is advisable to consult with a
dermatologist. A dermatologist can diagnose the problem and has
many treatment options for acne to choose from. Some treatments
include used prescribed topical medications for the treatment
of your acne, and even oral antibiotics, which help reduce acne
outbreaks. Not everyone will receive the same kind of acne treatments,
and your dermatologist can tailor the treatments to your specific
needs.
Taking care of your skin is the best way to reduce pimples. Choose
cleansing products that are not overly harsh and are oil-free.
Wash your face after sweating heavily. For young women, the use
of makeup can exacerbate acne problems, so it is a good idea to
pick cosmetics that are non-comedogenic, because they do not clog
pores. Never go to sleep at night without washing your face. It
is also imperative that you do not squeeze or pinch zits. You
may be tempted to do it, but it can lead to scarring. Don’t spend
a lot of time scrubbing your face, because it can make acne worse.
It is also smart to avoid putting your hands on your face a lot,
because the oil on your hands gets transferred to your face and
can cause further outbreaks.
Pimples are a part of life for most of us. While that may not
be much consolation to someone who is suffering from acne, it
may help to put it in perspective. Acne happens to everyone at
some point in his or her lives. The good news is that there are
many products available to treat acne, and severe acne can be
improved by seeing a dermatologist. Acne skin care does not have
to be painful or embarrassing. By taking care of your skin and
tackling pimples as they appear with common sense and some good
acne products, you can improve the overall look and feel of your
skin.
About the Author
Bob Hett offers simple and concise advice on the causes and
treatment of acne. Get the answers to all of your questions
at
http://www.acnereview.info
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