Tips On How To Get Rid Of Acne
The following is a guest post from Cristina Pontevedra, experienced esthetician and owner of “IPL Hair Removal Guide, a site about hair removal treatments.
Personally I fought with pimples and blackheads for most of my adolescence. My skin has experienced a flood of treatments, ranging from homemade, like toothpaste applied directly on pimples to the birth control pill. Today I want to talk about some methods for acne sufferers in a mild form of this troublesome disease, these remedies work for males and for females as well.
One of the most effective cure for acne is found in products based on salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide, they both work quite well. They are sold in creams, gels, lotions and sticks, usually in the name of the commercial product is reported the percentage of those active ingredients. It would say something like “productname 5%” for example. The higher the percentage is, the greater the concentration.
Pay attention: both salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide used as acne remedies can cause irritations, such as small burns, because they are photosensitive and some dermatologists recommend to use them only in autumn and winter, so forget to enjoy the sun during your acne treatment. Salicylic acid, as well as glycolic, exfoliates the skin; this is a kind of slight peeling of the very first stratum of your skin. Pay attention also here to the burning and redness. In short, the success rate is high, but remember that it is an antibacterial treatment and if your acne is of a hormonal type there is not much to do with these drugs.
For the application of benzoyl peroxide and the salicylic acid, clean the part to be treated well, let dry 5 minutes and then apply the cream or gel. Do not overdo the dosage, wait 15 minutes for it to dry and at that point you can decide to put a non greasy moisturizer.
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Getting Rid Of Acne With Clearasil
Imagine this situation. You are a teenager with a sparkling skin and lustrous hair. There is a party coming up and you have bought yourself a new dress for the occasion. When the actual day arrives, you look at yourself in the mirror and there, you have sprouted a few pimples. You stare at yourself in disbelief with clenched fists! If there is one thing that can severely dent the self esteem of a teenager or any youngster, it is acne and getting rid of acne.
A majority of children have flawless skin until they are thirteen or fourteen year old. Just when they are ready to face the world and enjoy their teen years, a few angry outbreaks called pimples or acne start to mar their skin. In some cases, they just come once in a while and go away without a trace. While in most other cases, they make their appearance, take their own time to go, and leave an ugly scar behind. Pimples can play spoilsport on loveliest of faces and damage one’s self confidence to no extent.
I have teenaged son who has been plagued by pimples for the last year and a half. I must have tried all kinds of acne products on him right from ayurvedic to homeopathic, but to no avail. They used to go away only to reappear after a few days. I used to worry to such an extent that curing his pimples became a pet obsession with me. He has good looking features, but his pimples marred the effect. At last, I thought of going back to my old and trusted pimple cream called ‘Clearasil’. I used to apply it as a teenager to cure my pimples way back in the late seventies.
This world renowned specialist acne product has been in existence for decades and has been quite popular in the Indian market and in several other countries. The product is water based and contains salicylic acid, emollients, humectants and emulsifiers. It happens to be very gentle on the skin and does not scar it in any way. I advise my son to wash his face thoroughly at night with Clearasil face wash and then apply the cream lightly on entire face. The cream not only alleviates pimples but acts as a preventive too. His face is much clearer than before. The acne product may be used as a make up base too.
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Getting Rid Of Acne At Home
Do you have acne? Is it a problem for you? You don’t have to think of acne as a problem. Getting rid of acne is not as hard as you may think. You have other things to prioritize and stressing over acne isn’t going to get rid of the acne. As matter of fact, stress will most likely make your acne worse. Depending on the treatment, money matters. Of course that means you have to have some money for the treatment.
What are to do if having the money is the biggest hurdle you have when combating acne? You could try the most reliable home treatments. Are they safe? Yes, these steps are quite safe in the treatment of your acne. I’m sure I have your attention now.
These steps are worth your time, for they are effective and you could be at home. Be advised, these guidelines are for those with mild acne problems, and if your do have a more severe case of acne, please seek professional help.
If you’ve tied washing and it doesn’t seem to be much better, then it’s time for you to try benzoyl peroxide, this can be found in products like face wash, bar soap, topical cream or gel. Please be aware not to over use this, for it may leave your skin super red and/or super dry.
As you use home remedies, you should take notice that the results are slow and you need to be patient. It may take up to a couple of weeks to see the results you’re expecting. So be careful of not trying to over-do it, you may leave your skin in worse condition than when you started.
Another product that you could use is Salicylic acid. It can be found in facial washes and facial pads. This can help unclog your pores and prevent the growth of pimples or even the case of acne. Again, be advise not to over-do it, so to avoid any bad outcomes.
These two: benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid are very useful treatment aids you could use. But, be very keen about them. Use them well.