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Top Acne Home Remedies For Clearer Skin

October 27, 2009 by mastenk · Leave a Comment
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Acne is a very annoying problem and learning how to get rid of it can be a great challenge. Every day new acne treatment options are introduced and it can get difficult to decide which ones will work well for you. The key point to remember is to keep trying new approaches and keep an open mind to new and different treatments if the current ones you have been using have not worked for you.

There are even many home remedies you can make on your very own and use that can help to reduce your acne problem significantly in many cases. Here are some potentially effective acne home remedies that may help to clear your skin permanently:

Juice Fasting:

Juicing fresh fruits and vegetables using your own juicer can help to reduce acne especially if you go on a one to two day juice fast since this will help to cleanse your system which in turn will reduce toxicity levels in your body so acne causing bacteria is less likely to thrive.

Buy a good juicer and use it as often as possible with a combination of your favorite fruits and vegetables such as apples, pears, celery, carrots and oranges or any other hard fruits that can be juiced. Be sure to juice a lot of carrots as they contain many nutrients that are great for the skin. There are also many fresh juice stands you can find in major malls which can be a great alternative to fast food or drinking soda. Not only can your acne condition improve but so can your overall health which is priceless.

Oatmeal:

There are a lot of nutrients in oatmeal that are great for the skin. Cook a little oatmeal, let it cool and apply a paste of it to your face. Let the paste sit for a few minutes on your face before you rinse it off using warm water.

Almond Oil:

Many skin moisturizers can be harsh on the skin as they contain many additional chemicals and preservatives. Using almond oil can be a great natural moisturizer that will not cause unnecessary irritation.

Exercise:

Regular physical activity helps to keep your body strong and functioning properly. It also helps to cleanse your system which will help in the fight against acne. If you live a very sedentary life then seriously consider being more active like joining a gym or taking up a new sport like golf or tennis.

Stress Reduction:

Prolonged stress can contribute to making acne worse. Be sure to reduce stress as much as possible. Some simple ways to lower stress can be to watch a funny movie or tv show as laughter is great for reducing stress. You can also learn meditation or yoga which will help to calm your mind and this will also be great at lowering stress levels. It also helps to have a positive outlook on life so do not get down on yourself too much. If you have problems then be grateful for them as they are opportunities in disguise which will make you a better and stronger person. Consider some of these acne clearing tips to help you get rid of acne permanently.

Acne Treats And Its Main 3 Categories

June 7, 2009 by mastenk · Leave a Comment
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Kurt Naulaerts asked:


For most of us that take pride in the way we look, the thought of suffering with acne or Zits may at first seem awful. But there are now many treatments available which can help to make it more bearable. Scientific research into this area is intense. The acne skin care products available fall into these categories:

- Internet or drugstore: Over the counter treatments

- Internet or drugstore: Treatments that do not require a prescription

- Specialized, on-prescription acne products

General acne products are used as a preventative measure and include cleansers, make-up removers and other similar products that can help prevent acne. Whilst many sufferers use these products there are even more people who just want to keep their skin clean and conditioned.

There are acne skin care products that are more specialized in their approach and are formulated to reduce and limit the amount of oil in the pores of our skin. These products prevent the oil from getting trapped in pores and can hamper the growth of bacteria.

One particular skin care treatment is an exfoliation skin peel which cleans the skin and helps control the spread of the condition. The peels clean the skin by removing all surface pollution and dead skin cells which can block the pores.

There is a huge market for these types of acne skin care products as they do not require a consultation with a dermatologist. Skin care products have been formulated to extract the excess oil that bacteria need to develop acne. These products have benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid as ingredients which the bacterium reacts badly too.

You should start with a product that has lower concentration of benzoyl peroxide (e.g. 5%) and see how your skin responds. Alpha-hydroxy-acid based moisturizers are also popular as a skin care regime. It might just be a case of trial and error. If nothing seems to work speak to your dermatologist for any advice or try a different acne skin care product.

Products that your dermatologist or doctor will recommend will only be available on prescription, they may include antibiotics or topical ointments. In some case your doctor may suggest the pustules are drained of harmful contents under local anesthetic. This is a minor procedure which if carried out by yourself could result in skin damage.

An alternative that has been shown to work well is hormone therapy. Studies have shown that acne and skin care treatments that are hormone based have proven to be effective in many cases. There is no longer any reason to despair if you have this skin complaint. Science has produced many effective treatments.



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