Information on the causes of acne, and what treatments are available - includes home remedies.
Remedies For A Smoother Skin.
Do you have acne ? Acne maybe the scourge of adolescent years, but it can follow people into middle age and beyond.
Acne is really a catchall term for a variety of symptoms such as
pimples, whiteheads, and blackheads. It's a condition where the pores
of skin become clogged and the person gets inflamed and non-inflamed
lesions.
So what's the cause of all the clogging ?......
Heredity - at least for the most part. Acne is genetic - it tends to
run in families, it is an inherited defect of your pores. If both your
parents had acne, three out of four of your brothers and sisters will
get it too.
Factors that can aggravate an acne outbreak are :- Stress, sun
exposure, seasonal changes, and climate can all precipitate an acne
attack. Certain types of makeup and taking birth control pills can also
cause a breakout.
Change Your Make-up
In adult women, make-up is the major factor in acne outbreaks,
especially oil based products. It's the oil that causes the problem.
The oil is usually a derivative of fatty acids that are more potent
than your own fatty acids. Use a non-oil-based make-up if you are prone
to acne.
Read The labels.
Cosmetic products that contain lanolins, isopropyl myristate, sodium
lauryl sulphate, laureth-4 and D & C red dyes should be avoided.
Like oil, these ingredients are too rich for the skin.
Wash Properly.
Wash your make-up off thoroughly every night. Use a mild soap twice a
day and make sure you rinse the soap entirely off your face. Rinse six
or seven times with fresh water.
Use Less Make-up.
Whatever make-up you use, try to cut down on the amount you put on.
Leave Well Alone.
Don't squeeze pimples or whiteheads. A pimple is an inflammation, and
you could add to the inflammation by squeezing it, which could lead to
an infection. A pimple will always go away in one to four weeks if you
leave them alone.
Know When To Squeeze.
Most pimples are best left alone, but there is one kind that you can
squeeze to help get rid of it. If the pimple has a little central
yellow pus head in it, then a gentle squeeze will make it pop open very
nicely. Once the pus pops out, the pimple will heal more quickly.
Attack Blackheads.
You can also get rid of blackheads by squeezing them. A blackhead is a
very blocked pore, and a gentle squeeze will help rectifty this.
Give Dry Skin Extra Care.
Dry skin can be sensitive to some over the counter skin treatments, so
please use these treatments with care. Start with the lower strength
products first, and then increase the concentration slowly.
Stay Out Of The Sun.
Acne medications may cause adverse reactions to the sun, so minimize
you exposure until you know what the reactions going to be.
Use One Treatment At A Time.
Don't mix treatments, use only one at a time because they may cause an adverse reaction if mixed together.
Stop The Spread Of Acne.
Apply acne medication about half an inch around the affected area, to
help keep the acne from spreading. Acne moves across the face from the
nose to the ear, so you need to treat beyond the inflamed area. Most
people make the mistake of treating only the pimples and not the
outlaying areas of skin. This is wrong.
If you are an acne sufferer, then I trust this information will be very
helpful to you. Thanks for reading my article.
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