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Sunday, January 11, 2009

Helpful Hints To Deal With Acne

By Judith Allison

If you are a teenager, acne is a dirty word. The increase of the hormone androgen causes an overproduction of keratin and sebum resulting in clogged pores. Bacteria begins to grow and the result is ugly blemishes and zits that none of us want on our faces. If it is neglected, the result can be blackheads and scarring that we will be stuck with for our adult lives. Dealing with acting as a teenager is tough enough, we don't want to carry that embarrassment into our adulthood.

Today, you will find thousands of products aimed at curing this condition. You do have to be careful however, as some of these are just fly-by-night products that will have no effect on the condition of acne. Products come in various types and forms you need to be aware of them:

-scarring treatments

-moisturizers

-moisturizers

-toners

-cleansers

-toners

With so many different products on the market, confusion is easy and understandable. Some of these products are for treatment while others are suitable for acne affected skin. These products are made readily available in both markets and on the net. However, before purchasing any product you need to do the proper research and ensure that you're buying the correct items. If you find this too challenging, there is no shame in consoling a physician to make sure you have exactly what will help you.

As we stated above, acne can become quite embarrassing. The ugly blemishes can often be the target of finger-pointing and gossip. The proposition of treating the acne can also be embarrassing and frustrating. Using the wrong products can sometimes make it even worse to the point that we are afraid to walk out the door. To ensure this doesn't happen to you follow these suggestions:

1. Drink a lot of water. Sounds simple but it is very effective. One of the reasons that you get acne is because you have toxins in your system. Drinking a significant amount of water will flush them out of your system. It is suggested that you drink at least eight glasses of water a day.

2. Garlic has also been found to be a quick cure for acne. Massage the garlic on your face a few times a day. While you may not smell too good, this should help alleviate the condition.

3. Cosmetics have an ingredient that is also very helpful in treating acne scarring. Rosehip Seed Oil is a great way to treat that scarring. Applying it to the infected area twice a day for 15 minutes will help dramatically.

4. Something that we all forget to think about when talking about acne is a healthy diet. Avoiding things like sugar, saturated fats and foods cooked in vegetable oils will help avoid this condition. What you will no longer be able to eat things like cookies, cakes, fast food and chocolate your health and appearance will both be much the better for it.

5. Another item that you can apply directly to the skin is apricot juice. The applying it directly to the affected areas for about 10 minutes is an inexpensive natural way to help your acne.

Follow these helpful tips and you'll be well on your way to curing and preventing acne. Not addressing it or simply ignoring altogether is definitely not the way to go. It will only result in your acne becoming more serious in a larger embarrassment in public.

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