Whether
it’s caused by hormones, stress, accumulation of dead skin
cells, use of anabolic steroids, bacteria in the pores or
genes, acne is the one skin problem that anyone wants to be
rid of. Common among teens, acne usually continues
throughout adulthood. There’s still a huge gray area on why
some people get severe acne (and get stuck with it pretty
much their whole life) and why some only get a few zits here
and there. One thing’s for sure...the quest for the acne
solution continues.
Treatments for acne are commercially available. Products
that contain benzoyl peroxide, sulfur or resorcinol reduce
acne by removing dead skin cells and unplugging the
pores to release the bacteria and oil. Even if your skin
has cleared up after using acne medications for a while,
continue with the medication because doing so will help
prevent future breakouts. And if you just have to have a
facial treatment, never go to a salon to get one. Most
of the time, salons have untrained people do facial
treatments. It is always better to go to a dermatologist
who is able to give a diagnosis and prescribe
appropriate treatments for acne problems
A home
remedy for treating acne is to wash your face with water
that has cider vinegar in it. Don’t rinse it off; leave it
on overnight. Make sure you clean your face with mild facial
wash before and after using cider vinegar. Another home
remedy that can help prevent acne is mixing a few drops of
lavender, chamomile and mint oil and two tablespoons of
almond oil and applying it onto clean, moist skin.