The Basics Of Taking Care Of Acne

Teenagers have enough to worry about without adding acne control to that list. For some, acne control is only a passing phase and once the surge of hormones goes down, the acne also decreases. But for others, acne control becomes a lifelong battle. There are many ways to treat acne regardless of how mild or severe the case may be.

The essential methods of acne control are to keep pores from getting clogged, unclog infected pores, attack the bacteria causing the infection, and reduce the redness associated with acne. There are many preventive measures that you can take to reduce the chance of having an acne breakout in the first place.

Gently washing your face with soap and warm water a couple of times a day will help prevent your skin pores from becoming clogged. Using benzoyl peroxide, which is the active ingredient in Oxy Pads and in many other cleaning wipes, will also help to clean your skin as well as to dry it out. One of the great advantages of benzoyl peroxide is that it can be used together with other products to treat acne.

Exfoliation is one more method of acne control. Exfoliation removes the dead skin cells from the surface of your skin. These dead cells can cause acne breakouts by clogging the active oil glands in the skin, especially those found on your face. Exfoliation can also make your skin much softer and healthier. One drawback is that some exfoliating products can be very harsh, so a new product should first be tried out on a small area of the skin before applying it to the entire face.

You'll find that many acne products perform a dual function. They both exfoliate your skin and contain anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory medicines. Not only will this clear your skin of the dead cells, but it will also fight the bacteria associated with acne outbreaks and helps to lessen the redness due to inflammation.

Other common ingredients found in products to treat acne are sulfur and azelaic acid. One ingredient to be cautious of using on the face is salicylic acid. While this ingredient can help to prevent the pores from clogging, it is very irritating to the tender skin on the face.

Some people with severe acne may need to consult a dermatologist for help with their acne outbreaks. A dermatologist may suggest a cleansing program, use lights or lasers to treat and prevent breakouts, or prescribe special acne medication. If you are prescribed medication, you should be wary of the side effects, as most acne medication can be very harsh, even toxic.

If you don't want to go to a dermatologist for prescription treatments, you can try some of the over-the-counter acne products first. You might find that one of the more inexpensive and easily available acne care products like benzoyl peroxide can work well for you, and you'll avoid the dangers and possible side effects of harsh acne medication.

You can learn all about the best treatment for acne scarring and the most effective acne control products at author Frank Senturi's web site.

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