Acne Products

Acne, also known as “acne vulgaris”, is a skin disease that afflicts the overwhelming majority of youth, and it can even crossover to adulthood. Before discussing an acne remedy, it’s important to have a basic understanding of what the condition really is.

Without getting into the medical lingo, acne is caused by dead skin cells and oil that clogs up one’s pores. It’s extremely common for the condition to arise just as or after puberty sets in—for both males and females. Typical “hangout” spots for acne are the face, shoulders, back, neck and chest—but it is certainly not restrained to those regions.

For decades, kids and young adults have sought an acne remedy that would cure them of the disfiguring, self-esteem lowering pimples. By the way, they’re also called blackheads, whiteheads and (in more severe cases) cysts.

There are tons of products on the market that help fight acne—and some of them do really great work; however, there are well-established, basic rules that will greatly supplement any product you decide to use an acne remedy:

- Wash your face, back, neck and other areas good—at least once a day. Give the affected regions of your skin extra attention with an oil-free soap or acne wash.

- When buying soaps, facial cleansers, etc., look at the ingredients label—if it contains “comedogenics” in where, put it back and find something else.

- Acne treatments that contain benzoyl peroxide and/or salicylic acid are good for treating acne. However, the level of effectiveness always depends on the individual and his/her skin structure and the severity of the condition.
There is definitively no lack of acne remedies. They come in the forms of herbs and juices, to over-the-counter topical creams, and to prescription drugs. Which one is right for you, of course, depends on several factors—such as cost, severity, individual preferences and so forth.
Finally, consider these well-established methods:

- Take some organic (fresh) garlic cloves and either rub them directly on the affected areas, or dampen a rag and rub the garlic into the cloth and then apply. Having a diet rich in garlic will usually help as well—as it works to detoxify the blood stream, and therefore, the afflicted cells.

- Make sure you’re getting enough vitamins! This specifically includes zinc, B-vitamins, Vitamin-C, Chromium and Vitamin-E. Maintain the levels that are healthy; never take in dangerous levels of minerals or vitamins, but never deprive your body of too few, either.

- Tea-tree oil has been known as an antiseptic (pore cleanser, in short) for decades. It’s recommended to use an over-the-counter with around 10-15% of this ingredient.

- Have a good eight to nine glasses of water a day. It won’t have as much effect has the other, more direct approaches, but it will help and certainly will not hurt.
Many people, especially females, also use cosmetics to cover-up blemishes. While it’s acceptable to do so, you should avoid using an cosmetic or cream that contains:

• Lanolin
• Isopropyl Myristate
• Any comedogenics