subject: Acne Can Be Free Today [print this page] Teenagers mostly see acne as another gross part of life. It is inconvenient and can make us embarrassed but we can take comfort in knowing that everyone else at school is dealing with the same thing. When we grow up we try to convince ourselves that our years of breakouts are over. This is why so many of us are so embarrassed by the occasional breakout or zit. Nothing makes us relive our teenage years like waking up to a face that has a few spots and bumps. Adult acne is often very painful, which is another reason so many adults dread breaking out. Here are some things you can do to fight acne (no matter how old you are).
Be gentle when you wash your face! Scrubbing is bad for you! Putting too much pressure on your face when you wash can take off layers of the skin and leave it vulnerable to oil and breakouts. Scrubbing might feel good initially but it actually does quite a lot of harm to the very sensitive skin on your face! You could even scar your face if you scrub it too hard! This is why it is important that you take are to wash firmly but gently. Don't worry--it can be done! Here is a hint: if you have a bright red face after you finish your skin care routine, your routine is too harsh. The goal is to have a flush, but that flush should not be beet red. Glowing is good but looking like a traffic light is bad. Maybe you need a dermatologist's advice. Some adults are cursed with acne that does not respond to "regular" cleansers and treatments. If you have tried everything that you can think of and nothing is working and you are still suffering from painful and extensive acne, it might be time to enlist the help of a doctor. Some people simply need something stronger than an over the counter cleanser and a dermatologist can provide that. You might be one of those people whose acne is caused by other medical conditions and a dermatologist will be able to properly diagnose this. Did you know that acne can be caused by genetics or other medical conditions? A doctor can help you diagnose your skin problems and help you to clear up the acne you are fighting.
You might already have the perfect remedy in your kitchen or bathroom. There are a lot of people who insist that toothpaste is great for zits. An overnight spot treatment of toothpaste on a zit might cure it. The zit should be much smaller in the morning (do not try this if you have pets who might try to lick the toothpaste off of your face while you sleep, doing so could make them sick). Some people insist that egg whites can also heal acne. You can either do spot treatment by putting some egg whites directly onto your pimples or you can use the egg whites to make a facial mask.
There are plenty of ways to keep your skin healthy and acne free. A twice a day face washing might be all you need. Other people need a more involved routine Some prefer to keep acne away with a healthy lifestyle. Your acne cure will be specific to you and your skin so don't be afraid to try new things. Keep with each method for a while.
No acne fighting method will work overnight--you need to give each method you try at least a few weeks to start having an effect on your skin before moving on to the next solution.
