subject: How to Avoid Acne [print this page] How to Avoid Acne How to Avoid Acne
Acne is actually a skin disease common but not limited among teenagers. If you are currently suffering from blemishes, pimples, blackheads and whiteheads, here are some of the things that you should consider to get rid of such.
The very first thing that you should remember is to always clean your face with facial wash especially those with salicylic acid. Acne actually starts when the pores in our skin gets clogged with oil and dirt that we accumulate at the end of the day. This is why it is very important that you clean your face at night before you sleep to ensure that your pores are not clogged.
In case that you already have acne or pimples to be exact you should treat it with benzoyl peroxide. Benzoyl peroxide comes in many forms such as cream, gel, and soap. The role of benzoyl peroxide is to kill the acne-causing bacteria present in the skin. These bacteria are also present in clogged pores. But in case that your skin is sensitive, you should use triclosan or chlorhexidine gluconate instead. This may not be as effective as benzoyl peroxide but they are gentle on skin.
If you see an advertisement which tells you that you can get rid of your acne overnight, do not believe it because there is no such thing. Patience and consistency are required in order to cure acne. It takes time to heal the damaged skin. It could take up to eight weeks just to have significant changes when you are undergoing treatment.
It is highly recommended that you do not pop your pimples since it will create marks such as scars of you do not pop it the right way. If you still want to pop it, you should know how to pop it the right way.
