subject: 5 Options That Work For An Acne Cure Treatment, Sometimes Basic Is Better [print this page] Acne Cure Treatment Acne Cure Treatment
Acne is one of those conditions that is especially vexing to its victims because it can be triggered by many things and make an appearance at the most inopportune times. The solutions for acne are many and can range from drugstore creams to professional services administered at the dermatologist's office. You might not be aware, though, that easy and effective solutions can be found in your own home and they barely cost anything. Try an acne cure treatment from the list below and you might be surprised at how simple it can be.
1. Always cleanse before bed.
This advice seems almost too simple, but think about the times that you've come home late from work or a party and just made the decision to fall into bed. Think about the day's worth of dirt and make-up on your face. This will only help trap excess oil and bacteria on your skin, making it the perfect nest for acne. Even when you feel like being lazy, make your way to the sink and wash your face.
2. Popping a zit isn't the worst sin.
This only applies to those pimples that have formed a visible white head on the surface and seem ready to be purged. By no means should you go digging, or attack any deep cystic acne. You can sanitize a needle with alcohol and gently puncture the head in order to squeeze out any pus. Dab on a bit of anti-bacterial ointment afterwards. Releasing the contents and pressure this way may actually better facilitate the healing process.
3. Salt water.
You might have noticed that after an afternoon swimming at the beach, your skin seems to clear up over the next few days. This makes perfect sense because the antibacterial properties of the salt in the sea water helps to disinfect your pores. You can make a salt water tonic at home and use it as a treatment on your skin. Just apply with a cotton ball nightly before bed.
4. Aspirin does double duty.
You can take aspirin the regular way (in pill form with a glass of water) and it will help reduce the inflammation of your pimple, but you can also use it as a face mask. The beta hydroxy acids will help clear things right up. Crush the aspirin with some water to form a paste and smooth onto your face. Used a couple times a week, you should start to see a difference as a treatment and as a preventative measure.
5. Ice.
This is the cheapest option and it comes right out of your own freezer. This is particularly effective when used at the fist onset of a pimple. If you sense a dull ache where the lesion is about to make its appearance, immediately reduce the swelling by applying an ice pack. If done in intervals throughout the day, this can drastically reduce the life span of your acne and reduce redness.
