subject: Get Rid Of Acne - Advice On Different Methods [print this page] Acne can be very annoying and those that suffer from acne want to get rid of acne as fast as they can. Acne can make life very difficult and can damage an individual's self esteem. Acne can be mild or very severe and those that suffer from acne want to minimize it as much as possible.
There are several different types of acne and each type will require different treatments. Papules are red bumps that don't have a whitehead or blackhead. Pimples occur when your pore walls break and bacteria can get into the cell which causes red inflamed skin. Whiteheads occur when oil clogs your pores. Blackheads occur when oil clogs pores but the pores stay open and the oxygen causes the oil to turn black. There are also cysts and nodules.
Many individuals are turning to all natural or homemade acne remedies. Many of the compounds that are found in prescription acne medication are actually from many fruits and vegetables. To treat acne you need to do three different things. Eliminate excess oil, kill the bacteria that causes acne and unclog your pores.
A lot of fruit, specifically citrus fruits are anti-bacterial and will kill any bacteria where it is applied. You can rub some lemon or citrus fruit into your skin. Citrus fruits can reduce swelling and shrink your acne. Cucumber and tomatoes are also found to be very good for your skin and can be used to treat acne.
You can also apply products, such as green tea that are high in antioxidants, to your acne. Green tea has many benefits and antioxidants are very beneficial to the skin. There are also products such as oatmeal that can be used in a form of mask. This oatmeal mask will draw the excess oil out of your skin.
It is impossible to get rid of acne overnight but bay following good skin care regimens and using natural or over the counter medications you can slowly get control of your acne until it is manageable and you self esteem returns.
To get rid of blackheads you need to realize that excess washing will not do anything as blackheads are not caused by dirt. To treat blackheads you need to flow a good skin care regimen. This includes using a cleaner, astringent and then topical mediation. There are plenty of over the counter products that you can use to get rid of blackheads.
The skin cleanser will get rid of bacteria on your skin; the astringent will close your pores so that oil cannot get in and the topical treatment can stop inflammation and kill any bacteria that is currently causing the acne. It is best to look for anti-bacterial products.
For those with very severe acne you will need to see a dermatologist as treating severe acne with over the counter products or natural products is not effective. Many times you will need much stronger medication that is only available in prescription form. If you don't want to use prescription medication than the dermatologist may be able to suggest some other effective treatments for acne.
