subject: Clearing Up Acne And Skin Problems [print this page] Nobody wants to have acneNobody wants to have acne. Most people try to hide the acne that they suffer from. Most people see acne is something that they should grow out of after puberty. Unfortunately, not practicing proper skin care means that your teenage acne will never fully go away. Some adults are so acne prone that they perpetually look like teenagers who have just hit puberty and do not know how to clean their faces properly. Here are some things you can do to stay acne free. You can learn a lot about fighting acne by reading this article.
Before you do anything else, you need to find a good cleanser. It should go without saying that your cleanser should not have an oily base, but that is not the only thing you need to look at when you shop for your cleanser. Salicylic acid is one. This ingredient is especially important if your breakouts are bad and you need a harsher cleanser than the average person. In a "normal" cleanser the salicylic acid is only strong enough to kill basic bacteria and to clean your pores out. Unfortunately, as you get older, your skin will become more sensitive and using salicylic acid cleansers regularly will be bad so you should save them for spot treatments later on.
If you are a person whose acne is severe, you should search for a cleanser that contains benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid. These are stronger cleansers that are made for the express purpose of clearing up extensive acne. If you do not suffer from severe acne and only have to deal with a stray zit here and there you should choose a gentler cleanser because a cleanser with these ingredients could do some major damage to your face. When you suffer from extreme acne issues, though, strong cleansers with these ingredients might be just what you need to break through the clogs and clean out your pores.
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. Start by putting some toothpaste directly on to the zit after it has finished forming. 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.
Keeping acne away does not have to involve expensive or complicated facial care routines. Getting rid of acne is as simple as keeping your face clean. Don't forget that the skin on your face is sensitive to so be gentle! It is possible to give your face a thorough cleaning without stripping away the skin on your face!
