subject: Topical Acne Products - 3 Zit-Zapping Tips On How To Use Them To Get The Best Results [print this page] Author: Ivy Gallant Author: Ivy Gallant
The use of topical acne preparations for acne breakouts is nothing new. People have been applying creams and herbal preparations to combat skin maladies for millenia. Often the ingredients used in ancient potions ranged from strange to downright gross! (Thank goodness we no longer have to put bat dung or something equally as foul on our face in hopes of clearing up a zit before a big date!)
We now have a wide range of products at our disposal to help make our skin look as great as possible. Even with the huge assortment of effective products, care needs to be taken when using them. Here are 3 tips to keep in mind when applying topical acne products.
1. Apply as directed. If the directions say, "Apply a pea-sized amount," you need to do just that. More isn't better when it comes to medications of any kind, including those for topical use. Applying as directed also means applying as often as directed. Using the product once or twice won't make much of a difference if you were instructed to apply it twice daily.
2. Use clean hands, and apply the product onto freshly cleansed skin. You don't want to add bacteria to your face OR to the tube, now do you? It certainly wouldn't help your acne problem.
3. Be gentle. Harsh scrubbing and rubbing only damages your skin, and doesn't improve the efficiacy of the product. Sometimes the scrubbing can cause acne to become worse, as oil production will be stimulated. Save the scrubbing for the bathtub ring.
Topical acne treatments can certainly help in your battle with acne. Using them, with proper care, will give you even better results in your battle with acne.About the Author:
Sometimes topical acne preparations are not enough.
A complete acne treatment system will give you the best results.
