Sunday, January 4, 2009

5 Quick Tips To Get Rid Of Acne

By Judith Allison

If you are a teenager, acne is a dirty word. The increase of the hormone androgen causes an overproduction of keratin and sebum resulting in clogged pores. Bacteria begins to grow and the result is ugly blemishes and zits that none of us want on our faces. If it is neglected, the result can be blackheads and scarring that we will be stuck with for our adult lives. Dealing with acting as a teenager is tough enough, we don't want to carry that embarrassment into our adulthood.

Today, you will find thousands of products aimed at curing this condition. You do have to be careful however, as some of these are just fly-by-night products that will have no effect on the condition of acne. Products come in various types and forms you need to be aware of them:

-scarring treatments

-Toners

-Masks and scrubs

-soaps

-cleansers

-Products aimed at acne scarring

Each and every one of the above categories serves a specific purpose. It can become quite confusing as you see these ads and trying to figure out which one is for you. It is further complicated by the ease which you can obtain these products. You walk in to any drugstore or market and their aisles upon aisles of products aimed at skin treatment. It doesn't get any easier when you go on the Internet as a search engine will literally supply you with millions of sites that can supply you with what you are looking for. In order to not put yourself in the position where you're using a product that will not treat your specific condition, it is suggested that you consult with either your physician or the pharmacist.

Acne can present some uncomfortable moments for teenagers as well as adults. Large skin blemishes tend to draw attention and the next thing you know people are pointing and talking. And the situation any of us would be comfortable in. The frustrations can continue when you're trying to get rid of acting as sometimes you buy the wrong product can only make it worse. Here are a few tips to make sure that doesn't happen to you:

1. Drink a lot of water. Sounds simple but it is very effective. One of the reasons that you get acne is because you have toxins in your system. Drinking a significant amount of water will flush them out of your system. It is suggested that you drink at least eight glasses of water a day.

2. Garlic has also been found to be a quick cure for acne. Massage the garlic on your face a few times a day. While you may not smell too good, this should help alleviate the condition.

3. Cosmetics have an ingredient that is also very helpful in treating acne scarring. Rosehip Seed Oil is a great way to treat that scarring. Applying it to the infected area twice a day for 15 minutes will help dramatically.

4. A cure that won't cost you a penny and could actually prevent you from ever getting acne is eating healthy. When you are teenager eating things like nuts, fruits, vegetables, whole wheat products and lean meats does not sound as attractive as a nice juicy burger, a slice of pizza and a cookie for dessert but it will keep your appearance much healthier.

5. Another item that you can apply directly to the skin is apricot juice. The applying it directly to the affected areas for about 10 minutes is an inexpensive natural way to help your acne.

Following these tips will help you treat or possibly avoid getting acne. Ask any adult who is heavy on pleasurable experience of a bad case of acne and each and every one of them will tell you that they would have killed for tips like this in their younger years. Avoid the embarrassment and scarring that acne can lead to and live a healthier and happier life. - 16003

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