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An Acne Overview

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Written by pooja aggarwal

Friday, 16 May 2008

by poojaaggarwal

Most people deal with acne at some point in their adolescence or adulthood but not everyone knows what really causes it or how to treat it.Acne is not life threatening. However, breakouts that are not properly treated can cause scarring. Breakouts and scarring can damage a persons self esteem. So, it is important that it be properly treated. In order for that to happen it is important to understand what really causes this skin condition and consider some tips for effective treatment.

The Dirt and Grime Acne

Dirt and oil are the two biggest culprits that lead to acne. Freeing your skin from dirt and oil is essential in your fight to be acne free. Acne is caused by clogged pores. It can be visible on the skins surface as white heads, black heads or cysts. In order to be completely acne free a person has to make sure their skin is as free from dirt and oil as possible.This can be difficult because you skin actually produces oil to help keep it healthy. However, it is excess oil that is the problem and must be handled. Dirt is easier to keep from the skin since that is an external problem, not internal like oil.With these things in mind your road to acne free skin can be easier.

Laying the Foundation

Dirty skin is the best place for acne to form. You want to try to keep your skin as clean as possible. It is also important to note that not just oily skin can produce acne, but dry skin can as well. In fact, when the skin is too dry, it produces more oil to try to combat the dryness which can then present as acne.Everyday, preferably morning and evening, you should use a mild face wash to cleanse your skin. You want to wash it carefully without being to harsh and pulling the skin. Make sure to remove all the cleanser.You should also exfoliate. You can do this with a scrub made for the skin. Exfoliating will help to get rid of dead skin cells, which are also a contributing factor to acne as they get stuck down in the pores along with the oil.Use a toner that is designed for your skin tone. The toner will help to remove any skin cells you have exfoliated and any cleanser that may remain. It will leave your face feeling refreshed, but should not leave your face feeling tight. You can now moisturize. Be sure to use a non-oily moisturizer that is designed to be used on the face.

Additional Advice

Besides your regular routine and treatment methods, there are other things you can do to help keep your skin acne free. One of the biggest things is to not touch your face. You should avoid touching your face, especially with dirty hands. This causes you to transfer dirt and debris form your hands to your face which can clog pores and cause acne.You should also choose make up that is not going to clog pores or introduce extra oil to your skin. Also make sure to not use things that irritate your skin, like shampoos and perfumes.Getting acne free skin is a process. If you are plagued by acne it can be a long process, but it is something your can do. If you have severe acne you may even think about consulting a dermatologist to help you with prescription treatments.

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