What is acne and does nature have an answer on how to treat this condition? Acne occurs when the pores in your skin become blocked and they can become infected. They can be quite red and sore and will often have a white head. Although there is no cure for acne there are things that you can do to help alleviate the symptoms.
1. When you do get pimples try not to squeeze them. I know it is very tempting to squeeze them and get rid of the white head, but squeezing them can actually make them worse. It is possible to squeeze out all of the bacteria and the pimple will clear up, but more often than not you will actually squeeze the bacteria further into the skin causing more breakouts. It is better to treat the spots with an acne skin care product instead of squeezing them.
2. Have a look at the type of makeup that you are using as your skin may react to certain cosmetic brands. Try using cosmetics that are suitable for acne sufferers. Many people try to cover up their acne with makeup but they are usually making it worse. Makeup can clog up the pores and cause acne, especially if you don't wash it off thoroughly.
3. Shampoo, conditioner and hairsprays can also contribute to acne if you react to them. Even though they are not directly touching your face, when you sleep and sweat they can end up on your skin.
4. If your acne develops into a cyst then you may need to visit a dermatologist to receive specialist treatment. You may need cortisone injections for large cysts.
5. Try some over the counter medications before moving on to stronger medications. Long term use of strong medications can be harsh on your skin and have a negative effect over time. Quite often the more gentle products like Neutrogena Complete Acne Therapy system or Olay Total Effects can be just as effective.
6. Face masks can also be very effective at reducing acne, particularly clay based face masks.
7. Acne can be worse for people who are under a lot of stress so take a look at the stress in your life and see if you can reduce it or find ways to manage it better.
8. Eating a healthy diet will help to reduce or get rid of acne. Some foods may trigger acne so pay attention to what you eat so you can see if any particular foods make your acne worse. Common acne trigger foods are foods high in sugar and saturated fats.
9. Make sure that you are getting all the necessary vitamins and minerals in your diet. Many acne sufferers are low in vitamin A, E and Zinc so if you aren't getting enough of these then you might want to take a multi-vitamin supplement.
10. There are some foods that can help reduce acne. Berry fruits like strawberries, cherries, blackberries, black and red currants are all great for acne as they contain natural anti-inflammatory agents which can help to reduce acne breakouts.
It is often the natural things that you do that give the best results. Even some simple fruits can be the best natural acne skin care product.
