Acne Treatment
Acne can make you feel self-conscious about your appearance and can have a negative
impact on your life. Having acne doesn’t mean that you have dirty skin. It is simply
a result of bacteria getting into your skin and a pimple is formed.
The most common way that bacteria gets into your skin is when too much sebum – oil
produced by sebaceous glands that are essential for hair and skin - is produced and
the oil clogs pores trapping dirt, bacteria and dead skin cells in the pore. The
other ways, that is when skin dries out, cracks and peels bacteria can get into the
skin; and another is caused by minor cuts in the skin by shaving.
Properly caring for your skin and using the right acne treatment you can get rid
of acne. You can improve your confidence and self-esteem and have the healthy skin
that you want.
For examples, to treat problem acne use ointments that have benzoyl peroxide, a powerful
cleanser that gets rid of acne quickly. To clean out your pores and prevent acne
facial cleansers and acne creams should have salicylic acid, a powerful antibacterial
agent. To help get rid of dead skin cells and dying skin use products with resorcinol
and sulfur.
Acne Treatment for Different Skin Types
Using over-the-counter products for your acne treatment should be specific for your
skin type. There are 5 types of skin type, and knowing which kind you have can help
you to treat and prevent acne.
• Oily Skin - Oily skin produces more sebum oil than is needed. The oiliest places
are the cheeks, nose and forehead. You skin may appear shiny, have large pores and
coarse. Proper care includes cleansing the skin twice a day and you should do a body
or facial scrub once a week.
• Normal Skin - Normal skin produces the perfect amount of sebum oil. Your skin will
feel supple and elastic. Normal skin is usually smooth, clearer and coloring is even.
Proper skin care includes cleansing the skin one to two times a day and you can do
a body scrub and facial mask once a week.
• Dry Skin - Dry skin usually looks very good while young, but is prone to wrinkles
and dry spots. Dry skin will flake and crack especially in the cold months where
humidity is low. Proper care for dry skin includes cleansing the skin once a day,
moisturizing the skin 2 to 3 times a day and you can do a moisturizing mask 1 to
2 times a week.
• Combination Skin - Combination skin is both dry and oily. This type of skin requires
a lot of maintenance. You will need to use different products for different areas
of the face. The oily places will need washing twice a day and a facial scrub once
a week. The dry areas of skin will need washing once a day, moisturizer twice a day
and you can do a moisturizing mask once a week.
• Sensitive Skin - Sensitive skin usually tends to be dry though, feels tight, itchy
and can get irritated very easily. All products used on sensitive skin should have
gentle ingredients and natural ingredients such as aloe vera. You shouldn’t wash
your face with facial cleanser or acne cream more than once a day and you should
use a calming moisturizer once to twice a day.
