AcneHorror

There are many reasons for formation of acne. You need to understand the different methods of acne treatments before you actually start worrying. Some of the main reasons for acne formation are:

• Genetics – this is more common if the person has any history of acne in his family
• Hormonal change- this may happen in two occasions during the adolescence or due to the excess intake of antibiotics
• Stress – due to emotional or physical stress you may get acne on your body
• Harsh cleansing or washing agents – when you use harsh washing agents in the form of soaps, face wash or body wash chances that you get the acne are more.
• Greasy cosmetics – due to the wrong selection of cosmetics you may get the acne.

Apart from the above said factors there are other external factors such as dirt, pollution and unhygienic living conditions. Today the situation is such that you cannot avoid any of the above mentioned factors, better you need to learn the safe acne treatments methods.

You can use some of the natural things that are available easily and you use them in your regular daily life. This method can be referred to as natural way of treating the acne. This method includes, drinking lots of water, washing your face frequently so that any dirt deposition is washed away immediately, eating fresh and natural food etc.

Among the available acne treatments methods you can select the best one that suits your lifestyle.

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By:  Palacinka Beauty                        Source

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Summer heat can mean more oil, acne and breakouts for the skin. Now, using our guide, you can have clearer, more matte skin day or night - in even the most sweltering weather.

Wash Like you”ve Never Washed Before
The right cleanser can make a huge difference in controlling oil under the surface of your skin.

Try Clinique Acne Solutions Cleansing Foam, as part of the Clinique Acne Solutions Clear Skin System Kit, Peter Thomas Roth Beta Hydroxy Acid 2% Acne Wash 8 oz or Clearasil Acne Fighting Cleansing Wipes for a great travel solution. After cleansing, MD Skincare Correct & Perfect Spot Treatment 0.5 oz is a great product to apply to the areas where you experience most of your breakouts (like forehead, nose, etc.) BEFORE they can have a chance to occur.

For those of you who battle breakouts on your body as well as your face, we love this powerful duo: Murad Acne Body Wash 8.5 oz and Murad Clarifying Body Spray 4.3 oz

Sunscreen - Yes Sunscreen is an Important Step
Mineral based sunblocks not only protect skin from UVA and UVB rays but also work to block oil and can double as a moisturizer if you have very oily skin and/or it”s extremely humid. We love: Skyn Iceland The ANTIDOTE SPF 18 Mineral Sunscreen 1.76 oz, Jane Iredale Powder Me Dry Sunscreen, SPF 30, Translucent, NIA24 Sun Damage Prevention 100% Mineral Sunscreen and Peter Thomas Roth Oily Problem Skin Instant Mineral Powder SPF 30 0.15 oz

Moisturize - But Take it Easy
During summer time you want to hydrate the skin without adding any additional shine. Our picks contain oil-absorbing ingredients that don”t clog pores are DDF Mattifying Oil Control UV Moisturizer SPF 15, Laura Mercier Flawless Skin Oil Free Day Lotion SPF 15 1.7 oz. and Clarins Bright Plus HP Protective Brightening Day Lotion Oil Free SPF 20 1.7 oz is perfect for those of you who are battling break outs AND uneven skin tone.

Tip: Avoid applying the moisturizer to your nose and surrounding area completely if you are very oily there.

Keep the Makeup Light
If you need additional skin coverage, only use light tinted moisturizers and sheer powder mineral foundations. Start your makeup prep with this great primer that also addresses acne/breakouts: Cover FX Clearprep FX Matte Foundation Primer and Anti-Acne Treatment . Here are some great choices for summer makeup: MD Skincare All-in-One Moisturizer Tinted Sunscreen SPF 15, Stila Tinted Moisturizer Sheer Color SPF 15, and Cover FX Mineral FX Pure Mineral Foundation SPF 15

Tip: A great way to add another layer of oil control is to spritz Skindinavia No More Shine Makeup Finish over your face after your makeup application.

Blot, Blot, Blot Should be Your Mantra
When its hot and humid the last thing that you should do when you want to get rid of shine is apply powder. It will become cakey and/or gummy when in contact with perspiration and oil. Our favorite blotting papers are from Nurturing Force, MAC and Clean & Clear Oil Absorbing Sheets

Tip: After blotting, spray water on skin to cool, which will disperse some of the oil but not disturb makeup. Try Avene Thermal Spring Water. Then apply another dusting of mineral based powder (see above) with a brush.

Masks and Facials are Your Best Friend
Giving yourself a facial once or twice a week will help control shine and unclog pores to prevent breakouts. Using a exfoliation method will loosen dirt and oil in the pores like the Clarisonic Skincare Brush. Then follow with a mask containing oil absorbing clay, sulfur or salicylic acid. These will temporarily decrease oil production and can help minimize blotting during the day. We like DDF Sulfur Therapeutic Mask and Murad Clarifying Mask.

If skin is very oily, try a peel which will clean pores and get rid of the dead skin cells on the surface. MD Skincare Alpha Beta Daily Face Peel is one of our favorites.

If all else fails, ThermaClear Acne Clearing Device is worth every penny to cut the life short of any pimples/breakouts!

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There”s a certain oil finding its way from Morocco and into the beauty products you are using these days. What has started out as a low hum has now erupted into a full blown chatter–everyone is talking about the amazing properties of Argan Oil. Just as Ojon nuts produce the hair”s elixir in the rainforest, oil from the Argan nuts have gained momentum as "Liquid Gold" for the skin.

There are two beauty brands that I am familiar with who use Argan Oil as an ingredient in their products. Kaeline Argatherapie and Solessence. Argan Oil is the heart of Kaeline”s products and Solessence uses the potent oil in their skin care set. So far I have only ever used Kaeline”s products with amazing results.

Some of the benefits of Argan Oil are:

* Hydrates the skin while neutralizing free radicals.

* Reduces active blemishes and visible scars.

* Revitalizes and improves the skin”s elasticity.

* Relives symptoms of eczema and psoriasis

* Reduces redness

Argan oil is also good for use in your hair and on your nails; it”s even been said to help soothe rheumatism and arthritis pain. Argan Oil is virtually scentless and is not greasy as one would expect when you think of a typical oil. It”s great for all skin types and will help heal acne, not cause it. Believe me, I was skeptical myself, until I tried it and haven”t stopped using it since.

Have you used Argan Oil yourself? I”d love to hear how it worked for you.

By:  Shannon                        Source

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When looking for handy ways to cure acne the first thing on your list must be exercise. It can be a great help to you to avoid as well as cure the acne on your skin. Exercise helps by balancing the negative effects of stress in your body. When you exercise your body burns calories as well as reduces the level of testosterone.

However one thing that you must keep in mind is that the sweat that you shed while exercising can also cause harm to your skin. Keep your skin clean by washing it before and after exercising. Also when you are exercising you must also let the pores on your skin breathe. Remember you are exercising to open up your pores and free them from the deposition of extra oil. Hence, never exercise with something applied on your face. Always clean make up by a cleanser before exercising and after as well.

Use soap and water to wash the acne prone areas or you can even use medicated wipes to cleanse them. Remember to pay extra attention to these areas so that the problem does not increase instead of getting better.

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If you thought that acne is only a teenage problem then will be surprised to know that even babies suffer from acne. It is seen in the form of small red bumps on the face of the baby, mostly gathered around the chin, cheeks and forehead. Usually babies between 3 to 4 weeks of age have this kind of acne.

The reason behind this is the crossing of the mother’s hormone during pregnancy and also during nursing. These hormones are crucial for a child for its lung maturation and they also stimulate its oil glands. This stimulation of oil in the baby’s body causes acne.

Baby acne usually clears up by the age of 6 months. after this period acne only returns when your child becomes a teenager. In case this does not happen and the acne does not leave even after 6 months you must consult the doctor for some medication. However before that there is no need as such to give harsh medications or apply lotions ob your child since it skin is very soft and might get damaged due to the medication.

However, you must make sure with your doctor once that the baby does have acne and not some skin allergy or infection.

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First and foremost, we must remember that acne is bound to leave a scar, and a worse one if it is plucked. So to prevent a worse mark from appearing and remaining, we should keep our hands off our acne. now as we already know that acne is very subjective, its is good to keep in mind that its effects are very subjective too. One cannot say for sure whether this person will have an acne or not or whether this acne will leave a mark or no or for that matter how long will the scar stay. It has been seen in some cases that the most acne prone skin are the ones that are left without one single blemish in a matter of time. But it is not simple or even possible to tell which treatment of acne will prevent scars successfully.

The only (almost) foolproof method to prevent acne from leaving scars is to treat them early, before the case worsens. The treatment should be continued for as long as it seems essential. If the treatment can moderate the inflammation, the chances of scars is also reduced. Whatever said and done, any person with acne and scars prone skin type must visit the dermatologist early for better and more effective treatment.

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When it comes to acne, we deal with excess. Excess of skin types, reasons for occurrence of acne, forms of acne, treatment options available, age of the sufferer and their lifestyle. With so many factors co-existing, it is always recommended to go to a specialist to deal with acne. A skin specialist is called a dermatologist, originating from dermis, meaning skin. Since a dermatologist specializes in the field, he has a better sense of your situation. He can juxtapose all the above mentioned factors and suggest the best possible treatment. All the above information, if provided to him accurately, he can give individualized treatment options to different patients that will treat the existing acne and also prevent future lesions from forming.

For personalized treatment, a dermatologist gives various options, combining many drugs to be used at once. It is possible that he gives two medicines, one to be used in the morning and the other to be used at night. But when it comes to combining medicines, it should not be experimented by oneself lest it may lead to disastrous side effects. While treatment is on, one should resist the temptation of using fancy anti acne stuff available in the market. An early treatment is always recommended.

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