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Best Acne Skin Care Solutions For You

Posted on July 20, 2010
Filed Under Acne Skin Care

During my career as a registered nurse, I learned a lot over the years about acne, acne scars, and acne treatments. Almost 100% of people between the ages of twelve and seventeen have at least occasional breakouts of whiteheads, blackheads or a pimple, now and then. Natural treatment methods are always a better choice for acne due to less exposure to drugs and chemical-laden acne products.

For most people, acne goes away by age 30, but people in their forties and fifties still get acne. Baby acne is a rash seen on the cheeks, chin, and forehead of infants. Acne is most common in teenagers and young adults. There are several different types of acne. Nearly 80 percent of people from ages 11 to 30 years have acne, most often on the face, chest and back.

Acne, zits, pimples, blackheads, whiteheads and many other skin disorders are usually, but not always, the result of a bad diet. I think the cause of acne is related to our Standard American Diet (SAD) and that would also influence all our hormones.

The liver sluffs off toxins from bad foods, drinks, drugs and chemicals and sends them through your skin resulting in skin eruptions, acne, pimples and other skin disorders. Scientists are looking at ways to prevent plugs and ways to stop testosterone from causing acne, if it truly does.

One helpful remedy seems to be to use ice to reduce the swelling caused by inflamed pimples: rub it over the blemishes for 2-3 minutes. If you’re going to buy acne products, it’s much more worth your while to buy acne-treating products that work against current pimples and that also fight against the occurrence of new ones. Coconut is one of the best treatments I’ve found for acne.

Skin care acne treatment is one of the most misunderstood topics there is when it comes to acne skin care. Treatment with raw apple cider vinegar will work better on your skin if it isn’t already noticeably irritated from acne medicines, acne products or other failed treatment.

Coconut oil is very inexpensive, therefore, a good, cheap home remedy. Never underestimate the healing, restorative power of a good night’s sleep.

Acne scars result from increased tissue formation, response to the inflammation of acne and loss of tissue. Whether acne scarring is deep or superficial, extensive or scattered, the end result can be less than desirable and even disturbing. The type and depth of acne scars influences the choice of treatment.

People with skin disorders such as acne, rosacea, and psoriasis often suffer from constipation. When you change your diet, your lesions should be getting better within 30 days. Some alternative doctors recommend eating raw cloves of garlic daily for acne.

Fatty acids are particularly important to people with dry skin. Consider taking cod liver oil or fish oil supplements every day. Use flaxseed oil or walnut oil in your salad.

Many skin conditions can be converted into healthy skin using natural home remedies. The skin is subject to constant attack from without, so can be affected by numerous conditions, diseases and ailments.

With cheap, safe, simple, natural, effective, alternative home treatments for acne and pimples, your skin should be well on its way to recovery. Analyze all the acne treatments available and make the best decision for you, based on your circumstances. Pick 2-3 home remedies or natural treatments and try them out on your skin carefully.

Helen Hecker
http://www.articlesbase.com/non-fiction-articles/best-acne-skin-care-solutions-for-you-111188.html

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17 Responses to “Best Acne Skin Care Solutions For You”

  1. ~gigi~ on July 20th, 2010 2:04 pm

    What is the best skin care solution to get rid of acne on your forehead?
    I only have acne on the forhead of my face really close, or ON the hairline of my scalp. But I just can’t get rid of it! Mabe its because the oils of my hair rub off on it and thats why it doesn’t work! But I want to get rid of it! I use proactive but that doesn’t get rid of it either!
    Please Help!
    P.S.Someone told me to use egg yolk or something because the sulfa in it gets pores clean but does it really work?
    What does?

  2. theunstoppable23@yahoo.com on July 20th, 2010 7:06 pm

    for ur fivehead? um… maybe surgery
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  3. MJ on July 20th, 2010 7:08 pm

    I use Proactive with Differin (a presciption). Try switching shampoos.
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  4. i <<<3 music on July 20th, 2010 7:10 pm

    my friend had sort of the same thing, but it was all over her scalp. i would suggest seeing a dermatologist. it may be an easy fix
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  5. Deanna R on July 20th, 2010 7:12 pm

    clearasil it works for me
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  6. Jazmin K on July 20th, 2010 7:14 pm

    I have acne on my forehead too. I just found this new solution on the internet, you take nutmeg and milk and grind them together. You leave it on for 1-2 hours. This really works!! You can also make a face mask out of honey and cinnamen and put that on before bed for two weeks. Trust me this stuff works. Hope this helps!!
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  7. Hi on July 20th, 2010 7:16 pm

    Thats the only place I get acne really bad too. But I use the product called Acne Free, it works really well I havent had a breakout with in two years of using it. You can get it at any drug store or walmart if you have one in your area. And it like 15-18 dollars. good luck
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    ps. what ever you use in your hair does have an effect on your skin if you wear your hair in your face

  8. Latisha T on July 20th, 2010 7:18 pm

    its called shower
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  9. christy j on July 20th, 2010 7:20 pm

    My cousin went to the Dermetologist and they gave him a pill. But he had acne really bad, and all over his face. But now, his face is as clear and smooth as a baby’s bottom. I mean its amazing. You might should check that out…..
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  10. belcherburger on July 20th, 2010 7:22 pm

    dont aggrevate it by washing it too much or too many chemicals
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  11. hottiewithwings on July 20th, 2010 7:24 pm

    Try Retin-A. It’s a cream that you can get prescribed by your doctor. It speeds up cell turnover so the dead skin cells don’t have as much time to clog your pores.
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  12. Bachelor on July 20th, 2010 7:26 pm

    My guess is that you have bangs and they are causing irritation. Be sure you shampoo frequently and try to avoid hair spray in that area. Also, touching your hair or forehead with your hands. Your hands can cause a breakout of facial blemishes more than any other source. Along with your use of Proactive, you should see an improvement.
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  13. MiaMia on July 20th, 2010 7:28 pm

    Try this for acne:

    Accutane-an antibiotic and Ziana- a new acne gel. See your dermotologist. Also wash face with cool or cold water, never hot. And never use scrubs or toners, they aggravate acne. Use a mild cleanser and mositurizer like Cetaphil.
    If you want to try an acne system, try Patricia Wexler MD acne line at Bath & Body. Its costs $50.00 for the starter kit, but you can return it if you dont like it. I love her products.

    Best Wishes
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  14. mashlea22 on July 20th, 2010 7:30 pm

    As weird as this sounds… Honey. Cover the blemishes with a dab of honey and place a band-aid over it. Honey kills the bacteria and keeps the skin sterile and speeds healing. It works overnight.
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  15. marthakoch k on July 20th, 2010 7:32 pm

    keep using proactive but make sure u use some type of moisturiser or it will make your skin get all dry and possibly even peeling DONT PICK AT YOUR ZITS!!!!! it will only make it look worse
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  16. Joe Capo on July 20th, 2010 7:34 pm

    Wash your hair better, tie hair back at night, change pillow case everynight! Drink more water, take Omega 3′s…Thats step-1

    Step-2 Neutragena or Sulfur Based Soaps-NO PEROXIDE based treatments…hrrr hmmm Proactive is a no no!

    Step-3 IDK, i do step 1, but now I use home remedies, Honey is good, someone mentioned above, it has anti-bacterial properties and cinnamon dries pimples out. I use, Cinnamon with warm milk into a liquid paste and put on my face for like 15-30 min twice a day, my face is looking real good now

    ALSO Exfoliation, get rid of those dead layers of skin!
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    :) Its funny a young man knows some things, but hey aggrivation leads to research and finding what works for you and what doesn’t

  17. lill on July 20th, 2010 7:36 pm

    bio oil, it doesn’t get rid of it but it really helps.
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