There are a number of vitamins and minerals that can be used to improve
the look and condition of your skin. The mineral zinc, and vitamins A,
C, and E, and B-complex vitamins like vitamin B6 are often used to
support acne treatment, as these vitamins are very important for the
health of your skin. Eating foods that are rich in sulphur may also be
helpful as sulphur helps to cure acne. Garlic and onions both contain a
good supply of sulphur. Your health care provider may also recommend
that you avoid eating sugar, fried foods, or foods that have a high fat
content. Also eliminate any sugar based carbonated beverages.
Always remember that all acne products bought over the counter contain
chemicals and can have disastrous results if used on the wrong skin
types. Before embarking upon any treatment using these products it is
important to read the label carefully and understand the risks
involved. Your complexion is very delicate and any harmful results from
inappropriate medications will decidedly show up. Certainly facial
scarring is something to be avoided at all costs.
The acne can also be treated externally by using erythromycin or
benzoyl peroxide. While this reduces the bacteria causing the problem,
it is really treating the symptoms rather than the cause. That is, the
oil secretion and abnormal cell behaviour that blocks the follicle in
the first place. So unfortunately, the acne will usually reappear
within some weeks of the treatment being stopped.
Proper skin care may not guarantee a flawless complexion. But a good
skin care regimen may aid in warding off bacteria that worsen adult
acne. If you love scrubbing for its squeaky-clean feel, think twice. It
can render more damage to your already-blemished skin.
Acne patients will benefit from toners that contain salicylic acid or
alpha hydroxy acid. However, when starting a retinoid treatment,
temporarily discontinue using a toner or astringent since the
combination may make the retinoid more irritating. Acne patients must
also limit or abstain from excessively rough cleansing and washing.
Julie Harper, M.D., who directs a clinic to treat acne at the
University of Alabama at Birmingham laments, "Teenagers think they have
acne because they do not wash enough, but usually they are washing too
often with harsh scrubs that make their symptoms worse."
In many of your natural skincare product you will find properties
included such as Cinnamon, Neem, Tea Tree oil, and Echinacea. These
items are known to have natural forms of antibacterial and
antimicrobial properties. Unlike many of the herbs and spices, many of
them may not have proven effects other than the Tea Tree plant. It has
been proven to be effective against bacteria that cause blemishes, and
usually the concentration level should be around 5 - 10% to show
results. However, most skin care products only offer less than 1%,
which is considered ineffective.
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