Some cosmetics irritate the skin and can cause acne by plugging up your
pores on your face. The cosmetics chemicals that can cause you the most
skin and pore irritation and inflammation are: mineral oil, lanolin,
parabens, propylene, and glycol Look at the label of the cosmetics you
use. You will find that many cosmetics, soaps, and sunscreens contain
these chemicals. Find a water base make up, not an oil base. Find one
that does not irritate your face and use it sparingly.
Most cases of light to moderate acne can be treated by over the counter
medications. There are many to choose from. Some acne suffers find that
benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid works well, and benzoyl peroxide is
known to readily kill the acne bacteria. Benzoyl peroxide can be found
in cleansers and in spot treatments. Benzoyl peroxide is very drying
and can make your face look even more irritated, especially when you
first start washing with it. Many acne suffers use a moisturizer on
their face after washing. There are many moisturizers available that
are specifically designed to help with acne such as Cetaphil, Eucerin,
and Neutrogena.
In most cases, chemical peel treatments are used to remove lines under
the eyes and around the mouth, as well as, sun-damaged skin, mild
scarring, age spots and other skin problems. Acne treatments may
include this method in which the dermatologist applies a certain
chemical substance to the skin. The targeted spot blisters and can be
peeled off. This method of acne care treatment is effective mostly for
removing scars, especially in the facial area. The treatment is
accompanies by some heat and stinging sensation, a fact that most
patients found acceptable given the efficiency of the acne treatment.
There are closed and open pimples: a closed pimple is a closed pore
with a tiny plug. An open pimple, also known as a blackhead, is also a
closed pore with a larger follicular plug. Blackheads are not dirty.
The dark color is due to increased skin pigment and the sebum
contacting the oxygen present in the air.
Data from clinical trials on blue light therapy has revealed that is a
promising acne treatment. Patients involved in the studies have
received the blue light acne treatment in several sessions, each
lasting about 15 minutes. Many of them, but not all, have registered
significant improvement after the treatment, with approximately 55%
clearance. Side effects were only mild and included short-term pigment
changes, dryness and swelling of the treated area.
It is interesting to note though that young men who are more likely to
have severe acne, don't consult dermatologists as much as young women
do. But then again, young women are more likely to have irregular acne
due to hormonal changes during menstrual cycle or due to the cosmetic
products they use. This kind of acne may afflict women even into
adulthood.
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