| Acne care generally focuses
on the removal of elements that cause
acne - excess oil or any material on the skin’s
surface that can clog the skin's pores. Acne care normally
consists of regular cleansing.
Some acne cleansers act as an astringent - they remove
excess oil, heal skin inflammation and sometimes contract
the tissues, decreasing the secretion of oils. Acne
products that are astringents also facilitate the
removal of unwanted substances from the skin’s
pores. Women with acne
should use acne cleanser treatments every night to remove
their make-up. Men who work in highly polluted areas
should also use an astringent after returning home from
work.
What acne care products or substances are astringents?
You may be surprised to find that some astringents can
be found around the house and can been used in an acne
skin care regimen. When applied to the skin, apple cider
vinegar acts as an astringent. Egg whites also clean
the skin of unwanted chemicals and debris.
Not every acne cleanser is found in the drugstore or
hygiene aisles. Some selected natural
acne treatments can also be used as an acne cleanser.
For example, an acne sufferer might get rid of his or
her acne by applying a mixture of green beans and chamomile
flowers to his or her skin.
Although astringents are great for cleansing the skin
and treating
acne, most astringents leave the skin feeling rough
and dry. Other natural
acne treatments and substances, such as Aloe, can
be used after an astringent to help make the skin feel
smooth and cool. Aloe can also cover-up the unpleasant
smell left by some cleansing treatments. Raw garlic,
another natural product used as an acne
home remedy, will obviously leave an odour on the
skin. Aloe can help get rid of the odour and help make
the skin feel smooth.
Still, no amount of cleansing can promise complete acne
care. Clogged skin pores often serve as an inviting
environment for bacteria. Therefore, removal of those
bacteria should be included in any planned acne skin
care treatment.
As with infections, removal of bacteria from skin’s
pores requires the use of antibiotics. Antibiotics hamper
the growth and/or reproduction process of unwanted bacteria.
There are many types of antibiotics, but not all antibiotics
have the ability to hinder the growth of the bacteria
that cause acne.
When someone with acne asks his or her physician for
an antibiotic to fight the bacteria in his or her clogged
skin pores, the physician usually recommends an acne
cleanser that contains isotretinoin. Antibiotics with
isotretinoin block a critical step in the biochemical
pathways of acne-causing bacteria, thereby killing the
bacteria and reducing acne. With regular cleansing and
removal of skin pore bacteria as an acne
solution, anyone can transform their acne into smooth,
healthy looking skin.
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