| A person who has acne is
usually always receiving tips from other people. He or
she may hear of miracle remedies for acne that worked
for the person who is giving the advice. Tips alone, however,
do not provide all the information needed before trying
a product or treatment.
Some acne remedies or acne home remedies contain mild,
natural products; others contain very potent substances.
A person who is quick to hand out acne tips does not
always offer all of the information about the potency
and side effects of a recomended remedy. A person with
sensitive skin may inadvertently try too harsh a product,
thus damaging his or her skin.
A person seeking to purchase acne remedies in medication
format should first take a look at the label. By examining
the label, one can discover which ingredients are found
in the product and at what quantity. A person with sensitive
skin should try to purchase an acne remedy that has
a only a small amount of any potent, acne-fighting chemicals.
A person who has both sensitive skin and problem
acne might want to try one of the acne remedies
that can be put-together at home. One does not need
to be a chemist to make a simple remedy for acne. Take,
for example, a wash solution that requires only salt
and warm water. The application of this salt water solution
helps to clean the face.
Another easy-to-prepare wash solution contains lemon
juice and rose water. By mixing equal parts of both
liquids, a person with acne can create a great natural
wash. The acid in the lemon juice kills any bacteria
on the face. Any product that contains a weak acid can
be used as a natural acne remedy.
Not every product with a weak acid is a liquid. Strawberry
leaves contain a weak acid. If wet strawberry leaves
are applied to the face, the acid in the leaves will
kill bacteria in and on the face.
While most tips about acne remedies focus on products
that go on the surface of skin (topical), there are
remedies and medicines that can clean the deep regions
of the skin. By putting a few teaspoons of cider vinegar
in water, one can create a deep cleaning remedy for
acne vulgaris. This remedy is not applied to the skin
however, it is ingested 2 to 3 times a day.
Some acne remedies contain an antibiotic. Antibiotics
kill the bacteria in and on the face. Medicines with
an antibiotic usually require a prescription. If a doctor
gives a patient a prescription, he or she will also
inform the patien about any possible side effects.
Some antibiotics have side effects that make them unsafe
for young children and women who are pregnant. People
with mild acne cases, such as blackheads,
should seek less drastic measures before using antibiotics.
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