Acne Remedies and Tips
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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