Title: 
Treating Acne

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389

Summary:
Acne is an inflammation of the skin in which the pores become blocked and display themselves as inflammation of things like the blackheads, whiteheads and pimples. The skin is the largest organ on the body and helps to eliminate waste. The skin reflects how healthy you are, thus it is important to maintain a proper diet. The natural oil clogs the pores of the skin, causing acne. It is mainly seen to occur on the onset of puberty and during pregnancy. There are many home prepa...


Keywords:
acne therapy,acne and pimples,acne cures


Article Body:
Acne is an inflammation of the skin in which the pores become blocked and display themselves as inflammation of things like the blackheads, whiteheads and pimples. The skin is the largest organ on the body and helps to eliminate waste. The skin reflects how healthy you are, thus it is important to maintain a proper diet. The natural oil clogs the pores of the skin, causing acne. It is mainly seen to occur on the onset of puberty and during pregnancy. There are many home prepared foods that act as a natural remedy for acne. Drinking naturally sweetened juices and lots of water helps to reduce acne.

There are various ways of reducing the occurrence of acne. Make up should not be done. Wash your face with mild soap and water to remove the plugs on the skin pore, which is a combination of dead skin cells, bacteria and hardened sebum. Dirt increases the infection by interacting with skin debris and extra oil in the skin. Use topical cleansing pads containing salicylic acid, sulfur and benzoyl peroxide to remove excess oil. You can even try washing your face with the hottest water you can withstand. Minimize the se of harsh cleansers and try to use acne skin care items that exfoliate mildly. Avoid scrubbing the affected area vigorously. Do not touch your face with dirty hands. Hen the weather is hot and you are perspiring, tie up your hair to keep it away from falling on your face.

Pimples should not be pinched, squeezed or picked. This causes it to become red and inflamed and spreads bacteria. Apply ice packs to the pimple for 2 minutes after every 30 minutes. It helps to reduce the pain and swelling. If needed to wear makeup, wear oil-free makeup. Cleanse your skin with an acne-fighting medicine to remove oil, dirt and makeup. A dab of toothpaste on the affected area before going to bed can soothe irritation and redness. Pressing a wet tea bag or a cotton ball, with a dab of lemon juice against the blemish for five minutes helps to reduce swelling and redness.

Clearing your face of acne does not always help as it sometimes leaves a scar behind. There are various acne scar removal techniques involving natural and chemical products. It is best to seek professional advice for curing acne.