Acne Solutions: Factors to Keep in Mind When Treating Acne

If an immediate acne solution existed, we would all be acne free. Unfortunately, for the majority of acne sufferers, there is not a/or one simple solution.

Many develop successful acne routines to control the severity and frequency of acne flare-ups but usually after experimenting first with the myriad cleansers, astringents, prescriptions, creams, and even cosmetic procedures available. These routines also include more than just products but changes to how we live our daily lives.

For example, how does an adult man achieve that close shave that he needs everyday for his professional job? He probably has tried out natural treatments and products especially made for sensitive skin so as to not further irritate shaved skin. Furthermore, he probably invested in an electric shaver and safety razors, to see which would yield the best results without aggravating acne lesions. He might have learned the hard way that he must have a softened beard first before taking the razor to the skin.

A woman with acne considers different things. She purchases make-up to hide zits. However, she must learn to read ingredients carefully before purchasing a new brand. She learns that 'non-comedogenic' means the product will not clog pores. She will also have to ingrain make-up removal into her late night routine. A simple cleansing of the face might not remove make-up 100%. Regardless, sleeping with any type of make-up on will cause the growth of acne and result in facial breakouts. Furthermore, she might have long hair that must be tied back from the face to avoid transporting pore-clogging sebum and other hair products to other parts of the face.

Teens will have even more different worries. During puberty, hormones are extremely active, causing growth of all forms. Unfortunately, this hormone imbalance leads to the production of excess sebum, a main player in acne. So much sebum can be produced that it has no where to go and damages the sensitive cells lining the canals. This injury to the cells lining this canal to the surface of the skin cause inflammation and become backed up with sebum, creating a perfect environment for bacteria growth. So a truly effective acne treatment for teenage acne should involve hormonal therapy in order to decrease the amount of sebum being produced. The products you would find over the counter only remove sebum found superficially on the skin.

Finding the Right Acne System and Acne Treatment Cream

Finding the right regimen and acne treatment cream can be difficult and overwhelming. While trying out the various options, keep in mind that the product is:

* Strong Enough

Sadly, most over the counter products won't help in cases of moderate to severe acne (hence, why it is available over the counter). On the other hand, prescription meds can be too strong and have some unwanted side effects, pushing many to look for products containing biological ingredients. Claims for some spectacular new ingredient without side effects might be true for some, however, might not work for you. Always do some background research on 'miracle' ingredients to see if there is some medical proof for purchasing a product with said ingredient.

* Safe Enough

Sure, you could go for the strongest solution out there, but dealing with the detrimental side effects aren't worth the trouble. Some can cause sensitivity to the sun (which is the leading cause of premature aging), damage to the actual structures within the skin, liver damage and even birth defects.

*Gentle Enough

The last factor to keep in mind is that the treatment be gentle enough. A typical acne treatment, in combating sebum, will dry your skin; many can also cause an allergic reaction. Generally, biological ingredients are best for sensitive skin to avoid your face turning an unsightly red. As a general rule, try to skip products with a really high percentage of an ingredient. For example, products with benzoyl peroxide as the main acne-fighting ingredient should be between 1.5 to 3%.

Good luck and happy testing.

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