6 Recommendations To Help You Stop Acne

If you have acne problems you know how difficult it is to
control. It is embarrassing and upsetting to have acne that
won't seem to go away. You may wash your face and use the
latest acne treatments, but it all seems to no avail.

Quite often, over the counter treatments work well, but
there are some instances when you need a little extra help.

You will find these tips particularly helpful if you have
stubborn acne that you can not seem to get rid of,
particularly cystic lesions.

When you combine these recommendations with a proper healthy
diet you should see clearer skin.

1. Avoid medications and cosmetics that contain bromides and
iodides.

Both of these can be extremely irritating and are very
likely to compound your acne problems. Ideally, you should
try to get cosmetics that are natural and gentle to the
skin.

However, any cosmetic that is labeled as hypoallergenic
should be scrutinized. Currently, there are no FDA laws
regulating cosmetics that carry this label.

Basically, any manufacturer who feels that their products
do not cause irritation or allergic reactions can label it
as hypoallergenic.

2. Avoid exposure to oils and greases.

This means that you should avoid oily and greasy foods, but
you should also avoid being in an environment where the air
may be oily and greasy. You may encounter such an
environment if you work at a fast food restaurant.

If you do work in a place where you are exposed to greasy or
oily air, you should cleanse you face regularly.

Drinking water instead of sodas also helps keep your skin
healthy and acne free.

3. Avoid using greasy creams or cosmetics.

Use creams and cosmetics that are water based. These are
better for your skin. The new mineral makeup is even better
for you skin.

It is all natural and does not have an oily base like some
creams and liquid foundations do.

You should also check your moisturizer. Make sure that it is
water based and does not contain oils.

4. Cleanse your face thoroughly each day with a soap that
contains sulfur.

You can also use a suitable alternative such as calendula
soap. This should be done if regular acne cleansers are not
doing the trick. If you have severe acne, these types of
soaps have a very high success rate.

5. Extract blackheads every two or three days and see a
physician to have cystic lesions incised and drained every
two weeks.

You can purchase blackhead extractors at a drug store or
through your dermatologist. Do not ever mash blackheads with
your fingers.

This can cause scarring and damage to the pore or follicle.

6. Use a topical treatment with tea tree oil daily.

Research has shown that tea tree oil produces the same
results as benzoyl peroxide, but has fewer side effects.

After you cleanse your face, apply the tea tree oil to the
affected areas. Tea tree oil is a powerful antiseptic and it
will kill the bacteria that is causing your acne.

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