Tuesday, January 6, 2009

Get Rid Of Your Acne Problem For Good

By Lucy Collins

Getting rid of your acne may not be as difficult as you might think!

Acne is just one of those simple annoyances that we have to deal with throughout our lives. Fortunately getting rid of acne is not as touch as everyone makes it out to be, you just have to find the right way to treat your acne, and then how to prevent it from ever coming back!

The first major mistake which 99% of sufferers make, is that they immediately start touching as soon as they see a pimple. This should be avoided at all costs because the dirt, germs and bacteria on your hands are guaranteed to make the problem worse. At best, continually touching a pimple will simply cause that one pimple to spread so whatever you do, leave it alone.

As I've mentioned already, do not attempt to squeeze a pimple because if you pop it, the germs within the pimple together with dirt on your hands, will result is a chain reaction and before you know it, you'll be dealing with a whole bunch of new pimples.

Your first line of defense against acne is for you to wash your face regularly with a mild soap or even dedicated acne treatment soap. While you may be hesitant to believe it, simply washing your face two or three times a day may well be the only treatment you need to remain acne free. It is essential however that you avoid overly harsh types of soap, remembering that a mild soap, capable of cleansing your pores, is all that is required.

If you are looking for something over-the-counter that you can use to clear up your skin, try using Benzoyl Peroxide. With Benzoyl Peroxide, you will apply it once or twice everyday, and basically watch your skin clear up. The Benzoyl Peroxide actually works to break up all of the dead skin cells in order to clear out dirt, and open your pores! You can usually find Benzoyl Peroxide within a lotion and you can apply this lotion directly to your face at least once every day!

Avoid oily type products that you would normally apply to your face such as makeup. Certain makeup contains a lot of oil and can clog of your pores and cause some serious outbreaks. Try looking for oil free makeup at the store, and using that from now it, it could be the best decision you ever make!

Pay attention to what you eat. If you are consuming a lot of greasy or fattening foods you might have just found the reason to your bad skin. Eat a fit diet, and get rid of all that junk. Not only will you feel better about your skin, you will feel better about yourself as a person and the way you treat your body!

As with all treatments, some work for you and some don't. However, if you follow the advice I have mentioned in this article, you will without doubt, notice an improvement and in most cases, a total cure. To sum it all up, leave those pimples alone, keep your face clean and cut back as much as possible of all that junk food. - 16650

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