By: Garry Booton
Submitted: 2010-09-03 04:42:21 | Word Count: 412
Acne is a problem faced primarily by teenagers across the world. However, it is not uncommon to find acne in individuals aged between twenty to forty years. As we all know Acne is a skin problem characterized by blackheads, whiteheads, pimples, and lumps. It generally occurs on the face, neck, upper arms, and shoulders.
Bacteria, excessive oil, dirt, make-up, and sweat are some of the factors that can cause acne. Therefore, acne skin care must be targeted at keeping the skin clean and reducing its oiliness. Individuals with acne should wash their faces with warm water and soap or face wash that is specially manufactured for acne-prone skin.
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Products containing tea tree oil are supposed to be beneficial. While application of a sunscreen with SPF of 15 or higher is essential while going out during the day, night cream should be avoided. Astringent can be used to cleanse and tone the skin, followed by the application of a mild, water-based moisturizer.
Pimples should not be touched frequently or squeezed, as this often aggravates the problem and can cause scarring. Tomato, mint, or cucumber juice can be applied on the face and the neck. These can help to provide a blemish-free complexion. In addition, a weekly face mask made of almond powder, milk, and rosewater can prevent pimples and lead to glowing skin.
Oil-based make up should not be used on acne-prone skin. Although there are a variety of concealers available on the market to hide skin blemishes, they offer only a temporary solution. In fact, some concealers add to acne problems.
As well as following a skin care regime based on suitable products, your diet also needs to be controlled to help prevent or cure acne. This is because acne also results from digestive disorders. Intake of fried food, sweets, tea, coffee, soft drinks, and alcohol should be cut down. Instead, fresh lime, tomato, or carrot juice can be taken in-between meals. These will help to cleanse and hydrate the body internally, and only a healthy body can possess flawless, glowing skin.
These may seem like simple and easy to follow tips but they will have a real positive affect on clearing up your acne.
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