11 July 2008 495 views 2 Comments Print This Post  Email This Post

Acne is the most common skin problem of many people. And those who are suffering from it are using different kinds of method that they believe can help them solve their problem.

Before treating acne, we should know first its cause and why do you keep having them.

Acne is caused by oily skin. And oily skin is caused by a lot of different things. Mostly, it is in the genes. If you have many toxins in the blood, they can also cause acne. Stress can also cause acne. People who have oily skin should lessen eating oily foods, and should have regular and balance diet. This will lessen your toxins being released by your body which can mix up with the oil on your skin and then may cause acne breakouts.

A natural method like washing your face two-three times a day is one of the best treatments you can use. It includes removing make-up or anything that was applied on your face. Also, don’t forget to wash you face before going to sleep, even how tired you are. Drink lots of water. It helps you clean your inner body as it washes away toxins and refreshes your body as well.

Try to have enough sleep every day. At least, 8 hours of sleep each day is recommended. It gives enough time for your body to relax and as well as to boost your blood’s circulation. And always eat healthy foods like vegetable and fruits that are rich in vitamins A, E, C, and zinc to name a few. Tomatoes and lemons have natural astringent that can help your face achieve acne free skin.

Another proven effective method against acne is the technology we have nowadays. Your doctor will prescribe a medication and may recommend a dermatologist, who knows much more about acne. Dermatologist uses an acne removal machine, but, I don’t recommend this to anyone, because, it will make your pores bigger after treated.

The most common methods that people prefer to use are products like facial wash, astringents, facial cleanser and cream. Companies selling these kinds of product will advertise and will make you buy their product and promise you to have smooth skin in just a couple of weeks or less.

These products may be effective, depending on how your skin’s adaptation on the product, but only gives you a temporary treatment. Some skins are very sensitive, and using those products may cause a big damage on your face.

Pimples are not permanent. Your everyday lifestyle, the foods you take and eat, and how you take care of your skin affects pimple breakouts. Using acne products may be effective and some may not give you the desired results. And most of them are surely expensive. Not all people can afford it. So, I’ll be recommending for you to use the natural method of curing acne, safer and cheaper.

But, it is all up to you. Make sure that whatever method you are going to choose will be effective on your skin type. You can ask your doctor or any skin experts about it. So you won’t regret it later.

Julia Elorriaga - LastSkinCare.com