So What is Acne?
Acne describes whiteheads, blackheads, and pimples. (You may also recognize slang terms like zits). Most teenagers get the type of acne called acne vulgaris, which can show up on the face, neck, shoulders, back, and chest. Sometimes if a skin pore gets clogged beneath the skin with excess oil and bacteria, the dreaded acne raises its head.
Whiteheads occur when a skin pore gets clogged, closes, and then bulges out. If a pore gets clogged but stays open, the top may darken and then you get a blackhead. Pimples are caused when dead skin and bacteria work their way under your skin. This leads to a small infection that makes your skin look red.
Causes of Acne
Even though everyone is different, acne is usually caused by the buildup of oil and dead skin in a skin pore. This build up of oil and dead skin occurs because of:
Natural hormones - particularly active in your teens.
Plugged skin. Skin cells can close the oil glands or pores, creating blackheads or whiteheads, (as mentioned above).
Bacteria. Bacteria can easily infect oil glands and pores and grow very fast.
Family background. If you have acne, your kids are more likely to have it as well.
How To Reduce Your Acne Problem
Do NOT squeeze, pick, scratch, or rub your skin because it makes the problem worse, and it may even cause scarring.
Regularly shampoo your hair, and try to keep it off your face if possible - especially at night.
Keep a diary to verify if you are one of the few people whose acne gets worse if they eat certain food.
Exercise regularly to get the old blood flowing, and make sure you get a wash as soon after as possible.
Avoid touching your face unnecessarily.
Try to minimize your stress levels as much as possible.
Avoid getting sunburned.
Change your wash cloth every day because bacteria grow on damp cloth.
Wash your face twice daily with a gentle soap like Dove or Simple.
Always rinse really well with plenty of water.
Only wear makeup on special occasions, and then be sure to remove it completely.
Natural Remedies and home made
This is recipe is good in removing excess oil in the face and to prevent the growth of pimples and acne.
Materials:
1/3 cup cocoa
3 tsp of heavy cream
1/3 cup of ripe papaya
¼ cup honey
3 tsp of oatmeal powder
Procedure:
Mix cocoa and heavy cream in a container. Add the ripe papaya and continue stirring with honey. Mix them thoroughly and add the oatmeal powder. Continue Stirring until it will turn into thick creamy paste. Apply on the face and wait for 10 minutes. Rinse face with lukewarm water. It is safe to do this everyday or use this alternately.
2006-07-25 16:00:36
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answered by á?¦ Magic á?¦ 4
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yeah, the neutrogena one works, but the Clean and clear one works just as well, but is like two or three dollars cheaper. go to wal mart.
2006-07-22 02:23:22
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answered by crysta_leal17 1
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TRY ACNE MARK FADiNG PEEL FROM NEUTROGENA. i USE iT..N iT WORKS PRETTY GOOD. MOST OF MY SCARS & ZITS ARE GONE..N LiGHTER. U SHULD TRY iT. GOOD LUCK!!
2006-07-22 01:36:16
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answered by Mel 1
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