3 Easy Steps - Being Proactive, Acne Improves. Simple!

By : Ray Baker

This article covers the 3 easy steps you should take to clear your skin of acne. You might read elsewhere about a 'miracle cure' for acne, a 'magic acne cream' that will work instantly, or a 'new breakthrough' that will keep your skin clear forever, but ultimately the success of any treatment you use, will entirely depend on how motivated you are to apply the medication every day over a long period of time. Being Proactive, Acne Improves. Simple! The title of this article says '3 easy steps', and the steps ARE easy, but staying with these 3 steps for the long-term is not easy, and this is where most folks fail in their attempt to beat their acne. My own son is a prime example of this - he is lucky in that his acne is quite mild, but it does have a huge effect on his confidence and his self-esteem, and that has a major effect on his life. When he has spots, he follows this regimen diligently for as long as it takes for his face to clear, but no matter how much I remind and encourage him to carry on treating, the frequency of his treatment drops off and eventually stops which means his acne returns - it's a vicious cycle. If you recognize yourself in the above paragraph, don't feel too bad about it - welcome to the club! Being Proactive, Acne Improves. Simple! I do not want to give anyone false hope here, but if you follow the 3 steps (and stick with them), almost all of you will be able to clear your acne. OK, the 3 steps are: 1. Cleanse 2. Medicate 3. Moisturize Were you expecting something more complicated? It's not rocket science I know, but it does work. In fact it does get a little more complicated than that, because I should have added a word after each of those steps that word is 'properly', but I will cover what properly is means in this context a little later, and you will need to continue with your treatment after your acne is clear. Cleansing Your Skin 'Properly'. 1. Golden Rule - when you wash the areas affected by acne you want to avoid anything that will irritate your skin - so always be very gentle. 2. Splash your face, neck, chest, and all the areas that are affected by acne with warm water. 3. Use a cleansing wash if you wish to gently wash the affected areas, use your hands only and don't spend too long doing this, you don't want to irritate your skin. 4. Rinse with warm water and pat your face dry very gently, do not rub your face, remember you do not want to cause any added irritation. 5. Leave your skin for about 5 minutes until it is completely dry before you apply your medication. Medicate Your Skin 'Properly'. 1. Ensure that your hands are completely clean and dry. 2. Take the manufacturers recommended amount of medication onto one finger and use a finger from your other hand and gently apply the medication to the affected areas. 3. Then, work the medication using a circular motion with the finger into the skin until it is almost all absorbed - do this without applying any pressure. 4. Allow the medication to dry for about 5 minutes or so. Moisturize Your Skin Properly. 1. Ensure that your hands are completely clean and dry. 2. Use the ends of your fingertips to gently pat the moisturizer onto your face. 3. Using the same technique as you did with the medication, work the moisturizer into the skin very gently. 4. Remember, when you are moisturizing, the same golden rule applies; avoid irritating the skin by rubbing. Being Proactive, Acne Improves. Simple! This 3 step regimen will work with any medication you are using (providing it is the right medication for your skin), but only if you follow it to the letter AND stick to it twice every day. Almost every person I have met who has failed on this regimen has failed because they were not able to keep it up long-term. It is a chore, there is no point denying that, but if you are proactive and motivated enough you will see fantastic results. How Long Before You See Results? For most people 4 - 8 weeks will see their skin improve dramatically, others though will need a little more time, some will see results within a couple of weeks. But when you do see a significant improvement, please, please, please carry on, even if it is only once a day, because this will play a major part in preventing your acne returning.
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Natural Ways To Cure Adult Acne

By : Jennifer King
Acne is a skin condition that usually affects teenagers due to the hormonal changes that accompany puberty. For a small percentage of people their acne continues into adulthood, and can continue into their thirties, and in some cases into their forties. Oily skin is the biggest cause of acne as it gets trapped in the skin's pores. Bacteria then causes an inflammation of the skin which is commonly known as a spot or pimple. Treating adult acne is slightly different to treating a teenage spot problem due to the different hormonal changes in the body, and also the environmental causes of the problem. It's not just a case of washing twice a day with a medicated soap. When you're an adult skin care takes a bit more time and focus. If you suffer with sensitive skin then the environment you're living in could be playing havoc with your skin. Smog and smoke can be a continual bombardment of pollutants that can cause your skin to produce more oil or not enough oil, and these pollutants can cause pores to become easily blocked. A diet high in oily or greasy food can also cause your skin to become oily as well. If you suffer from adult acne then these foods are best avoided. Replacing your diet with foods that are healthy and high in nutrition will have a dramatic impact in the way your skin looks and feels. Like the rest of your body your skin relies on nutrition to run at it's optimal best. A diet high in fresh fruit and vegetables will provide your body with essential vitamins and minerals. These foods are high in fibre so your intestines will move at a faster rate. Food that stay in your intestines too long will ferment, and then toxins will be absorbed into your body, and this will be reflected in the way your skin looks. Keeping your body hydrated is important as well. A dehydrated body will cause your skin to become dehydrated, and this can cause spots and pimples to appear. Your body needs at least eight glasses of water a day, and this will need to be increased depending on how much you exercise. Regular exercise is a great way of keeping your skin clear. Exercise helps the body to expel toxins through sweat, and it will give you a reason to drink more water which flushes more toxins out of your body. What you put into your body, and the environment you live in will show in your skin. You have the opportunity to look as healthy as you possibly can. If you experiment with small changes for a few weeks you will have an idea of how good you can look, and how clear your skin can be.
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Is Your Acne Getting You Down

By : Jennifer King Submitted 2008-07-24 20:38:42

Acne is a skin problem that can leave you feeling stressed and depressed. Your face is the first feature that almost everyone will look at first, and for some, their face is their most embarrassing feature. The one thing you must do when you're suffering with acne is stay positive, and make small changes in your lifestyle to make you feel better inside as well as out. Acne doesn't last a lifetime, and letting it get to you can in fact make it worse. Stress can have a number of effects on the human body, and acne is one of them. Stress causes your immune system to weaken, and can also cause hormonal imbalances to appear or magnify. Your immune system needs to be strong to fight off infections, and acne is an infection of the skin. Hormonal changes is the biggest cause of acne in teens so stress will make these changes worse so your acne will get worse. Exercise is a great stress reliever. It raises endorphin levels in your blood and these give you a natural high so you feel better. Exercise also gets everything in your body moving faster. This includes your blood and the expelling of toxins. Sweating expels many toxins from your body, and these toxins can play havoc with your skin and internal organs. Exercise will tone your body as well, and that will give you a reason to feel better about yourself. Get proper rest, and that means to aim for at least 8 hours sleep at night. A tired body will become stressed and easily irritated, and this will show in the way your skin looks. When you start exercising regularly you'll get better quality sleep. Eating a healthy diet that is low in fat and high in nutrition will help your skin glow. Poor skin is a sign of poor nutrition. Plenty of fruit and vegetables are needed as a good foundation for a healthy body. Trying to combat your acne with a healthy lifestyle will work a lot more effectively than any magic potion or lotion you can purchase. Advertisers play on the way that people feel about their skin ( especially teenagers ), and this hype gets them a lot of sales. These products can also be very harsh on your skin, and in some cases can make acne worse. Dry skin is just as bad as oily skin, and if you're a sufferer of acne neither is any good. Drinking plenty of water will keep your skin supple and hydrated. Water will not only keep your skin hydrated, but it will help to flush out toxins from your body so your internal organs have less work to do. Your skin can be looking better in a very short while with a few simple lifestyle changes, and if you stop expecting miracles from the latest Acne cure. Before you know it, you'll be feeling better, and have healthier looking skin.
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