How To Locate An Acne Remedy That Really Works
Posted on Sep 20, 2009 under Kids And Teens |Using almost any search engine on the internet will return many results for the search term “acne remedy“. Any one of those sites may have many treatments from the outrageous to those that sound worth a try. You may want to avoid some of the more extreme ideas.
One suggestion is to massage in oily coconut milk nightly before bedtime. Another suggestion is to use soy sauce on your acne.
One natural acne remedy seems like it may have migrated here from the vampire remedy page as it suggests rubbing crushed garlic on the face. You can find many remedies that suggest using various herbs and spices as a cure.
Since the 1970s doctors have suggested using products that contain benzyl peroxide. It does seem effective at drying up active outbreaks and preventing new ones. Drying active outbreaks prevents them from growing larger and causing scarring on the back, chest, neck or face.
Adults with acne should avoid benzyl peroxide containing products, as they tend to dry the skin too much. Instead, adults should choose products that contain salicylic acid. These products are gentler on the adult skin as they are not as drying as those that contain benzyl peroxide.
A new approach to acne is to use an acne light. The light has led lights in both red and blue colors. The patient sits about six inches away from the light for about half an hour per day. The blue light helps to kill the bacteria that inflame the pores and are associated with acne. The red light is to speed healing of inflamed skin. It takes about eight weeks of daily use to see the effects of this product.
Begin by trying the over the counter products or even some home remedies. If none of these treatments works, make an appointment to see a dermatologist. He can help you to lessen the permanent effects of acne.