How To Find An Acne Remedy That Works
If you search the internet for “acne remedy“, you will find thousands of sites that offer suggestions. Some of these sites may even have hundreds of suggestions on them. While some of the remedies may work, others seem to be very extreme in nature.
One person suggests massaging in coconut milk every night before going to bed, while another suggest using soy sauce on the acne.
Some of the natural cures for acne sound like a mixture used to keep vampires away as you sleep with a garlic paste covering your face. Others seem more appropriate for cooking a gourmet meal. In fact many different herbs and spices are suggested as an acne remedy.
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.
Benzyl peroxide is not recommended for adults with acne as it can strip vital oils from the skin and cause premature aging. Adults will find salicylic acid containing products to be effective and not as harsh as the benzyl peroxide products.
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.
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