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Acne Causes and Cure

Acne Causes

To date adult acne is still not really understood. There are many different theories floating around out there but no facts. There are many that still feel that the underlying cause is hormonal.

It is true that hormones do play an important role in acne and when they become unbalanced it can cause your body to produce excessive oil. In return that oil plugs your pores and soon after you a pimple develops.

There are many reasons that you can land up with your hormones out of balance which is why people of all ages can get acne although it is most common under 25 years of age and almost completely vanishes by 50. Life changes, stress, your period, as well as hundreds of other reasons can result in an acne outbreak.

Treatment for Acne Outbreak

If you are prone to acne, there are many over the counter products that will gently remove oil from your skin and reduce the risk of a breakout. You may have to try several products before you find the one that is correct for you. It is important not to give up. Popular brands include OXY, Neutrogena, Clearsil, Tea tree ... .... ....

You should be using a facial cleanser and then an astringent which closes up the pores and stops dirt from entering and blocking the pores. Many of these facial cleaners contain an ingredient called benzoyl peroxide which fights bacteria while drying the skin. Natural ingredients are also very popular. Aloe Vera has a very soothing effect on the skin (e.g. Yamano ExII Conditioning Lotion).

Finally add some moisture to help keep your skin looking soft and supple. Yes even oily skin needs to have moisture applied. Try a green tea based moisturizer for great results (E.g.Ottie Green Tea Emulsion).

A couple of times a week you can use a gentle exfoliator to help remove dead skin from your face. This increases your circulation and does a deep pore cleanse. Do not use a harsh exfoliator so you don’t irritate your acne. Products that use apricot pits are a good choice for their gentle effect (E.g. Stive's Apricot Scrub) .

If you have an outbreak you can use your concealer to hide the pimple. There are several excellent concealers on the market. (e.g. OXY cover) Use a foundation that is water based rather than oil based so that your pores are not clogged.(E.g.Yamano Water Make) Wash your facial makeup off as soon as possible during the evening.

Tea tree is a good choice because it is not only an anti bacterial which reduces skin inflammation and bacteria, it is also an astringent. It can be found in cleansers, astringents, and even concealers. (E.g. It Natural Tea Tree Skincare Range)

There are many acne causes and cures so don't give up if a product doesn't work for you. Just keep trying.