What's True and What's Not About Acne Solutions
Various acne solutions are available to those who suffer from this skin condition. Hundreds of remedies ranging from home-made solutions to more technologically advanced treatments are offered to cure the irritating zit. But how sure are we that these solutions are effective and would not create more problems?
The efficacy of acne solutions depend not only on the remedy itself, but also on other factors such as the type of skin for which they will be used. To get a better grip on what's true and what's not about these remedies, here are some pointers.
What's True:
1. Keeping your skin clean. Washing your face at least twice a day is definitely needed. You cannot allow the dirt that accumulated throughout the day to remain stuck on your pores, unless you are offering a place for the bacteria to make a home there.
2. Living a healthy life. Eating right, getting enough sleep, exercising and doing everything that can keep you healthy will definitely help. A good bill of health definitely includes a healthy skin.
3. Getting a professional opinion. You might think you know how to deal with those pimples, but there are people who know better than you. Seek their help to avoid regrets.
4. Keeping your hands off your face. Avoid touching your face. No matter how clean you believe your hands are, constant rubbing or touching will still irritate your skin.
5. Teenagers are the most prone to acne. Based on statistics, this is true. Around 85 percent of teeners suffer from acne more than any other age group.
What's Not True:
1. Acne will disappear on its own. This might be true to some, but not to everyone. Some people are just born lucky and if you're not one of the lucky ones, better see a dermatologist.
2. Chocolates and sweets cause acne. There is no study that absolutely proves this claim. But moderation is always the safe way to go.
3. Don't use moisturizers since oily skin is the most prone to acne. It is true that oily skin is more prone to acne, but it doesn't mean that moisturizers should not be used, especially for people hitting the age of 30 and above.
4. Home-made solutions are flukes. Some of them do work, at least, temporarily. For more severe conditions, a more advanced solution might be needed.
5. Multiple washing will eradicate pimples. Not true. Don’t overdo it, the chemicals from the soap or facial wash will most likely make your acne worse if you use it more often that you should.
Acne solutions vary in their mechanisms and effectiveness. If you are not sure what fits your type of skin, visit a skin specialist.
