Health care

Generally, whiteheads, blackheads and blemishes are all regarded as acne. This disease is not age sensitive as it can affect at any age. Understanding acne and its prevention can be frustrating as effective acne treatments are sometimes hard to come-by. Below are some natural ways and things you can do to prevent acne scars and these tips have worked for many.

There has always been an argument around the real cause of acne and people are concentrating their attention on the cause while ignoring its remedy. A few still ask if there is a remedy for acne, well yes and no. I said yes and no as there are a lot of products available and for some they are a cure while they worsen the acne condition in other people.

When thinking of purchasing any product for acne treatment you have to bear in mind that your treatment demands patient as most acne treatments will take time to work say approximately 8weeks before you see any substantial improvement. It is important to carry on with the treatment that is working once you have got your acne cleared up so it does not come back.

I will strongly advise you consult a dermatologist if you have serious acne. However, you can control it by yourself just by persevering if you have milder acne. Try these 7 tips to subdue your acne.

1.    Cosmetics – keep off oil free products, coal tar derivatives, and heavy creams. Only use cosmetics products that are water based and hypo-allergic. Wash your skin thoroughly every night to remove makeup residue.

2.     Physical exercise – your whole body will be in form when you exercise on a regular basis. This activity helps build your immune system and eliminate toxins from your body. It is a great start to fighting acne.

3.     Hormones – these can play a part in acne outbursts and they can be used to reduce outbreaks. Your doctor may decide to use hormone replacement therapy to eliminate or reduce your acne outbreaks.

4.    Stress – try to relax and loosen up as stress can be a contributing factor to acne because your emotions activate chemical reactions in the body which can cause acne outbreak.

5.    Clean skin – apply a mild clean regime to thoroughly clean your skin every night and avoid harsh scrubbing. Remove damaged skin and unplug pores using an exfoliator once or twice a week.

6.    Dieting – consume at least 5 portions of fresh fruit and vegetables daily as these contain the nutrients that your body requires. These work towards helping you get rid of acne by boosting your immune system and act as antioxidants. Stay away from refined sugars and fatty foods which are not good for your skin. Also, drink at least 8 glasses of water a day to flush your system of toxins.

7.     Shaving – this is an exfoliating treatment that helps remove dead skin. However, you should never shave an area that is contaminated or reddened. Use a shaving cream if you have a sensitive skin.