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Treat Acne

Acne is one of the most distressing skin problems. It is generally occurs during adolescence although older people can also be affected. Caused by an imbalance in sebaceous secretions, a rigorous cleansing programmed and plant-based treatments can considerably improve matters.

Adolescent blues
Acne is one of the miseries of adolescence. Generally thought of as a benign skin problem, it can have long-term consequences. It manifests itself in blocking and inflammation of the sebaceous follicle with the formation of blackheads, whiteheads, inflamed papules and pustules, and small facial spots can become infected. Common treatment from your doctor includes antibiotics and topical agents that encourage unblocking of the pilosebaceous units. Derivations of vitamin A are available as creams and lotions. For severe acne powerful retinoids and vitamin A can be taken orally. They are available on prescription only due to their side effects.

Treating acne
A skin, which has acne, is by definition an oily skin, so follow the same daily care programme as that recommended for oily skin. In addition, clean the skin with a dermatological glycerine soap containing antibacterial agents. Skin suffering from acne is often irritated by over-drying from oily skin treatments. In this case it is preferable to use an emulsion-based day cream (oil in water) containing zinc gluconate and emollients. Other types of emulsion, unscented, containing zinc salt and allantoin have the advantage of being thick in texture with easy absorption into the skin.

Some Facts about Acne Treatment

• Clean your skin with a bar of dermatological soap.
• Drain your body of toxins with plants: burdock, dandelion and wild pansy.
• Apply a solution of essential oils to affected areas.