Locating An Acne Remedy That Actually Works

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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 suggestion is to massage in oily coconut milk nightly before bedtime. Another suggestion is to use soy sauce on your acne.  With soy sauce, one has to wonder if the salt or soy is the actual help for the problem.

One natural acne remedy seems like it may have migrated here from the vampire remedy page as it suggests rubbing crushed garlic on the face. You can find many remedies that suggest using various herbs and spices as a cure.

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.

One new acne remedy uses light to treat the problem. The acne light has filters that produce light in two different wavelengths. On the red end of the spectra, light causes healing of former acne outbreaks. On the blue end, bacteria is killed. This bacteria on the face can lead to clogging of the pores and build up of the oils in the pores that cause acne. Persons using light therapy must be dedicated to a cure, as they do not begin to see an improvement for about eight weeks after beginning the therapy.

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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