If you are one of the millions of people who have a firsthand knowledge of acne, you don’t have to be told of the aggravation that it can cause. This one skin condition can bring people to tears with one outbreak.
Adult Acne
It does not help to be told that the condition is probably temporary. When somebody has acne popping up all over his or her face, it doesn’t matter if it’s temporary or not. This is a painful ailment and it causes a lot of teenage angst. Acne causes angst for people of all ages around the world. Some adults get it and even some younger children experience outbreaks of acne. And for parents of teens with acne, they are just as upset and hurt by this skin problem as their children are.
Acne involves the hair follicles of the skin, the tiny pores fill with skin oils and bacteria, and then these become trapped. Voila! You now have the perfect set up for acne to erupt. “Whiteheads, blackheads, pimples, zits; these little critters cause teens to throw fits.” This is a very true statement. Acne has a way of occurring at those all-important times in life. You know the moments…..a date, the prom, graduation, a party…if it is important, acne seems to know it.
Washing your face will not prevent acne. Part of acne can be traced to genetics and the type of skin that you have inherited. You can help alleviate the problems by sticking to a healthy diet and practicing good skin care and hygiene. This alone will not guarantee you an acne free life however. Even the smoothest and most well pampered face can find acne saying “hello” the next morning.
If you do have acne, you can use some simple at home remedies. Many people get some acne relief by washing their face with a cloth they have dipped in warm water with crushed and dissolved aspirin tablets. 3 tablets in 1/3 cup of warm water makes a nice, soothing wash that can be applied up to 4 times a day. The gel from an aloe plant has also been used to soothe the inflammations that erupt. You can use a tea made from lavender and thyme to also soothe many acne problems. Take 1teaspoon of both crushed lavender and crushed thyme and 1 cup of water and bring to a boil. Strain the solution and let it cool. Then use this tea to rinse your face up to 4 times a day for 4 -5 days. Some people have good success when they apply this tea to clean cloths and let this poultice remain on their face for about 20-30 minutes at a time. You can also try this method 3-4 times a day for 4-5 days.
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