How to Treat Acne

What is Acne?

Acne is a skin disorder. It is the result of over activity of oil glands at the base of hair follicles.
Hormone changes during teenage years cause oil glands to become overactive.
Family background (heredity) plays a role in oily skin, and in increasing sensitivity of the skin to hormonal changes.

Acne occurs when excess oil (sebum) production combined with dead skin cells clog pores. Bacteria forms in the pores resulting in red inflamed pimples, pus filled whiteheads, or blackheads.

Eating oily foods, soft drinks, or chocolate does NOT cause acne.

Although there is no true "cure" for acne, proper skin care, skin gel, oral antibiotics, and other oral medications are available to control the more severe forms of acne.

There are many different forms of acne, however, acne vulgaris is the most common form. Some people estimates that as many as 80% of teens have some form of acne at one point. Sometimes people will have perfect skin in their teen years and will not develop acne until their adult years.

What Causes Acne?

The causes of acne can be classified into bacteria, genetics, hormones, and clogged pores. All these work together to cause acne. Bacteria is the single culprit required for acne. Genetics is also important. If one of your parents had acne sometime in their life chances are you will too. Hormones (specifically testosterone) can cause increased oil (sebum) production clogging the pores with dead skin cells.

Acne Myths:

Acne is curable
There is no cure for acne. However, through the consistent use of treatment and remedies acne can be controlled or prevented.

Sun is great for acne
Sun may temporarily mask your acne, tighten up pores, or dry up the oil glands. However, the sun will also damage your follicular walls clogging your pores. Resulting in more acne that may not surface for 3-4 weeks after your sun exposure.

Get the Acne Facts!

Bacteria is common culprit to all forms of acne.
An estimated eighty- percent of the people suffer from some form of acne in their life
There are many varieties of acne. In fact, there are over fifty types of acne. However, the most common form is acne vulgaris.
Although many individuals believe the sun makes their acne better, the reality is ultraviolet rays that penetrate the skin's surface can damage the follicles, closing them off and triggering acne two to four weeks after sun exposure.

Basic Acne Washing Routine

Before you attempt the other acne treatment techniques you must be sure that you are currently using the proper washing routine. Keeping your face clean requires that you wash it two times per day, three times at the most. You must be very careful to avoid overdoing it. Skin must maintain the proper pH levels to remain healthy. Over washing will make your face dry and irritated causing more breakouts. Many times individuals will vigorously scrub their skin when they wash it. We do not recommend this because such treatment will only serve to irritate the skin causing more breakouts.

Note that acne is not caused by "dirty" skin it is the result of clogged pores infected with bacteria. Therefore, washing alone does not prevent acne. Washing is no mystery treatment, in fact washing alone will not prevent acne. It simply serves to remove dirt and oil at the surface level. Although washing alone may not prevent acne, the wrong type of washing can aggravate acne making it worse.

Follow these recommendations: wash your face by gently rotating your soap-lathered hands on your face. We do not recommend face cloths as they may irritate the skin. Use the Purifying Gel. Rinse well with warm water. Using a clean soft towel, gently pat dry your face

What makes acne worse?

It is known that squeezing or "popping" pimples tends to force the oil and bacteria into the deeper skin layers, making cysts more likely to occur. It is these cysts that are more likely to cause scarring, the most serious complication of acne. Excessive scrubbing of the skin actually irritates the skin and increases the number of loose skin cells, leading to increased pore clogging. Anything that puts pressure on, or rubs the skin excessively will aggravate acne. These include headbands, straps securing helmets, hats, hair, and even the teen's own hands, if they are used to support the cheek or chin while in class or watching television. Certain medications, especially hormones taken orally or by injection can increase acne as a side effect. Females often observe that their acne increases before or during their menstrual periods, as a result of the increased hormones present at this time. Every teen knows that stress and tension can induce acne flare-ups.

Touching
Perhaps one of the most often overlooked remedies. Stop putting your hands by your face! Usually we rest our hand on the side of our heads while reading, for example! Also rubbing or bracing your chin is another common problem when thinking. Avoid rubbing, touching, or itching your skin with your hands. Your hands contain a lot of bacteria that can cause acne flare-ups. Also be careful of the telephone. Clean them often with rubbing alcohol because they sometimes come in contact with the face causing more acne.

It is probably one of the most difficult things to avoid since much of the hand to face contact throughout the day we are unconscious of. Make it a habit to avoid hand contact and be conscious of it during the day to avoid bacteria.

Universal Acne Treatment Methods

Acne treatments, techniques, and acne tips prevent acne through one or more of the universal methods utilized for treating acne. The methods are:

1. Killing or avoiding bacteria responsible for acne infection

2. Reducing the oil (sebum) production

3. Removing dead skin cells to prevent clogged pores

Note that some of these treatments take time, allow 2-4 weeks before discounting any acne treatment technique.

The best treatment plans are to treat acne on multiple fronts: internal, external, and fitness (physical and mental).

Water
Water helps the body flush out toxins and transport nutrients to the body. Drinking water puts less strain on the skin organ to flush out toxins. The recommended amount of water you should drink is at least half your bodyweight in ounces of water (a 140lb. individual should drink 70 ounces/day). While water alone will not eliminate your acne it will greatly assist your skin in remaining healthy and that will be one portion of the pie in fighting acne.

Balanced Diet
Eating a properly balanced diet ensures that your body gets the proper nutrients and therefore promotes healthy skin. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables. A high fiber, low-fat diet is excellent in promoting overall general health. Adding food complements in your diet like Zinc, Vitamins A, C & E may help in the acne treatment.

The Right Cosmetic Treatment with Natural Beauty Arad products
Purifying Gel with Maris Limus (Mud):
1. Allows a deep and thorough pore cleansing
2. Thoroughly removes excess oil and impurities
3. Leaves skin complexion clean and smooth

Facial Refreshing Toner
1. Cleanses and refreshes the skin
2. Removes dead skin cells
3. Is enriched with calming plant extracts (Aloe Vera, Chamomile and Rose Water )

Maris Limus Facial Mask:
1. Removes the dead skin cells, impurities and excess of oils secretions
2. The minerals energize and revive the “tired looking” skin
3. Increases skin’s moisture retention
4. Promotes skin’ youthful appearance
5. Deep cleanse the skin pores

Maris Limus Soap
1. Is for the whole body. Apply Natural Beauty Arad Body Lotion after using the soap.

How to treat:
1. Wash your face with the Purifying Gel. Massage gently and remove with water.

2. Apply a thick layer of Maris Limus Facial Mask. Leave it for 15-20 min.

3. Wash it thoroughly with luke-warm water

4. Gently apply the Face Refreshing Toner

5. Apply the Moisturizing Cream

6. This treatment is recommended 2 times a week.

7. In order to treat the pimples, after the complete treatment, it is recommended to apply the Maris Limus Facial Mask only in the pimple, in each pimple separately before going to sleep. DO NOT apply the mask to the whole face. In the morning, wash your face with the Purifying Gel and apply the Moisturizing Cream.

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