Acne Skin Care: 8 Simple Tips To Follow
Author: Kathlene Capelle

Commonly affecting the skin condition of people between ages 12
to 24 is a disease called acne. The cause of acne is hard to
determine. However, over secretion of the sebaceous glands is
pointed as the cause to trigger most acne outbreaks.

Pilosebaceous units are the combination of the hair follicles
and oil glands in the skin. Except for the surface of the palms
and the soles of the feet, pilosabaceous units are found on the
skin tissue throughout the body . They are responsible in
secreting the oily substance called sebum. However, due to many
factors (e.g. hormonal imbalances, stress and the skin's natural
condition) the oil glands may be induced to produce more sebum
than normal. When this happens, the excess oil plugs the skin
pores. This process brings about bacterial infection and
stimulate the reaction of the immune system. In the end, acne
inflammation results.

Acne can strike at any skin type. An oily skin type is most
subseptible to acne. Dry skin on the other hand, may not be as
susceptible but serious outbreaks may occur during winter.
Normal skin is equally susceptible to acne but the level of
severity may not be as high.

Presently, acne is not yet totally curable but can be remedied
with several acne skin care methods. Many seek the help of
topical medications, which are applied on the surface of the
skin. However, employing the use of acne skin care products
like "pore strip pads" may remove whiteheads and blackheads but
they would not have any effect on the excess sebum produced.

Nevertheless, for remedy and prevention, it is best to employ
the following 8 simple tips:

1. A healthy, well-balanced diet must be observed. Therefore,
your food intake must incorporate all the essential nutrients
the body needs for efficient functioning.

2. Drink plenty of fluids like water, juices. Minimize the
intake of carbonated drinks.

3. No make up is recommended.

4. Wash your face with mild soap and water. The logic is to not
remove the dirt (as the majority of acne-inflicted person
perceive) but to remove the plugs on the skin pores, which may
be a combination of dead skin cells, bacteria and hardened
sebum. Although dirt is not truly the cause of acne, it may
contribute to further infection through its interaction with
skin debris and particles and extra oil in the skin.

5. Use topical cleansing pads that may contain one or the
combination of the following: salicylic acid, sulfur and
benzoyl peroxide to remove excess oil. Another way to minimize
the presence of extra oil in the skin is to wash the face with
the hottest water you can withstand.

6. Minimize the use of harsh cleansers and use acne skin care
items that exfoliate mildly. Do not scrub vigorously to the
affected areas.

7. If your hands are dirty, refrain from touching your face.

8. If you have long hair, tie up your hair so that it is kept
away from the face. This is especially so if the weather is hot
and you have been perspiring.

Preventative acne skin care steps are just as important as the
treatment of acne itself. With prevention, at least, you know
how to ensure that your acne problem does not escalate and
spread to a bigger infected area.


About The Author: Kathelene Capelle writes on acne treatment,
natural acne remedy, eczema, dry skin care and also, on skin
massage oils. Get simple and step-by-step recipes for skin care
that you can follow with ingredients right out from your
kitchen! Read them all http://www.acne-and-skin-care.com.