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More and more people are turning to natural remedies these days to treat their acne skin care condition. People today wish to treat this skin condition holistically and have sought out botanical treatments since they will not cause any allergic reactions. Certain botanicals found in nature are added to acne skin care formulas since they help stop the overproduction of sebum.

Some essential oils used to treat acne are lavender, chamomile, clary sage, lemon and bergamot. It is best that you purchase organic essential oils since the plants they are derived from are not sprayed with pesticides and herbicides. Since those chemicals are toxic they can cause allergic reactions and will cause additional irritation to your skin. If you have acne lesions on your skin, the tropical fruit papaya is beneficial since it helps prevent scarring.

Lemongrass and Eucalyptus are two more commonly known ingredients found in acne skin care formulas. Eucalyptus has many healing properties; it is similar to tea tree oil in that it has antibacterial properties. Eucalyptus is beneficial in smoothing out the skin and healing blackheads and blemishes. Lemongrass oil is also beneficial in treating acne since it is an effective skin toner. It helps to shrink skin pores and wash away oil, dirt, and other impurities present in skin follicles.  Read more...

Benzoyl peroxide is a chemical name that is familiar to those who have, or currently suffer from acne. It is the main component of essentially every acne topical and cleanser found on the market. It’s beneficial mechanism allows the skin to shed dead skills more efficiently and also attacks p. acnes bacteria. Since this medication can prove to be quite effective, some sufferers seem hesitant to stop usage after they are prescribed other products by their dermatologist.

While it may not completely clear the skin alone, it sure does help the situation. So, many acne sufferers are convinced that it will help matters once they start their new treatment. After all, they are warned that they should expect an initial breakout after embarking on the new regimen. As some have unfortunately learned, mixing benozyl peroxide with the topical retinoids most often prescribed by dermatologists can have catastrophic effects when done incorrectly.

The topicals which your dermatologist prescribes to you, most notably retinoids, differ in function when compared to BP. There medications are designed to improve desquamation, a fancy word for skin shedding. This prevents pores from becoming clogged. The latter is more tailored towards eradicating acne bacteria. Both medications can constitute an effective regimen when used properly. It is a different story altogether when they are mixed.  Read more...

There is nothing like getting rid of your acne to find that it has left your face scarred. After a long road of treatment, few feel motivated to deal with their scars, especially those who have invested significant amounts of money in addition to their invaluable time. The appearance of acne scars is often obfuscated by existing acne lesions, particularly those that are inflamed. It is not until the inflammation subsides and the acne clears that acne scars make their way to the limelight. Treating these eyesores can be complicated and expensive. At-home remedies using lemons and other household products rarely suffice for the more severe types of scarring. Professional treatments can easily drive on to financial ruin, often costing several thousands of dollars. There is immense truth to the statement that the best medicine is prevention. If you currently suffer from acne and don’t intend on creating more problems for yourself in the future, we have some recommendations as to how you can prevent scarring.  Read more...