A Guide On How To Remove Acne? Most people will suffer from acne breakout at one point in their lives. Stress or hormones are the main causes of acne breakout. Contrary to a popular belief, pimples do not mean that the skin is unclean or dirty; in fact over cleansing irritates the skin causing acne. Fortunately, acne can be controlled. Here is how to remove acne and have a pimple free, healthy and glowing skin.
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Wash Your Face Daily
The first and most important step to getting a pimple free skin is washing the acne prone areas such as the face, shoulders, back, chest and neck at least twice daily. Wash these areas for at least one minute when you wake up and at night before you go to bed. This helps to kill all the pimple causing bacteria hence preventing their occurrence.
Use Egg Oil
Egg yolk oil contains immunoglobulin, which reduces inflammation and kills bacteria. The natural omega 3 fatty acids naturally heals the cyst leaving no scars on the skin.
Steps
- Apply the egg oil twice a day on the acne affected areas and massage for two minutes
- Leave it for about one hour and wash it away with warm water.
- Continue using the egg oil until the acne disappears giving you a healthy smooth skin.
Exfoliate Your Skin
Exfoliates are scrubbing products that work by removing the dead skin cells that buildup leading to acne. You can either buy one from a local drug store or make your own using household ingredients.
Steps
- Make a thick paste of water and baking soda and rub it gently on the affected areas. This helps to remove dead skin cells, as well as kill bacteria.
- If your skin is sensitive, mix honey and oatmeal and rub it on the affected area for about 2 minutes then rinse with warm water.
Use Face Masks
Face masks contain compounds that help to kill bacteria and soothe the skin. You should use a face mask 2-3 times a week to clean out pores and dry out the skin.
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How To Remove Acne With Over The Counter Medications
How to remove acne? Acne can be treated with over the counter medications, which are bought in the pharmacy without the prescription of a doctor. They are then applied on the skin of the affected area. Over the counter products that can be used to remove acne contains the following active ingredients:
Benzoyl Peroxide
Benzoyl peroxide is a white crystalline peroxide that helps to kill bacteria as well as reduce the production of oil by the glands. It works by clearing the pores and accelerating the skin turnover, which helps to reduce bacteria in the affected area.
Salicylic Acid
Salicylic acid is very effective in treating swellings and inflammation. It helps to breakdown whiteheads and blackheads as well as reducing the shedding of cells. It also causes the epidermis to shed skin easily, allows room for new cell growth and prevents pores from being blocked.
Sulfur
Sulfur is a yellow crystalline solid that breaks down both whiteheads and blackheads. It works by helping to heals different types of skin diseases. Elemental sulfur oxidizes slowly to sulfurous acid which is an antibacterial agent.
Retin-A
Retin-A unplugs blocked pores. This ingredient is widely used to reduce aging of the skin.
Azelaic Acid
Azelaic acid helps to reduce the growth of bacteria, stop oils eruption and strengthens cells that line the follicles. It also mops up free radicals that help to reduce inflammation.
The above guide on how to remove acne will give you a pimple free, healthy and glowing skin. You can buy acne medication in the form of lotion, creams, gels, soaps and pads. If you have a sensitive skin, go for lotion or creams. On the other hand, gels that are alcohol based works best with dry skins. Over the counter medication have the above ingredients in different concentration; it is, therefore, advisable to start with those with low concentration to prevent redness and irritation.
