Cure Acne Today

If you are wanting to cure acne then it is likely that you have visited your doctor and tried the many creams and potions available to no avail. Acne treatment is a minefield and the time has come to demystify it and enable people to enjoy a blemish free skin

So what is Acne and how can it be prevented? Acne or Acne vulgaris, which is the scientific name for acne, occurs when the glands produce too much oil. The pores are blocked by the oil and are further blocked by layers of dead skin. When this happens, bacteria get trapped under the pores, and the area becomes inflamed. This build up, leads to swelling, redness and the collection of pus, which is seen on the surface of the skin as a pimple; either as a whitehead or a blackhead

Apparently approximately 85% of the population are afflicted with spots and pimples at some point during their lives. Characteristically this is more prevalent during the teenage years, although women can often find that throughout there lives they are prone to eruptions during and around the time of menstruation, when hormones are heightened.

Although it would appear that the cause of acne is not complicated, there is very little research into the condition. Consequently those who suffer from acne get very frustrated as there seems to be a lot of trial and error is involved when treating the condition. Doctors seem uncertain as to which remedy to recommend and invariably, in more severe cases recommend the long term use of antibiotics.

Chronic acne can, and often does, cause permanent scarring of the skin. This is often due to the fact that when the acne is prolonged the skin doesn’t have time to heal properly before the next spots appear. This can result in the acne sufferer having permanent scars that can be very difficult to remove. The most important thing is to treat your acne before it really gets a hold. There are many successful preparations available that use natural products that won’t harm your skin.

Skin Types

Before you can start to care for your skin you need to know what your basic skin type is. Whatever age you are male or female – you will fall into one or other of the 5 basic categories.

Normal skin

Normal skin is the “perfect” skin type, the skin type we would all like to have. Normal skin is neither too dry nor too greasy, the oil glands produce sebum at a moderate rate, resulting in a skin that is vibrant and healthy

Dry skin

Dry skin is one of the more common skin types, caused by under active or inactive oil glands. If the oil glands do not produce enough sebum the skin will not be lubricated. Dry skin is prone to premature aging. The skin will appear thin with a texture that lacks plumpness. There may also be flaky patches of dry skin. Keeping hydrated with both water and healthy oils is essential if you have this type of skin

Oily Skin

Oily skin is caused by over active oil glands. Too much sebum is produced and the skin can appear to be very shiny. Oily skin is, prone to clogged pores and acne. This is caused by sebum being trapped under the skin. However oily skin does have the benefits of appearing more youthful than other skin types

Combination Skin

It is not unusual to discover that your skin is oily in some areas and dry in others.
Facial skin can be oily around the T-zone, forehead, nose and chin, but dry around the cheeks eyes and mouth. This often requires different treatment for the different areas of skin type – so can actually be quite hard work

Sensitive skin

Sensitive skin can often be any of the above skin types. It is a more fragile skin type or more accurately a skin condition that can react adversely in many situations. The skin can be itchy and irritating or may even become swollen with a rash. Sensitive skin often reacts badly to certain cosmetics and skin preparations especially if they contain perfumes and other artificial or chemical ingredients. Special treatment is essential for this skin type