Natural Treatments For Teenage Acne
Acne problems among teenagers has been a problem for
ages now, and sadly, most methods do not seem to be working so well, at least not for everyone. To make this problem even worse, most of the more effective methods will run you thousands of dollars or even surgery in some cases, and most teens don't make a whole lot of money. Therefore, most people want natural treatments for teenage acne.
Well, fret not. As I'm writing this article my entire body is clear from acne... and during my teens I had some severe acne problems, and this is why I'm writing this for you today.
One thing though, that sort of annoys me, is that people has this idea that teenage acne in particular is somehow different from adult acne. Okay, fine, it is, in a way... doesn't mean that the treatments are different.
Therefore, the "Natural Acne Treatments For Teenagers" does not only apply do teenagers in particular. If you're older and is suffering from acne problems, then be my guest and keep reading.
Okay, sure, I'm no expert on the subject, but I cured my acne flawlessly and I know it works. It's very, very simple, cheap... and it works. Period.
So what does these natural teenage acne treatments involve then?
For the first part: Water.
Second part: A bunch of stuff I'm not legally allowed to reveal without Chris Gibson sending his lawyers in my face...
Yes, that's how I cured my acne. It was a combination of what I like to call the Water Method and Chris Gibson's famous book: Acne Free In 3 Days.
Download your free report on the Water Method and read my complete Acne Free In 3 Days Review right here: http://acne-free--in-3-days.blogspot.com/.
Take action now and finally get rid of those ugly spots with these natural treatments for teenage acne.
Jun 21, 2008
Natural Treatments For Teenage Acne
Oct 16, 2007
Best Ways For Teens (and Adults) to Treat Acne
By Michele Buccia
The teen years are probably the most stressful time in a person's life. Adding the downside of acne doesn't help the self-esteem of a young adult.
Before puberty begins the body produces hormones called androgens which cause the oil glands to produce extra oil. This oil often joins together with dead skin cells. This combination gets into the pores and traps the bacteria and oil in the skin. The oil continues to produce while the pore becomes swollen becoming acne.
Here are some general tips on how to care for teen acne.
1. Never touch your skin with unwashed hands. Hands that are not washed with soap carry the germs from everything you touch throughout the day. These germs most definitely can cause teen acne or make it worse.
2. Wash your face every morning and night with a cleanser geared toward acne skin. Popular brands are Cetaphil, Basis, Purpose and Neutrogena. Washing more than twice a day can actually produce more oil in the skin.
3. Products such as Oxy and Clearasil work for spot treating teen acne. These should be used at bedtime only and not washed off.
4. There are several drug store brands such as Neutrogena that sell masks for acne skin. These should be used as directed -once or twice a week before bedtime. Masks are usually applied between 10 to 20 minutes and then washed off.
5. Moisturizer is not always needed for teen acne. Because the hormones are changing during this time, teen skin can become oilier than normal. Therefore moisturizers can cause more acne problems.
6. If you choose to use a toner, find one without alcohol. Alcohol will strip the outer layer of teen skin causing the production of more oil.
7. Exfoliating is great for teen acne because exfoliating will brush off the dead skin which combined with oil contributes to acne. HOWEVER - be careful not to use an exfoliant that is too harsh which could actually tear your skin. A product geared toward acne skin is best: such as Neutrogena or St. Ives Scrub (Medicated)
8. Using non-comedogenic and oil-free makeup and sun care products are basically mandatory if you want to protect your teen skin from further breakouts.
9. Do not allow your skin to burn in the sun or tanning bed. Sunburn will make your acne worse by causing more blocked pores because dead skin cells are shed faster.
FINALLY AND MOST IMPORTANTLY
10. DO NOT SQUEEZE OR "POP" your acne. This can actually cause an infection within the skin making your skin condition much worse. Also picking can cause permanent scars.
Remember because the teen body is going through a normal hormonal change, teen acne is very common. However, it can take up to 2 months before the skin starts to clear. If after that time the above tips do not seem to work, parents should be asked to make an appointment with a dermatologist. With the help of a professional, teen acne can most definitely be overcome.
Michele Bucci is a licensed esthetician and contributing editor to Begin With the Skin.Com - a site created to answer your questions about skin care!
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Oct 11, 2007
Is There Hope For Teen Acne Sufferers?
By S. Wagner
I have to admit, I'm lucky. Not because I didn't suffer from terrible acne as a child because I did. But my daughter, bless her heart, has the skin of an angel. She certainly didn't get it from me. I guess her mother saved her skin on this one, no pun intended. However, there are many teens who do suffer from terrible acne that leaves them scarred for life. One has to wonder if there is real hope for those who suffer from acne without having to turn to dangerous drugs. This article is going to attempt to answer that question, so hang in there.
The first few things that I'd like to get out of the way are some misconceptions about what causes acne. Many people feel that acne is caused by kids with dirty hands putting them all over the face and simply not washing up. While this certainly doesn't help the situation any, it is not the underlying cause of acne.
As with just about every disease and condition that we suffer from, acne comes from within, or more specifically, from what we put into our bodies. While it is true that hormones do play a role in teen acne, this condition is worsened by the diets that most American teenagers live on. If you think that this isn't the case, take a good look at the skin of a person from China. Acne is almost unheard of in that country because of the way the Chinese eat. With an American diet of pizza, French fries, greasy hamburgers and sweets, it is a wonder that any teenager in this country has a complexion remaining by the time they hit the age of 20.
And to compound this even more, the treatments that we have for acne only treat the condition itself but not the underlying cause. That's why teenagers have to live on steady diets of acne creams and medications, all the while never really addressing the actual cause of the acne.
This kind of vicious cycle that we go through makes one wonder if there is truly any real hope for acne sufferers or if they are doomed to go through a good part of their teen years living at the dermatologist and spending most of their money at the drug store.
Fortunately, with the advent of a greater awareness of how important nutrition is and an understanding of what it is that really causes chronic acne, we are making great strides in natural treatments and true cures for teen acne.
In my signature, you'll find a resource where you can learn a simple procedure for curing your acne, naturally, without having to go to the dermatologist and without having to take harmful medications.
Is there hope for acne sufferers?
I'll let you be the judge of that.
To YOUR Health,
Steve Wagner
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Teen Acne - Issues and Impacts
By Michael Russell
Severe acne can be extremely traumatic to a teenager, causing life long physical and emotional scars. Severe acne also can have a significant impact on how teenagers view themselves with some serious effects. These effects can include social withdrawal, poor body image, low self-esteem and self-confidence, embarrassment, depression, anger and frustration. These all have an impact on a teen's life and as such acne should not be taken lightly.
Because teens are going through a lot of hormonal changes in their body that come with puberty acne is a common result. Acne shows up in a variety of means with the most common being bumps of one form or another. These bumps can become inflamed, irritating and sore to touch. Not to mention that for teens it is an unwelcome attention grabbing mark on their skin
Acne can be hereditary, meaning that if the teen's parents had it when they were growing up then there is a chance that the teen will more susceptible to acne. Generally acne will disappear at the end of the "teens" but it can continue into adulthood. It typically appears on the face, neck, shoulders, back, chest and buttocks. So it is fairly visible which can cause social issues for the affected teen depending on the severity.
The skin's pores contain oil glands that produce oil called sebum. This oil lubricates the skin and hair helping to keep the skin waterproof and clean. Because of the teens hormonal changes during puberty their glands begin to produce too much sebum which when combined with dirt and dead skin cells can cause the pore to become clogged. If these blocked pores become clogged with bacteria stuck inside, then these pores can become infected with the bacteria, which then causes swellings or bumps and inflammation.
There are different kinds of acne as follows:
• Whiteheads - non-inflamed build-ups, on the surface
• Blackheads - clogged but not infected
• Pimples - clogged and infected, slightly deeper in the skin
• Nodules or Cysts (the most severe) - very infected and deep!
There are many reasons for acne to appear; amongst them are a few myths. Eating lots of chocolate or fatty food will not cause acne; it may however irritate existing acne.
As with most health issues, there are many different causes, which can be different for each person. Diet can play a part in acne. Food allergies can cause "breakouts", as can some medications. Stress whilst not a cause directly can also play a part in worsening existing acne, since stress increases the amount of sebum produced.
The simplest method to assist in preventing the oil build-up is to wash your face twice a day with a mild soap and warm water. Scrubbing will not work. It will in fact make acne worse because it will irritate the skin and pores. Wash as gently as you can.
Some people claim that sunshine is good for the skin. Whilst it may give you a tan to help hide the discoloration caused by the acne, it will not prevent acne, because sunlight causes extra oil to be produced it may even have a detrimental effect. If using cosmetics, make sure that oil free cosmetics are used and make sure they are removed properly.
There are many creams and lotions available in the shops these days, the main ones contain salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide, which help to prevent acne and clear it up at the same time. Try different ones till you find one that works and do follow the directions properly. Remember there is no such thing as an instant fix!
If acne continues after trying the simple things then it may be time to consult your doctor or a dermatologist. They may be able to help prevent acne with prescription medicines.
The main thing to remember is that if you have a pimple, don't touch it, your hands have oil on them, don't squeeze it, or pick at it. Whilst it is very tempting to try to remove it this way, it will only make it worse, or cause a permanent scar.
Michael Russell Your Independent guide to Acne
