It is also good if you can avoid the use of moisturizers, lotions and creams. It is best for your skin if you can avoid the use of make up. However, this is not always possible for everyone. Hence, if you have to use makeup it is best for you to use oil free water based products and moisturizers instead of using oil based ones. Make sure you remove the make up before you retire for the night.
You can even take multi-vitamins, with great nutritious value, everyday for your health. Some people swear that a chromium supplement daily will work wonders when it comes to curing your acne. Also Vitamin A is said to have great virtues in taking care of the skin. It defends the skin against bacterial attacks and helps in the deterrence of pimples. It effects in the minimization of the production of sebum. (Please consult a doctor before trying either.)
Use a toner before you go to bed. Avoid the use of alcohol products to tone your skin. Since alcohol is a strong astringent, it can strip the upper layer of your skin. This process can cause the sebaceous glands to produce more oil. Do not scrub the affected area vigorously and avoid touching your face with dirty hands.
Milk acts as natural cleanser. To avoid the use of soaps, you can soak almonds in milk and apply the paste to clean your face and neck. To stay away from acne, you can also make an herbal facial mask of lemon juice, honey, green clay and yogurt. Another way of preparing the facial mask is to mix the white part of the egg with cornflower, oats, rose water and kaolin.
Acne is a common problem faced by teenagers and sometimes even adults. It often tends to dwindle the confidence of the person affected. Do not let it affect your confidence adversely. You should try to prevent the eruption of pimples as much as possible. A thorough treatment of acne is possible with a little bit of effort and complete dedication. However, if you feel that no amount of dedication is curing your acne, you should immediately seek medical assistance.
Do not use unnecessary makeup if your skin is prone to pimples. Even if you are wearing makeup, always clean it before you go off to sleep. Make use of topical cleansing pads that contain salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide or sulfur to clean excess oil. Do not use harsh cleansers and try using acne skin care products that mildly exfoliates.
Adolescent girls or even adult women may be faced with aggravated acne problems during the commencement of their menstrual cycle. The occurrence of pimples, whiteheads and blackheads are generally heightened about 10 days before menstruation begins. This is due to the hormonal fluctuations in the body. The effect can be reduced and controlled to some extent by the use of specific contraceptive pills. (Again, please consult your doctor before using any prescription medicines.)