Searching For An Acne Remedy That Really Works

November 2, 2009 · Filed Under Acne 

If you search the internet for “acne remedy“, you will find thousands of sites that offer suggestions. Some of these sites may even have hundreds of suggestions on them. While some of the remedies may work, others seem to be very extreme in nature.

One suggestion is to massage in oily coconut milk nightly before bedtime. Another suggestion is to use soy sauce on your acne.

One remedy seems like it may have migrated here from the vampire natural acne remedy page as it suggests rubbing crushed garlic on the face. You can find many remedies that suggest using various herbs and spices as a cure.

Since the 1970s doctors have suggested using products that contain benzyl peroxide. It does seem effective at drying up active outbreaks and preventing new ones. Drying active outbreaks prevents them from growing larger and causing scarring on the back, chest, neck or face.

Benzyl peroxide is not recommended for adults with acne as it can strip vital oils from the skin and cause premature aging. Adults will find salicylic acid containing products to be effective and not as harsh as the benzyl peroxide products.

A new approach to acne is to use an acne light. The light has led lights in both red and blue colors. The patient sits about six inches away from the light for about half an hour per day. The blue light helps to kill the bacteria that inflame the pores and are associated with acne. The red light is to speed healing of inflamed skin. It takes about eight weeks of daily use to see the effects of this product.

Begin by trying the over the counter products or even some home remedies. If none of these treatments works, make an appointment to see a dermatologist. He can help you to lessen the permanent effects of acne.

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