Acne & Breakouts

You are not alone. Millions of people of all ages suffer from acne. Acne occurs when the skin's follicles become clogged with sebum and dead skin cells. Add bacteria to this overproduction of sebum and you have an environment ready for breakouts. The bacteria causes inflammation, leading to inflamed lesions. Acne lesions range in severity from blackheads (open comedo) and whiteheads (closed comedo) to pustules, papules and cysts. Acne generally appears on the face, chest and shoulders, but may also occur on the back, arms, legs, and buttocks.

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The solution for minor breakouts to full blown acne is:

1. Wash gently with a mild cleanser - do not over scrub or wash more than twice a day. Trying to scrub away excess oil will NOT help.
2. Limit astringents and don't try to over dry your skin. The excess oil is not the main problem. It is the bacteria and accumulation of dead skin cells that is the bigger cause.
3. Don't sqeeze, pick or pop your zits.
4. To control the bacteria, use either a benzoyl peroxide, tea tree oil for a natural solution, colloidal silver, triclosan, or chlorhexisine gluconate.
5. After you control the bacteria, then you need to reduce the sebum (oil) production. Products that control sebum production include topical retinoids such as tretinoin (Retin-A), tazarotene (Tazorac), and adapalen (Differin), and oral retinoinds such as Isotretinoin (Accutane).
6. Lastly, you need to help exfoliate the dead skin cells. To keep the follicles and pores from becoming clogged with the oil, use products with 2% salicylic acid. Other AHA's and BHA can be used for exfoliating acne prone skin too. Remember, you are trying to avoid skin irritation, so do not use microdermabrasion scrubs or anything that is too harsh on your skin.
7. Sulpher products are also good for acne if you don't see results with benzoyl peroxide.

Your results can be greatly improved by following these tips:

• Use oil-free, non-comedogenic skin care products and cosmetics.
• Avoid cream based cleansers when you have oily skin.
• Switching acne products often will not help. Stick with a product routine for at least one month to see if it works.
• If you acne is progressively getting worse, don't wait, see a doctor.
• Eat a healthy diet. Tomatoes, garlic, vitamin C and A are all very good for the skin.

 

Some natural home remedies for breakouts are:

Apply raw papaya juice to affected skin.

Apply cucumber juice to the affected skin.

To improve your acne, try one of our

Top Product Recommendations Below!

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philosophy acne kit

our philosophy about treating mild to moderate acne is a 4-step program that incorporates the following: step 1 - suppress excessive oil production. step 2 - shed the pore wall. step 3 - help sanitize the skin to protect against bacteria. step 4 - seal the skin to help keep the good treatments in and bad elements out.

 

 

 

 

B. Kamins, Chemist Acne Starter Kit

Day Lotion SPF 15: Helps prevent sunburn Higher SPF gives more sunburn protection Provides moderate protection against sunburn Hydrating Acne Wash: Helps dissolve excess oil (sebum) Helps reduce bacteria that may cause breakouts Helps penetrate pores to control acne blemishes Helps prevent new blemishes Medicated Acne Gel: Treats acne Dries up acne pimples Helps prevent new acne pimples

 

 

 

 

Juice Beauty Organics to Clear Skin Kit

• Cleansing Gel ~ clarifies and balances... gently removes impurities for healthy, clear skin
• Sensitive Green Apple Peel ~ an apple a day keeps blemishes away...always voted #1 peel
• Blemish Clearing Serum ~ clear and prevent blemishes with powerful hydroxy fruit acids, raw cane sugar and salicylic acid Oil-Free
• Moisturizer ~ lightweight pomegranate moisturizer with a smooth matte finish...for blemish prone pores Eco-Bamboo Headband

 

 

 

 

 

Obagi CLENZiderm M.D. Acne Therapeutic System

CLENZiderm M.D. System is a prescription-strenght three -step anti-acne system. It uses a revolutionary new liquid-gel form of benzoyl peroxide in combination with salicylic acid that allows for deeper penetration t control acne.

 

 

 

 

DERMAdoctor Deluxe Acne Kit

Our exclusive "Deluxe Acne Kit" has been ideally selected for those who have acne. This kit takes the guess work away with regard to Acne Therapy. Includes the following five items...

• DERMAdoctor Ain´t Misbehavin´ Medicated AHA/BHA Acne Cleanser
• DERMAdoctor Ain´t Misbehavin´ Medicated Acne Control Serum
• Murad Acne Spot Treatment
• DERMAdoctor Tease Zone Oil Control Gel
• Tweezerman No-Slip Skin Care Tool

 

 

 

 

 

DERMAdoctor Picture Porefect Pore Minimizing Solution

While a pore's physical diameter cannot be changed, Picture Porefect is proven to give superior results in helping pores appear smaller - removes excess skin oils, crops out blackheads and smoothes out edges.

 

 

 

 

DDF Benzoyl Peroxide Gel 5% with Tea Tree Oil

Spot treatment of blemishes is easy and effective with DDF. This water-based benzoyl peroxide gel is easy to apply and absorbs quickly. This formulation manages occasional blemishes in a normal to oily skin condition with the added antiseptic qualities of tea tree oil.

 

 

 

 

 

 

DDF Sulfer Therapeutic Mask

• Unclogs pores Treats oily skin
• Clears blemishes
• Clean minty smell

This therapeutic medicated mask is for the treatment of acne. The anti-inflammatory properties of Sulfur combined with Aloe Vera, purified clays and aromatic extracts is useful in the management of oily skin and clogged pores. It reduces the severity of acne blemishes and allows the skin to heal. Frequent use also helps prevent new acne pimples from forming. Excellent for use on chest and back, as well as the face.

 

 

 

 

Boscia Willow Bark Breakout Treatment

Botanical Willow Bark gel helps provide relief from breakouts effectively and safely for sensitive skin. A unique anti-irritant, Willowherb, calms inflammation while Soapberry Peel, rich in saponin, cleans and purifies. The combination of Jojoba Leaf, a powerful antioxidant, Vitamin C, Vitamin E and other effective ingredients helps reduce redness, control oil, maintain a clear complexion and combat free radicals. Radiate health and beauty with bosica.

 

 

 

 

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