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    How to Get Rid of Pimples and Skin Blemishes

    By on Wednesday, December 7th, 2011 | No Comments

    By Janice Tham

    A big pimple appearing on the face the day of a big event is likely to be distressing. Pimple on your back, though out of sight, are painful. No one wants to be plagued with pimples anywhere. There is no need to suffer unnecessarily. You can get rid of pimples and with proper care, keep the breakouts minimal.

    A pimple begins in a pore of your skin. A healthy pore is clean and unblocked. The problem begins when dead skin cells and oil clog up your pore. Bacteria then breeds in the mix causing an inflammation or irritation which we see as a pimple. That is why you should not pick your pimples as you can end up spreading the bacteria, leading to more pimples.

    Your skin is not without its defense. It has an acid mantle that bacteria finds inhospitable. However, when you wash your face, you also wash away that layer of protection and your skin takes half to one hour to regenerate that protection. It then makes sense to use a moisturizer or toner after washing your face, to restore your skin’s protection.

    That said, to get rid of pimples, you have to unclog the pores and keep a layer of protection to deter bacteria from building up.

    The best way to unclog your pores is to exfoliate. It could be a physical exfoliation via a grainy scrub, or a chemical one using AHA or salicylic acid to dissolve the ‘glue’ that makes the dead skin cells stick to the pore walls. Go for something gentle so you do not irritate your skin further.

    Next, you need to kill the bacteria. Did you know you could go to your family doctor to get your acne and boils treated? He would typically prescribe an antibiotic cream and a course of antibiotics. That works because when the bacteria responsible for the inflammations is eliminated, your pimples and boils would go a way. The problem with pimples is that after you finish the antibiotics and if your immune system is still unable to control the bacteria growth on your skin, the pimples would return. A long term course of antibiotics stretching over months might not appeal to everyone.

    There are other ways to get rid of the bacteria. Over the counter preparations and acne treatments from Clinique, Clarins and other beauty brands are effective too. Some of the ingredients to look out for include benzoyl peroxide which is found on many of the cheaper over the counter acne preparations. What benzoyl peroxide does is to force oxygen into the pore making it inhospitable for bacteria to live in, killing the acne bacteria which hates oxygen. Salicylic acid is another ingredient that works by unclogging the pores. Tea tree oil kills the bacteria outright. These are just some of the possible ingredients you might find in your acne preparations.

    For boils, applying a drop of tea tree oil on each boil every 2 hours may be enough to kill the bacteria and bring down the boil. But don’t fool around with boils. These can develop into abcesses which may need surgery, so see the doctor as soon as possible if you have a boil.

    About the Author: The bottom line is this. You don’t have to live with pimples. Treat your blemishes quickly. Be proactive and get acne skincare to banish the pimples, or see a doctor about it. More skincare advice from http://www.cosmetics-online.org the health and beauty portal.

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    The Hassle Of Acne And Pimples

    By on Thursday, December 1st, 2011 | No Comments

    By Niall Roche

    Do you have a big pimple on your forehead? You might want to take care of it before it gets worse. Oh no, it’s too late for that. Quicker than a flash, you are swarmed with blackheads and whiteheads taking over all parts of your face and forehead. You will wake up and wonder what happened to your complexion? I will share with you what happened to you; one simple word, puberty. Before you know it, those bothersome teen years are right on top of you.

    Everyone knows what those teen years bring. Pimples! Let’s face it; you’re going to be stuck with some big time problems with trying to battle it out against acne and zits. It’s virtually undeniable. The majority of the population is struck down with some sort of skin problem during their teen years (and some later in late too). All of it begins in those wonderful years of puberty. Does this sound fun? If you haven’t hit puberty yet and don’t know about pimples and zits, trust me it’s no fun at all. It’s best to suit up and be ready to battle the problem when it invades your life. So, what are you going to battle the purple pimple invaders with?

    How much do you know about pimples and zits? Do you understand how then end up on your face? Pores are the root of all evil in this invasion of pimples and acne. Did you know that there are approximately 10,000 skin pores on your face alone? Brace yourself for the bad news. On occasion our sensitive pores get clogged up with grime, oil and dirt like dead skin. This clogging creates the problem of acne or pimples. The invasion happens and then you’re stuck getting rid of blemishes. Typically, it takes about a week for the pimples to complete a full cycle. You can speed up this cycle time with good prescription medication. Although, the best course of action for handling acne is to keep them from showing up in the first place. Prevention is the primary key here. Prevention cannot be stressed enough. It truly boils down to how you look after your skin – be it sensitive or otherwise.

    Are you ready for the battle to keep acne or pimples from showing up on your precious face? The battle begins with a proper cleaning solution. You will want to use a cleanser that is ideal for your face without drying it out. Essentially, you want a cleanser that will kill the nasty bacteria but not destroy your face in the process. The second step in the battle is to obtain a topical cream, gels, astringents or medications of some sort. Typically you can find these topical treatments at your local store. The important thing is to learn which of these products will work best for you. So, jump online and find out the latest information that is available for acne or pimples. Determine the best solution for battling them today!

    About the Author: Raise your acne awareness today and discover more about acne causes and treatments. Article source: http://www.AcneorPimples.com

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    Get Rid Of Your Pimples – Seek Acne Help

    By on Wednesday, November 23rd, 2011 | No Comments

    By Luke Cameron

    I don’t get why most people regard high school as the happiest part of their lives. I mean, with all the growing pains, identity crises, raging hormones and hellish zits, who would ever think that high school is fun? All that and still, the desire to belong to the ‘it’ crowd which I later came to realize is just a bunch of long legs, beautiful hair and nothing more. I’m more than thankful that I’ve already passed that stage. High school kids act like they have the world on their shoulders, when all they have to focus on is how to get a passing grade and zits.

    Actually, I find it funny to think that pimples start to come out when you least want them to. Just imagine asking someone to be your date for spring dance when pimples are slowly devouring what’s left of your once baby-smooth skin. Admit it, you needed serious acne help during those days. But don’t worry because other people shared your problem. Now do you still miss high school?

    But sometimes, even when puberty has passed and you’ve overcome all your insecurities and identity crisis, pimples still stay with you. Are you one of the people who needs acne help? If so, then there might be something about your skin type. It might be naturally oily that leads to the appearance of pimples. If your oil glands are so active, it tends to produce excess oil which may clog pores, hence, skin breakout. But don’t worry because you can solve this with some acne help. Acne help suggests some substance to apply to your skin which can minimize oil production and remove dead skin cells. Some of these products include Proactive solution and Differin.

    With proper application, you can clear your skin of dead skin and thus, decrease acne. As a matter of fact, my wife also needed acne help because of breakouts on her chin. Those annoying pimples were driving her crazy so much that we had to seek acne help from a professional dermatologist. The doctor prescribed Differin cream to my wife and in just a matter of days, we’ve seen significant difference. Seeking for acne help really solved her pimple problems.

    The internet also offers a lot of acne help on dealing with breakouts. It provides a lot of information from your skin type to pimple treatment that will surely help you get rid of those zits.

    About the Author: Luke Cameron is owner of Lads Booth. – an online magazine offering news, tips and articles just for guys. His website can be found at: http://www.ladsbooth.com and http://www.acnecorner.com

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    Acne – Top Seven Myths About Pimples

    By on Thursday, November 17th, 2011 | No Comments

    By Ken Black

    We all know how annoying and embarrassing acne can be, not to mention how hard it is to get rid of for most people. It affects millions of folks worldwide, especially those under the age of thirty, but even adults are affected. But, why does it keep coming back? Well, do not believe everything you read or hear.

    Here are the top seven Acne Myths :

    1. Popping pimples gets rid of them – no, sorry, that just does not work. When you pop a zit the germs and bacteria that cause it go under your skin. This can cause pain, redness, swelling and even infection. If you keep doing it, another possible problem that can develop is scaring which can be permanent.

    2. Chocolate and fried foods cause pimples – although this sounds logical, it is also not true, which is a good thing if you love eating chocolate and the occassional hamburger or fried chicken. No studies have proven this and it may be only a psychological belief that this is true. Of course, it sure will not help if you have greasy hands and wipe them on your face while eating – that will not help.

    3. Stress causes blemishes – not true either. Stress is a part of life, more now than likely anytime in history, and certainly a growing up and for that matter, all your life. Do you worry about tests at school, or your performance in sports events, or problems at home ? Will these things cause your body to explode with skin flare-ups ? No, fortunately, this is a falsehood – a good thing too, or we would all be visiting a dermatologist on a regular basis.

    4. Exposure to the Sun will eliminate acne – I have to tell you that I too believed this one. The sun will damage your skin and cause it to become dry, burned and irritated and can even put you at risk for skin cancer later in life. This myth came about mostly because as your skin gets a tan, it becomes darker and pimples and zits are less noticeable.

    If you need to be out in the sun, use sunscreen with an SPF factor of at least 30 and do not forget to wear sunglasses and a hat.

    5. Washing your face as much as possible will clear your skin – not a bad idea to wash your face and the rest of your body on a regular basis too (your family, friends and co-workers will be happy you did – just kidding of course) too, but, this will not by itself do the trick.

    Washing your face will remove excess oil, dirt and even dead skin cells, but over-doing it or rough scrubbing will irritate the skin and dry it out, which makes things worse. Wash your face once or twice a day using a mild cleanser and dry your skin with a soft towel.

    6. Do not wear makeup – using noncomedogenic (will not clog pores and does not contain perfumes) makeup products in moderation should not be a problem.

    These products will not clog pores and some even contain contain acne fighting ingredients like benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid.

    7. Using more medicine is better – too much acne medicine can irritate and cause your skin to turn red, and may dry it out. Using more over the counter or prescription medication than is recommended will cause more harm than taking none at all. Also, drugs do have side effects like nausea, headaches, and other unpleasant reactions if you overdo it. Best to stick with the directions provided.

    As these seven myths have indicated, many things you might have imagined causing acne, actually do not. To get clearer skin, eat a well balanced diet and exercise. If you need to take something to help you clear your skin faster, talk to your physician or try one of the safer over the counter products first.

    About the Author: Ken Black is the owner of Acne-Treatments-101.com, a site about how to make your skin more beautiful. To clear your skin, click here for an Acne Remedy.

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