Acne Treatments

Natural and Organic Face Care Tip # 5

Acne Treatments

Let me start at the beginning… In my teen years, I started getting acne, which turned into some scarring and years of frustration. When I was pregnant with my daughter, it got so awful that someone actually asked me if I had shingles.  Since then my acne has cleared up a lot, but I still get occasional hormonal breakouts, especially around my chin and jawline.

When I first started trying to treat my acne, I would buy the strongest products I could find and use them religiously. I tried them all but the harsh ingredients would dry my face out, and then I would have to moisturize like crazy to not look like a dried-up raisin. It was a constant, annoying cycle that never really cleared up the acne.

Reference: https://www.webmd.com/

Acne Treatments That Work

Acne is the most common skin problem in the United States. It often appears as an outbreak of pimples on your face. But it can also show up on your chest, neck, back, or shoulders.

While you can cover a rash on your chest or arm with clothes, it's hard to hide bumps and blemishes on your face. Plus, they can be painful. They can affect your mood and make you self-conscious.

Acne occurs when a pore gets clogged with oil and dead skin cells. It can affect people of all ages. But there are treatments that can help. The trick is finding what works best for you.

While a pimple will eventually go away, if you have outbreaks a lot, the skin problem that brings it on typically won’t go away by itself. And if you don’t treat it, you could end up with scars.

Read full article here: https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/acne/acne-treatments-that-work#1

Note: When I first started this routine, I did have a few breakouts due to the deep cleaning of my pores. Don’t be worried if you notice breakouts or more oily skin within the first two weeks or so. Keep up with the routine, and once your pores are clear of the gunk that’s been hiding in them and your skin gets used to the oils and balances, you will start seeing much clearer, softer, smoother, healthier skin. I have been so much happier and less embarrassed by my skin, and even when I apply makeup I can tell it goes on smoother and looks so much better.

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Have you read my previous post? Check it here: Natural and Organic Face Care Tip # 4