Friday, December 26, 2008

Acne Scar Reduction a Boost To Self Confidence!

By P. Valentine

Acne affects most people at some point in their life, although some people have rosaecia a related condition.Acne can actually be made up of conditions such as blackheads, whiteheads, pimples or cystic acne. The common place it is found is on the face, other places are the back, neck, arms or chest.

As many as 8% of the population are affected by pimples but it is not always acne. Acne involves mainly individuals from the age of 12 to about 24 years old, however it can also affect people from baby right through to adults. As the years go by, it seems more people than ever before are affected by acne .

Everyone can see unsightly blemishes on your face so self confidence can quickly be deflated by acne. As soon as you walk into a room you feel uncomfortable, because you think they are noticing your acne condition. Many people resort to make up so it will be less noticeable.

The truth is most people dread getting pimples because of the embarrassment of the way they look. Many young people try to pinch or squeeze them with bad results. Of course you can't do more wrong, because this damages the surrounding skin, spreads the infection and leads to acne scars.

Acne skin care should begin with gently washing of your face or affected area, with a mild soap or facial cleanser, especially if you wear make up. With dry skin you should use only plain warm water unless badly soiled. The old belief that you should strongly scrub your skin is a No because you will invite acne scars.

Do a little research to find a suitable acne treatment. With all the advances there are now lots of things you can use in acne treatment and prevention. A little work and some product knowledge should make it easier to choose the right acne treatment for you.

You can go online to do research on acne scar repair products or home remedies if that is what you prefer. There are a lot of home remedies when it comes to acne scar treatment. Natural home remedies do not have the side effects that chemical ones do and they are just as effective for treating acne.

Just in case you feel your self confidence and social life maybe impacted, you can use natural acne treatment . Vitamins, essential oils and anti-inflamatories can help heal, and reduce sebum production and inflammation. Go to a natural health store and find out what selection they have to offer for treating acne. - 17943

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