Understanding Acne Creams |
Acne is a skin disorder that can be extremely distressing, and while many teenagers are
affected by acne during adolescence when testosterone levels are raised, acne can affect people
of all ages.
Caused by excessive sebum production and partial or complete blockage in the pores, acne can affect
both men and women, at any age, at any stage of their lives. Today, there are many different acne
creams and acne treatments available, but choosing the right one can be a complicated process. Like most
beauty products, there is no mathematic formula to determine which acne creams and cleaners are best
for your skin disorder. The trial and error system of testing acne creams, cleaners and masks can
become an ongoing nightmare. We can provide you with an acne consultation via Skype
(find out more here)
and here is some useful information about acne creams.
How do acne creams work?
Most acne creams and acne treatments will go about skin recovery in the same way. Acne creams
contain specialist ingredients that are known to reduce inflammation of spots, prevent new spots from
forming, and also to prevent scarring. Many acne sufferers will trial cream after cream, in desperate
search of something that works for their skin type. Selecting acne creams with the right active
ingredients is the first step. If you would like a free consultation with an expert skin specialist,
we can help.
What ingredients do acne creams contain?
Finding the right acne creams and treatments has always been incredibly stressful because everyone is different, and so is their skin.
Our free acne consultation can help us
determine which acne creams, peels and treatments are right for you.
Here are some of the ingredients used in our acne skin treatments:
- Glycolic Acid - recommended for removing blackheads, open pores, decongesting acne skin, removing dry flaky patches, and is suitable for all skin types.
- Salicylic Acid - recommended for acne, oily skin, fine lines and wrinkles, and sensitive skin.
- Trichloroacetic Acid - works well for certain types of acne and skin conditions.
To find out more about different skin treatments, get a free acne consultation with us today.
Are there any self help tips?
Sometimes, it seems that nothing can be done to rid acne or other skin disorders. Here are some self help tips that could accelerate acne creams and skin treatments:
- Keep your skin clean to prevent new spots from forming.
- Wash your face twice a day with a gently cleanser. Make sure you are gentle on the skin and do not scrub too hard as this will cause irritation.
- Look after your health. Your lifestyle could affect your skin, so quitting smoking / drinking and eating healthily could help.
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