If you search the internet for “acne remedy“, you will find thousands of sites that offer suggestions. Some of these sites may even have hundreds of suggestions on them. While some of the remedies may work, others seem to be very extreme in nature.
One person suggests massaging in coconut milk every night before going to bed, while another suggest using soy sauce on the acne.
One mixture sounded like a good way to keep vampires and members of the opposite sex away. It was to use garlic paste on the face where there were outbreaks of acne. Another seemed more appropriate as the ingredients for a gourmet meal than a natural acne solution. There were suggestions for several spices as remedies.
One ingredient that has proven effective for over thirty years is benzyl peroxide. It prevents new outbreaks and dries old ones. It is effective at preventing scarring of the face, along with the back, chest and neck.
Adults with acne should avoid benzyl peroxide containing products, as they tend to dry the skin too much. Instead, adults should choose products that contain salicylic acid. These products are gentler on the adult skin as they are not as drying as those that contain benzyl peroxide.
One new acne remedy uses light to treat the problem. The acne light has filters that produce light in two different wavelengths. On the red end of the spectra, light causes healing of former acne outbreaks. On the blue end, bacteria is killed. This bacteria on the face can lead to clogging of the pores and build up of the oils in the pores that cause acne. Persons using light therapy must be dedicated to a cure, as they do not begin to see an improvement for about eight weeks after beginning the therapy.
Begin by trying the over the counter products or even some home remedies. If none of these treatments works, make an appointment to see a dermatologist. He can help you to lessen the permanent effects of acne.