| What is acne? | | | | clogged pore, and benzoyl peroxide fights bacteria. |
| Acne consists of those terrible, red, swollen, | | | | Just make sure you smear enough of it, and use |
| pus-filled pimples which are the every woman's | | | | it often. Your skin will start clearing up. |
| worst nightmare. The most common form of | | | | Fight acne on your back by making sure you |
| acne is known as acne vulgaris, usually found on | | | | scrub your back with a loofah or rough cloth while |
| women with oily skin. Acne occurs most often | | | | showering, after applying soap. Giving your bath a |
| during puberty, because hormonal changes cause | | | | one minute scrub everyday will work wonders. If |
| a greater secretion of sebum or oil. The oil blocks | | | | you exercise, take a shower after your workout. |
| the pores, causing acne. Almost every woman will | | | | Don't wait too long, or the sweat will dry up and |
| experience a few acne pimples at some point in | | | | clog pores, only aggravating the acne. Apply |
| her life. | | | | benzoyl peroxide on your back as well. |
| There are various other factors that could cause | | | | Benzoyl peroxide is drying, so if your face or |
| acne. | | | | back feels very dry, realize that this is normal. |
| * Pores clogged by dirt or pollution. | | | | Once your face is clean, you can reduce the |
| * An undue amount of stress. | | | | amount of cream you apply, and your skin will |
| * Hormonal changes caused by menstruation. | | | | gradually return to normal. |
| * Too many soft drinks and too much fried food | | | | Other Treatment Options |
| or chocolates. | | | | Antibiotics: Acne can usually be treated by |
| * Do your parents have a pimple problem? Genes | | | | antibiotics. Some antibiotics for acne are very |
| could be a factor. | | | | strong, and have severe side effects. The hair |
| * Some forms of medication. | | | | may start falling, or the woman may even |
| * Dandruff or a greasy scalp. Certain types of | | | | experience difficulty during childbirth. Never, ever |
| products you use in your hair could also irritate | | | | take any acne medication that has been |
| your skin, causing acne. | | | | prescribed for another person. |
| While acne is commonly seen at adolescence, | | | | The pill: Some birth control pills can also help treat |
| many women get it during pregnancy as well, | | | | acne. This is because the hormones in the pill can |
| again due to hormonal changes. However, a few | | | | stabilize the hormones that are causing the oily |
| months after delivery the acne subsides as the | | | | sebum, which causes acne. |
| hormone levels normalize. Surprising as it may | | | | Lazer: Lazer treatments are also effective in |
| sound, many women get acne for the first time | | | | treating acne, but this is an expensive option. |
| in their mid-thirties or forties! This type of acne is | | | | However, acne medication could also make a |
| called acne rosacea. | | | | rather large hole in your pocket as well! |
| Benzoyl Peroxide Treatment | | | | Irritation: Avoid any form of irritation to your skin. |
| The next time you pick up a face wash or pimple | | | | Don't pick at it or touch it too much, avoid |
| cure cream read the list of ingredients to find out | | | | scrubbing it with a harsh cloth, keep hair away |
| if it contains benzoyl peroxide, very effective for | | | | from your face and never use substandard |
| fighting acne. Acne is bacteria, growing in a | | | | makeup. |