| In a market where there are quite simply too | | | | acne. Accutane is taken internally and is incredibly |
| many treatments available to count, those that | | | | effective. Unfortunately, there's the possibility of |
| suffer from acne have found out that a large | | | | some unpleasant side effects that should be |
| proportion of supposedly miracle cures actually | | | | taken into consideration before consumption. |
| have little or no effect whatsoever. | | | | Another topically-based treatment is Retin-A. |
| Because of the vast range of treatments | | | | Available either on prescription or as an |
| available, it isn't uncommon for teenage sufferers | | | | over-the-counter product, Retin-A can be used to |
| to actually grow out of the ailment before they | | | | treat acne, acne scarring, wrinkles, stretch marks |
| actually find a remedy that works for them! | | | | and skin discolouration. |
| To be effective, treatment must directly affect | | | | As well as chemical-based treatments, there's also |
| the actual causes of acne itself. The best | | | | a wide range of natural essential oil treatments |
| treatments on the market will do or more of the | | | | including Tea Tree Oil, Rosewood and Lavender. |
| following: | | | | Essential oil may need diluting, and it is best to use |
| - Decrease the amount of sebum production, and | | | | Grapeseed Oil to do this. |
| oily substance that secretes from the sebaceous | | | | Treating acne has really become a process of |
| glands. | | | | elimination, but following a procedure using only |
| - Reduce acne bacteria (bacteria P). | | | | tried and tested products should help find a |
| - Normalise the shedding of skin. | | | | suitable treatment much sooner. |
| - Eliminate the inflammation caused by acne. | | | | It is probably best to experiment with a range of |
| One of the best treatments on the market today | | | | essential oils to begin with, and this can be |
| is ProActiv, a product that has seen wide media | | | | followed up with a product like ProActiv if it |
| acclaim on both television and in newspapers. | | | | doesn't work. If you still have no success, it may |
| ProActiv is a complete skincare system consisting | | | | be worth trying a prescription alternative. |
| of cleansers, toners and repair lotion. The product | | | | It is worth noting that acne can sometimes occur |
| itself uses benzoyl peroxide as the active | | | | as a result of food allergies and it may be worth |
| ingredient and is available without prescription. | | | | visiting your doctor to be tested. Sometimes, just |
| Accutane is an incredibly strong treatment that | | | | a slight shift in your dietary plan is enough to rid |
| must be prescribed for treatment and will only be | | | | yourself of acne forever. |
| administered in cases of extreme or persistent | | | | |