There is nothing more stressful that wanting to look radiant on an upcoming event and find in your face an acne outbreak just a few hours before it takes places. Although there are over the counter lotions and ointments that promising you immediate results vanishing acne as soon as you apply then on your skin, these products only mask the problem but do not resolve it as is easy as publicity want to make us believe.
However that does not mean that such products are not effective in the treatment of acne, but only that will not act on your skin as fast as you can see on TV. Choosing your cosmetics carefully is the best way to avoid those unwanted acne outbreaks along with a good skin cleaning routine.
Acne can be the result of many contributing factors, including leave make up on your face when you go to sleep or not washing your face thoroughly. A combination of a good skin cleaning routine with hypo-allergenic cosmetics will reduce your chances of needing an emergency "acne masker."
Washing your face with a mild neutral soap rather than harsh scrubbing your face is much better. Clean your skin religiously every night regardless you wore make-up or not during the day and if your skin is substitute soap for a creamy make up remover or lotion with no irritant substances.
Treat your skin gently and once a week use an exfoliating treatment to remove dead skin. Exfoliators unplug also your pores and you can shave your skin to remove dead skin flakes, but use shaving cream to avoid skin irritation. Even though if your skin is already inflamed or infected at the acne area.
Review your cosmetics arsenal and get rid of heavy creams, oil and oil free products as well as coal tar and its derivatives. If your pores are clogged think of a natural peel-off masque made at home with pepine slices. While the intake of refined sugar is not good for acne, sugar can serve to scrub your face mixed with a little of water to make soft pulp.
However, remember that your hormones contribute with acne flairing up whenever changes in your body or emotions occur. Incidentally, hormone treatment can also be used to eliminate or reduce acne. Nonetheless, the use of hormones is not yet fully researched and it is always advisable talk to your doctor before starting any hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
When it comes to your beauty, there are tons of cosmetics that help you to put remedy to acne, but beware of those products with fragrances because they can irritate the infected skin. Along with cosmetics, remember to keep handy skin care products for your nightly cleaning routine.
Some products have been tested in laboratories and are recommended by dermatologists including Neutrogena products, PhytoMe Acne Gel, Astara Blue Flame Purification Mask, Acne Dry Spot, pHisoderm 4-Way Daily Acne Cleanser, and Bjore Blemish Bomb, which is not an acne cure but a patch that work on alleviating your skin overnight.