Adult acne can be frustrating and embarrassing but there are many ways to treat it. Acne-fighting ingredients like salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide, and tea tree oil can work wonders for your skin. Your doctor can also recommend stronger treatments like retinoids or medication to treat your breakouts. To help stop breakouts, do your best to eat healthy to prevent the buildup of acne-causing oil in your pores.
Wash your face twice a day with a salicylic acid cleanser. With clean hands, lather a salicylic acid facial cleanser onto your skin. Rinse it off thoroughly. Pat your face dry with a clean towel to make sure your skin isn't exposed to any more bacteria.
You can purchase a salicylic acid cleanser online or in most drug stores.
Salicylic acid should be clearly labelled as a main ingredient on the packaging.
If your skin is very dry, wash only the acne-effected areas with the salicylic acid cleanser or alternate it with a gentle cleanser to avoid over-drying
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Apply a hot compress to your acne 3 times a day to open clogged pores.Run a clean cloth under warm water and wring it out thoroughly. Gently apply the cloth to your acne and hold it there for about 10 minutes. This will improve blood circulation to this area, helping to unclog the pores.
The compress should not be hot enough to scald your skin.
Spot treat blemishes with benzoyl peroxide gel or cream. Benzoyl peroxide kills acne-causing bacteria and exfoliates the skin to remove oil and dead skin cells. Start with a mild benzoyl peroxide treatment and move on to a stronger dosage if it is not effective. Apply benzoyl peroxide cream or gel directly to your acne with a clean finger 1-2 times daily.[3]
It is available in strengths ranging from 2.5% to 10%.
Start with a mild benzoyl peroxide treatment and move on to a stronger dosage if it is not effective.
Be careful when applying benzoyl peroxide as it can bleach hair and clothing on contact.
Possible side effects of using benzoyl peroxide include dry skin, redness, burning, and stinging.
There are many cleansers, moisturizers, and lotions with benzoyl peroxide, but it is better suited as a spot treatment given its strength.
Benzoyl peroxide creams and gels are available online, at pharmacies, and at some department stores.
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