by Amy Ried
Moisturizer is probably the most underappreciated component to your everyday acne regimen. We all know that cleanser is important, as it removes dirt and oil from our skin, and the topical medication is obviously essential. However, most of us figure that we don't need moisturizer.
For most people, it makes little sense to moisturize our skin when it is already oily. It seems this would make the problem worse if anything. If this dilemma caused you to completely eliminate moisturizer from your regimen, you may be missing out on clear skin. The smallest details can have an immense bearing on the success of your treatment.
To this day, people continue to buy the notion that oily skin is what causes acne. No part of this statement is true. If you look hard enough, you can find hundreds of people with a clear complexion that have oily skin. So, why is this statement held as credible? Oily skin happens to coincide with another condition, dry skin. The body produces additional amounts of oil (or sebum) when our skin is not hydrated or dry. So it is not the oil that creates the problem, but rather the irritation from the lack of moisture. Oil is not moisture, it just helps seal in whatever existing moisture there is. Irritation and acne do not make for a nice combination.
What people unknowingly do when they rule out moisturizer is deprive their skin of much needed moisture. Your skin suffers even more from the ordeal when you use cleansers and acne topicals. You are doing it a big disservice by choosing not to use a moisturizing product.
The bottom line is this. If you've been negligent in sticking to your regimen, as outlined by the instructions included in you acne treatment kit, or those provided by your dermatologist, you need to reform your habits now. An immense improvement can come about. Apply a non-comedogenic moisturizer before or after your acne topical and your skin will eventually stop pestering you with new breakouts.
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October 10 2009 | Acne | 1 Comment »
by Richard Kurtz
Parenting can be made all the more difficult when acne comes into the picture. It can be problematic providing tips to your children especially since many baby boomers never had to deal with pimples as children. Teens that suffer from this condition need all the support and guidance they can get. Problems like teasing at school because of pimples can set the stage for future issues. For some reason, there is this tendency for parents to treat acne like just any other stage in life that will eventually subside. This the wrong attitude to adopt. If you want to see your child achieve clear skin, we have some effective strategies to share.
Quick and consistent treatment is key in stopping pimples. If your child asks you to buy an acne medication, don't refuse by saying it will subside on its own or jokingly suggest that they pop their pimples. This is not an effective strategy and could end up scarring your child later in life. What you should instead do is visit your local store and browse the various acne treatments with your son or daughter. Ask the pharmacist for some advice, or search the internet for product reviews before actually heading to the store. Don't fall for the clever marketing ruses of acne product makers, which like to include misleading graphs on their products and such. Nearly all over the counter products contain similar ingredients. Anything with benzoyl peroxide is a sure bet, but the lowest concentration you can find will reduce irritation.
When your child has finally commenced with treating their lesions, you need to keep a close eye on them. After all, you need to have a plan b ready to go. If you observe improvement, let them know. This will be a self-confidence boost. If things are headed in the other direction, just take a mental note for future reference. Ensure that your son or daughter is not missing applications or using the medications improperly. The skin will initially purge in the first few weeks, so new breakouts will occur. Rest assured that this is a normal part of the process. You child should proceed with treatment.
While waiting for everything to come together, make sure to constantly communicate with your child to check on their emotional status. Are they being bothered at school or for some reason feeling less self-confident? If so, give them some tips to overcome these hurdles. The more emotional assessments you conduct, the better decisions you will be able to make in terms of treatment if any are warranted.
Three months following the start date of your treatment, you will need to conduct an evaluation of the situation. Are breakouts still coming at full force, or have they subsided? Is your child suffering emotionally from the outbreaks? If so, it is probably time to speak with a dermatologist. These physicians trained in skin care can prescribe powerful creams and antibiotics to combat the disease. If your child skin has cleared, you've done a wonderful job! The key to helping your son or daughter overcome their obstacles is to be supportive and encouraging of them the entire time, and acne is no exception.
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October 05 2009 | Acne | No Comments »