Treating acne with acid?

Salicylic acid is perfect for the treatment for getting rid of pimples. When you apply the product, it first removes the topmost layer of skin. Then it penetrates your pores and unclogs them by breaking down oils and dead skin cells, and thus eliminating the pimple. Another great thing about salicylic acid is that it is an anti-inflammatory, so it is also effective in reducing the appearance of pimples-- the redness and swelling-- while it is doing its magic on the pores.

Salicylic acid is VERY effective for treatment of acne. This stuff can get rid of pimples fast! The only drawback about this stuff is that even the over-the-counter products are pretty heavy duty, and that might be an issue for people with sensitive skin.

If you have sensitive skin, an excellent alternative to salicylic acid is glycolic acid. Glycolic acid is an acid that naturally occurs in fruit, and it is a little milder. It works by breaking up the bonds of those troublesome dead skin cells that gather on the surface of the skin, the very skin cells that clog pores and cause pimples to form.

Healthy habits prevent pimples??

There are some very simple things you can do to prevent acne breakouts. This stuff will work for some people more than others, it all depends on the severity of your acne problem.

Practice good hygiene. Keeping your body clean is very important for many reasons, and showering regularly can help to prevent pimples from forming on your body. Using a moisturizing body lotion will keep your skin in good condition and help to prevent body acne.

Take care of your face. You need to scrub your face if you want to keep those pores clean, and for God's sake do not use some crummy bar soap! You need to buy a good facial scrub, look for things like deep cleansing or deep exfoliating. In case you don't know, exfoliation is the process of cleaning up the dead skin cells that sit around on your face. Keeping in mind that pimples are caused by these dead skin cells clogging up your pores, it is easy to see how exfoliating your skin might be an important step in preventing breakouts and maintaining a clear complexion.

Exercise. It might sound a bit odd, but exercising regularly can in fact help to prevent acne. For one, it makes you sweat, and this is turn can help to keep your pores clean. Moreover, exercising has been shown to reduce stress, and it is widely believed that reducing stress can help to combat the bacteria that causes acne.

Getting rid of pimples with benzoyl peroxide

The use of benzoyl peroxide is one of the most tried an true ways of getting rid of pimples. There are a number of products available that contain benzoyl peroxide. You can buy this stuff over-the-counter at most pharmacies or online, although there are some stronger products which are only available by prescription only.

If you read my previous post, then you know all about sebum, and you also know that the unsightly inflammation associated with pimples is caused by certain bacteria that lives in the sebum. Well, the way benzoyl peroxide works is by killing that bacteria. So it basically attacks the inflammation at its source.

Benzoyl peroxide is very effective for getting rid of pimples. In fact, this stuff is the most highly recommended treatment for moderate to severe acne. Just keep in mind that it can take a while to see results with this stuff. Just give it a week or two, and you should start to notice big improvement. Be patient!