Your Daily Acne Treatment Blog

There is a new acne skin care solution out on the market every day it seems. Companies are coming at us from all angles saying they have the cure for our acne.

They try (and most of the time succeed) and take advantage of our vulnerable state of mind in order to make money.

Let me tell you one thing right now: 90% of acne sufferers only need one thing to clear their acne. No, it is not some new acne skin care solution. It is the fundamentals.

Think about when someone first starts to play basketball. They may want to make it to the NBA and be greater than Michael Jordan someday. But what is the one thing that all basketball players need in order to have the slightest chance at making it to the NBA?

They need to be able to dribble. They need to be able to shoot. They need to know how to pass the ball.

In other words, they need to learn the fundamentals. Without learning the fundamentals there is absolutely no chance they will even get close to making the NBA (or even a high school team). The fundamentals are the foundation for which they can build their skills upon to be great players.

So how does this pertain to acne?

Think about it for a second. You need to have a solid foundation of knowledge about how to control your acne. Without this there are no ways you will be able to successfully clear your acne. Having a solid understanding of the fundamentals of acne control is what many acne sufferers fail to do in their emotional state. This foundation will allow you to make informed decisions about which acne skin care solution is right for you (or if you really even need one).

From personal experience I can say that the best source for learning the fundamental skills of controlling acne is the guide, Acne Free in 3 Days. Here is where you will learn what you need to do in order to rid yourself of those blemishes and redness.

As I said before, 90% of acne sufferers will not need anything more than the fundamentals in order to clear their acne.

Stop believing what these acne companies are throwing at you. Learn and make informed decisions.

There are many natural ways to cure acne on sale today. However, most of them take a long time to take any sort of effect. It is because they do not address the underlying problem, the source of your acne.

Of all the natural ways to cure acne, there is one that works most effectively. This is known as a detoxification process in which you get rid of any toxins in your body.

The most well know method is to drink a lot of water daily. Drinking a lot of water allows you to flush all toxins out of your system. There are two down sides to this method:

1) You need to drink a lot of water (much more than 8 glasses per day) in order to flush out all toxins in your body.

2) The majority of acne cases are complex, therefore this method would have little effect.

The best thing you can do is put together an in-depth body detox plan. You can put together your own plan for free, but you will need to do a lot of research and go through somewhat of a “trial and error” process.

I personally chose to take another route which is purchase the information. It saved a lot of time so I could go ahead and start to clear my acne.

The best resource for learning about various methods of acne control is Acne Free in 3 Days. This guide will educate you on fundamental rules to acne control as well as give you an in-depth plan to clear your acne.

All that is left is to put the plan into use. This is where it will get “hard”. The detox plan inside takes discipline.

Surprisingly a lot of acne sufferers lack discipline when it comes to clearing their acne. This is the prime reason why they constantly waste their money on new natural ways to cure acne. They are looking for something that will clear their acne without doing a ton of work themselves.

Let me end the search. This type of treatment does not exist.

In order to get lasting results you are going to need to put some effort in. Success comes with work.

Take the time to put together a detox plan and kick it into action. Or, if you would rather just skip to the action, I would suggest Acne Free in 3 Days.

Either way you will get lasting clear skin.

Myth: Acne is a teenage ailment and will no longer be a problem when you reach adulthood.

True, it is usually associated with teenagers but many adults too suffer from acne, though the harshness may vary. Individuals over the age of 50 years rarely get acne. Five percent of women of the age of 40 years have acne, whilst in men it is only around 1 percent. It is estimated that about 75 percent of teenagers suffer from acne. Acne is said to be attributed to hereditary factors combined with many other factors.

Myth: Dirty skin or poor hygiene causes acne.

This is not true, however keeping the skin clean by gently washing and patting dry instead of rubbing dry as against vigorously scrubbing the skin when washing, would prevent the skin being infected by bacteria that give rise to acne.

Myth: Chocolates, fatty foods, pizza, fried foods and Coca-cola in the diet cause acne.

Scientific studies have shown that this is not the case. However consuming these, above-mentioned foods in moderation and eating a well balanced diet would be a healthier option. If, however you feel that eating a particular food/foods have an adverse effect on your acne, it is recommended that you avoid consuming these particular foods as they may be causing some allergic reactions. It has been found that foods with a high content of Iodine may aggravate the acne condition.

Myth: Stress causes acne.

Stress directly does not cause acne. However, stress could make the acne condition worse. Having acne as it is can be stressful for most and some medications used as a result of the treatment of stress may give rise to acne.

Myth: Sunbathing will help fight acne or improve the condition.

Sunbathing, instead of improving the condition could lead to other complications such as skin cancer, as sun exposure is the common cause for skin cancer and wrinkles.

Myth: Acne should be allowed to run its course.

This should not be the case today with the availability of so much knowledge and advanced treatment. Acne can be cleared up with the many products available today. However, if you have tried acne products and they have failed, then it is time you consulted your dermatologist.

Myth: Acne is caused by oily skin.

An oily skin could merely be a symptom of acne and not a cause. Generally, a person with acne has an oily skin, but is definitely not the cause of acne.

Myth: Acne is curable.

Though acne cannot be cured, it can be treated successfully to some extent.

Myth: You should not wear makeup if you have acne:

Not true. Make up does not cause nor does it aggravate the existing condition.

Myth: Acne can be caught by coming into contact with someone who already has it.

Totally false. Acne is not contagious

Myth: Having sex can give you acne.

This too is totally false. Even though testosterone, the sex hormone, is one of the major causes of acne, having sex definitely is not the cause of acne.

Myth: Scarring due to acne has no treatment.

Today, thanks to modern technology, one does not have to suffer with ugly scars for the rest of ones life. One can limit acne scarring by ensuring that it is treated as soon as it first begins to make an appearance.

Myth: The stronger the medicine used for acne treatment the better.

Generally, Benzoyl Peroxide is the widely prescribed medication for acne. A 2.5 percent of the medication is recommended as against a 5 to 10 percent of it. The 2.5 percent is found to be highly effective as well as gentle on the skin as against the 10 percent of it as it is harsh and it can dry out the skin and it also costs more money. Therefore if you a using a 2.5 percent Benzoyl Peroxide and it is working effectively, increasing the strength will not make it work better.

Myth: You can stop using your acne medication if it has all cleared up.

This is not recommended, as, if you stop your medication on your own too soon, it may cause your acne to come up again. Therefore, it is recommended you consult your dermatologist first before you take this action.