Acne is a common problem among teenagers.
But what exactly is acne and how can it be treated? The answer to the first question is simple: acne is a chronic condition of the skin that results in unsightly blemishes that teenagers are always looking for ways to cover up.
The answer to the second question is not so simple, as acne does not respond to various kinds of treatment and there is no such thing as an instant magic cure.
However, there are a few steps that you can try to lessen the symptoms of acne, or clear up acne altogether.
If you have oily skin, chances are your skin may prove to be an easy breeding ground for acne.
To counteract the oiliness, some ingredients in over-the-counter medications or medical prescriptions contain Salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide.
These ingredients dry out acne.
Unfortunately they can also dry out your skin, to an extent that previously healthy skin becomes itchy, scaly, and irritated, making acne worse.
Because of this, some people choose to use home treatments with the use of aspirin.
Aspirin is very closely related to salicylic acid, which is found in acne medications.
Aspirin contains acetyl salicylic acid, and it counteracts inflammation of the skin much like most acne medications, except for one significant difference: aspirin is gentler on the skin than benzoyl peroxide, which is normally found in over the counter medications.
BHA (Beta Hydroxyl Acid) can also be found in aspirin.
BHA works double, by unclogging pores and clearing up blemishes.
It's cheap and easy to make your own face mask to treat acne.
Since it doesn't contain harsh drying agents like benzoyl peroxide, a homemade face mask will not dry out your skin as quickly as store-bought medications; and it will work gently on your skin and help you achieve positive results.
You can try these recipes and start making your own homemade acne treatments right away.
Homemade acne treatment: Making A Facial Wash With Aspirin Take one aspirin, crush it into a fine powder, and dissolve it in some water.
You can use this as an acne treatment rinse.
The consistency should not be paste-like; you should be able to wash your face with it.
Rinse your face thoroughly with the facial wash and rub gently so that the tiny aspirin particles will penetrate your pores and exfoliate your skin.
Rinse thoroughly with warm water, and pat dry gently to avoid causing redness and irritation.
Home made acne treatment: Making A Face Mask With Aspirin Take an aspirin, crush it and add a little water to make a paste.
Apply a generous amount of paste to your acne liberally, and rinse it off when the mask begins to flake and peel, which is after about 10-15 minutes from the time of application.
Aspirin contains anti-inflammatory agents which should lessen the redness and the size of your acne.
Caring for your skin using the homemade acne treatments you made using aspirin; using cleansers especially formulated for acne; and keeping your skin clean and healthy; will help fight your acne and prevent future breakouts.
Another thing you can do to prevent future acne breakouts is to make sure you keep your face clean and not greasy at all times.
With a little bit of care and a little bit of patience, you can say goodbye to your acne forever and say hello to clear, healthy skin!