By now, almost everybody has seen the late night and early morning acne infomercials with Jessica Simpson and Sean \"Diddy\" Combs. I guess they figure, if a celebrity trusts something, then so should you. The promises made for the product sound surreal, and yet for many people it may be just the cure they`re looking for. Even so, it may not be for everybody.
One of my daughters who had acquired a bad case of acne in recent years, tried the infomercial solution, and it didn`t work on her at all. Being a young teenager, she was beset by acne breakouts and needed a solution fast. But unable to find a quick solution, we ended up going to the local dermatologist for acne information and answers. The doctor gave her a prescription for a cream and an oral medication. After following his instructions for a couple weeks, her acne had virtually departed. This was the right solution for her, but it may not be for you - because we`re all different.
Here are some general tips that I`ve discovered over the years:
1.If you have oily skin - it`s best to take a medicated acne product or one in gel form.
2.If you have dry skin - you`ll probably do better with the acne cream form and medicated products with benzoyl peroxide or salycic acid.
3.If you have both oily AND dry skin (combined type) - you will probably need a combination of oily skin gels and dry skin acne creams to apply to different parts of your fact according to the skin condition there.
4.If you have sensitive skin - you will more than likely need less intense concentrations of either dry, oily, or combined-type treatments.
5.If you have skin pain because of acne - you should get personal attention from a dermatologist.
So many people struggle with skin afflictions on a regular basis. With the advances in science, you`d think that the acne problem would have been solved long ago and that acne would be a pale memory. Unfortunately the age-old confidence destroyer is still around and going strong.
Today, reaching middle age, I find myself in a new situation when it comes to unsightly blemishes. Now I find that my skin tends to be a bit oily and I have acne breakouts after moisturizing my face. One of the few things I look forward to as I get older is the absence of acne.