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Millions of people around the world suffer from acne on a daily
basis. It isn't just a problem that strikes teenagers; adult
acne is a concern for both men and women of virtually any age.
This widespread occurrence makes it very difficult to pinpoint
the exact causes of acne, however, it is known to be a hormone
related problem and is therefore more common in people with
higher hormone levels. The severity of acne can vary depending
on the patient but left untreated it can leave nasty scars that
will remain for a long period of time.
Be careful about which moisturizers and cleaners you use on your
skin. If you already suffer from acne this is especially
important. Choose a mild cleanser and apply it twice a day to
the acne infected areas. There are several specialist cleansers
ideally suited to this task.
Tempting though it may be you should try to avoid squeezing and
picking. This can result in open sores that can easily become
infected. By picking acne there is a good chance you will make
it last longer. Ordinarily you can expect an acne pimple to last
a week or more.
As well as a healthy diet and lots of water there are also
vitamin and nutritional supplements you can take that will also
assist in beating acne. Vitamins A, C and E are particularly
helpful and combining these with zinc orotate is sure to have an
effect.
A bad diet is proven to cause acne, so sticking to a well
balanced diet will certainly help clear up or prevent acne.
Garlic and onions can be particularly helpful because these
contain sulphur. Drinking lots of purified water can also be
very effective, rehydrating the skin and improving your glands.
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