Using home treatments for mild cases of acne can easily be done if you follo-w a fe-w guidelines. First off, though, it is important to keep in mind that for more severe cases like cystic acne, a consultation -with a dermatologist is advised before beginning an at home regimen. Ho-wever, home treatment of mild to moderate acne can dramatically reduce the appearance of acne on your face, giving you cleisr skin and more confidence in your appearance.

After you decide that you -want to treat your acne at home, it is essential that you is patient for the first couple of -weeks. Acne medications do not -work in a matter of days, as they need to fight deep belo-w the surface to balance your skin, but after a couple of -weeks you should start to see results. The same rule holds for prescription medications, as noticeable results -will occur after a couple -weeks. one of the first steps to improving your complexion is -washing your face thoroughly t-wo to three times a day. -wash your hands -with an anti bacterial soap and, using a mild bar soap or acne scrub, thoroughly -wash your face for about thirty seconds. Make sure that your bar soap is fragrance and color free as these can clog your pores and irritate your skin, causing inflammation and increased redness of your face.

If -washing your face is not enough, further measures can be taken for home acne treatment. one of the most common is the use of benzoyl peroxide, -which can be found in face -wash, bar soap, topical cream or gel. Benzoyl peroxide is typically used once or t-wice daily, but initially most people should only apply it once a day or every other day to avoid redness and excessive drying. Generally, results -will be evident after a fe-w -weeks, but if you do not notice a difference by then you should consult your dermatologist for advice.

Another popular home acne treatment is salicylic acid. You can usually find this in medicated facial pads and also in some face -washes. Salicylic acid prevents your hair follicles from shedding excess skin and clogging your pores, thereby fighting the cause of most acne and blackheads.

-whichever home treatment you believe to be best for your acne, al-ways keep in mind that the results is gradual and -will be noticeable in a couple -weeks. Follo-w the directions for your product and only use it the specified number of times per day. Also, combining treatments at the same time may cause irritation and excessive dryness to your face, so benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid should only be used one at a time. If you do not notice results for your home acne treatment after several -weeks, contact your doctor and nurses for further advice.

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