Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Can Glycolic Acid Help Your Acne And Is It Really Helpful?

By Kristie Ronalds


Acne breakouts are a skin problem in which the pores get blocked and sometimes inflamed wth pimples appearing as well. Glycolic acid is often recommended for acne problems but is it really very helpful?

The oils in the skin can clog up the pores resulting in acne so to treat this problem properly it is advisable to decrease the oil production. You also need to deal with any bacterial infection which has occurred within the skin and increase the skin cell turnover.

It is possible to help to reduce the oil on your skin by using oil free skin care products. You can use a product like Benzoyl peroxide to fight the infection as it has anti-bacterial agents. To increase skin cell turnover you can use glycolic acid as it helps to take off the dead skin on the top layer of skin allowing for the increase of new skin cells.

Concentrated glycolic acid is actually used by many industries as a rust removal agent, so you can see how it might be useful as a skin exfoliant. The strength of the acid that you would apply to the skin is of course much less than the concentrated amount, usually under 10%. However, because of its strength some doctors have concerns about patients self treating with glycolic acid.

There are a few types of acne which should not be treated with an exfoliating treatment. Acne Rosacea for instance, is in fact not acne even though its name suggests it is, this condition will not respond well to exfoliation treatment.

Should you suffer with pustules you should also steer clear of exfoliation as it can open up the pustules and spread the infection on the skin. By spreading the infection you will probably spread the acne and will soon have more pimples breaking out.

You can spend your life taking care of your acne and you might become successful in reducing it for quite a while, but new pimples can keep on showing up. It is better to treat your acne holistically so you can get rid of it entirely. You need to start by trying to find the cause of your acne to help you avoid it.

Take a look at any skin care products which you are currently using as well as hair products. Skin care products and hair products are a common cause of acne if your skin reacts to them. Cosmetics may also cause acne, especially if makeup is not washed off properly at the end of the day.

An unhealthy diet is another cause of acne. Foods that are high in sugar or high in saturated fats can contribute to the situation, so changing your diet to one which includes lots of vegetables and fruit should successfully lower your acne. Also make sure that you are drinking lots of water each day to purge any toxins from the body and also to keep your skin hydrated.

Have a good skincare routine by cleansing, toning and moisturising your skin daily. Always do this at night to wash off any makeup as well as washing off any dirt and sweat that has accumulated in the daytime.

If you're planning on using a glycolic acid acne cure, then seek advice from your doctor or a dermatologist first. Your doctor will let you know if he thinks this kind of treatment would be beneficial for you.




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