5 Tips For Getting Rid of Acne

 By now, just about everyone has seen the late night and morning acne commercials featuring Jessica Simpson and Sean "Diddy" Combs. I think they think that if a celebrity trusts something, so do you. The promises made about the product sound surreal, and yet for many people, it may be exactly the cure they are looking for. However, it may not be for everyone.

One of my daughters, who developed severe acne in recent years, tried a promotional product and it didn't work at all. When she was a teenager, she suffered from acne and needed a quick fix. But unable to find a quick fix, we turned to a local dermatologist for information and answers to acne questions. The doctor prescribed a cream and medicine to take by mouth. Following her instructions for a couple of weeks, her acne was practically gone. It was the right decision for her, but it may not work for you because we are all different.

Here are some general tips I've found over the years:

If you have oily skin, it is best to use an acne treatment or gel.

If you have dry skin, you're probably better off with a form of acne cream and treatment products with benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid.

If you have oily and dry skin (combination type), you will probably need a combination of gels for oily skin and acne creams for dry skin to apply to different parts of your face depending on your skin condition.

If you have sensitive skin, you will most likely need less intense concentrations of dry, oily or combination treatments.

If your skin hurts due to acne, you should see a dermatologist.

Many people struggle with skin conditions on a regular basis. With the development of science, one might think that the problem of acne was solved long ago and acne will remain just a pale memory. Unfortunately, the old trust destroyer still exists and continues to operate.

Today, having reached middle age, I find myself in a new situation when it comes to unsightly blemishes. Now I have found that my skin tends to be a bit oily and I get acne after moisturizing my face. One of the few things I look forward to when I'm older is the absence of acne.