Acne spots?
2008-3-5 17:11:59 by Skinskin
I had pretty bad acne as a teen and now I am in my early 20s. I dont break out too much but my skin is reddish and looks like scars or discoloration and I am guessing its from the acne. When I touch my skin its soft and smooth but doesn't look clear. Anyone tried any products that have helped this? Or any procedures, like facials or peels or something? Thanks.
Acne spots?this web page can help but ill just copy and paste it down for you. http://www.wikihow.com/Get-Rid-of-Acne
1. Stop popping the pimples and zits. This will only risk encouraging your acne to stay due to inflammation, irritation, and possibly infection. If a pimple comes up in a particularly bothersome place, learn how to target a single pimple. And if you're determined to pop, learn how to pop a pimple safely and properly.
2. Use a mild soap for sensitive skin. It can be designed for acne-prone skin or not, but you will want to treat your skin gently. You do not need harsh antibacterial soap, which can actually make your acne worse.
3. Remove dead skin cells regularly by exfoliating. Use a gentle scrub with natural exfoliants like ground walnut shells, or use an over-the-counter chemical exfoliant like salicylic acid and glycolic acid. Cocoa butter with ground walnut shell works well,too(It is a face wash.). Remember that over-exfoliating can actually increase the likelihood of acne by irritating the skin. Pat dry, rather than rubbing, since rubbing can cause irritation to the fresh skin you've just revealed.