Learn How To Get Rid Of Acne Without Treatment

Everyone is searching for the magical acne cure in the hope that, at last, their acne can be cured. However this quest is doomed to failure, because even the best acne treatments can only bring temporary relief from acne. Disappointed? Well don't be because this is actually good news. It means we can stop wasting money on harsh and sometimes dangerous acne remedies and find a permanent solution. A solution that comes from within the body itself.

To understand why treatments are of temporary value only, we need to understand what really causes acne. Most acne is triggered by hormones secreted by the adrenal glands at the time of puberty. This causes the sebaceous glands to produce more oil, or sebum than usual. This mixes with dust and dead skin cells to form a plug which clogs the pores leading to pimples or comedones.

Closed comedones are known as whiteheads and open ones are known as blackheads. These can become infected and inflamed leading to pimples, cysts and nodules when combined with the normal bacteria that lives on our skin. Squeezing blackheads can also lead to inflammation and infection so it's important to keep you hands off if possible!

Common areas affected by acne are the face, chest, upper back and shoulders as these contain the greatest number of sebaceous glands. However it is the acne that affects the face which causes the most misery, especially among teenagers. Some young people feel awkward in social situations thinking that everyone is looking at them and although that probably isn't true, it can seriously undermine their confidence.

Acne doesn't stop at teenagers though, it can strike at any age. Adult acne may also be brought on by hormonal changes that occur at pregnancy or menopause. It also requires a whole body or holistic approach.

Acne scars can be the result of serious acne and remain even when the acne has healed. People think there is nothing they can do about scarring without resorting to expensive treatments such as an acne scar laser treatment or micro-dermabrasion, however mild acne scarring can be eliminated without resorting to these types of treatments

Can we still use acne treatments? Yes of course but please don't use an over the counter acne treatment like those currently sold in pharmacies. These are harsh on the skin and may actually make the condition worse. They also cost a lot of money, especially when you have to keep buying them again and again, or buying new ones because the old ones don't work any more! Using these products or even prescription acne medications are not recommended at all during pregnancy.

Which are the best acne treatments that won't harm your skin? Natural acne treatment, while still having only a temporary effect, can safely soothe your skin and heal your acne while your other lifestyle changes are taking effect.

How to get rid of acne without treatment? There's really only one way and that's with a 'whole body' approach which takes into account diet, lifestyle and our skin care routine. Although this may sound like a long term solution it can work fairly fast, but you do need to do it properly. You can have smooth beautiful acne free skin sooner than you think.


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Don't waste your money on harsh acne treatments, they can actually make the problem worse and even the best acne treatments will only work temporarily. Could you even get rid of acne without treatment? Find out at Get Rid of Acne Without Treatment Wendy Owen (Dip Holistic Health) is a holistic health therapist with an extensive knowledge of natural remedies and safe skin treatments.