When it comes to acne, we all want it gone as quickly as possible, so we buy maximum strength products. The problem with this is that in most cases it is overkill. Why swat a fly with a flyswatter when it will be just as dead if we use a sledgehammer? Because the sledgehammer will do some pretty significant damage to the table the fly landed on. Similarly, when we use too strong a concentration of benzoyl peroxide, we may get rid of the zit quickly, but the rest of the skin suffers. Thus, the benzoyl peroxide trap. We have acne, we treat the acne with maximum strength product, the pimples clear up, then the skin dries out and becomes uncomfortable, we stop using the acne product, and the pimples come back. It's an endless circle, unless . . .
Although benzoyl peroxide works well, reactions can happen so it is suggested that any skin care product containing this should not have more than 5.5 percent of the active ingredient; should a reaction occur, products containing alpha hydroxyl acid are generally safer. It is not always possible to find an acne skin care product that works first time; however, if nothing you try seems to work, you should contact a dermatologist. If you do need to see your doctor or skin care specialist then he may give you a prescription for antibiotics or special ointments.
One of the first things that anyone has to learn, even if they have a clear skin and want to maintain it that way, is to have a regular routine of cleaning, toning and moisturizing their skin. Whether you live in the suburbs and are surrounded by fresh air and greenery, of in the midst of pollution, it does not matter. These three steps should be maintained like a ritual. What you use for cleansing and moisturizing largely depends on your skin type. For an oily skin use a cleanser or a mild soap that is not too rich, similarly the moisturizer should also be a light one. If you have a dry skin then use a more creamy face wash and a rich moisturizer. Olive oil is a good cleansing agent and so is yogurt. However if your skin is oily, then use cotton wool dipped in cucumber juice to which a few drops of lime juice has been added. You will have to avoid the lime juice if you have eruptions as this will cause a burning sensation. Cucumber juice is a good astringent too, which can be supplemented with rose water also. As a moisturizer yogurt, honey or fresh cream will work wonders. For those who have acne, honey would be most suitable as this also has healing powers and removes scars.
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