Effective Acne Prevention

Acne is a skin condition that tends to present itself at the onset of puberty resulting in tens of thousands of UK teenagers suffering from it each year. It is caused by inflammation of the small oil glands or sebaceous glands. These surround the fine hairs on the face.

Acne can be a distressing condition for a teenager but the good news is that it normally fades by the time you reach your mid-20s. Sadly, for some people this is not always the case and a few may continue to have acne well into adulthood. Women can be especially susceptible to the occasional bout of acne because of the hormonal changes that they experience during the menstrual cycle and  pregnancy.

To help prevent acne arising an appropriate hygiene scheme is a must; you should begin by determining your skin type. Look at the amount of oil on your skin and establish if your skin type is dry, normal, combination or sensitive. A healthy skin needs some oil to help maintain a healthy looking complexion. You may be more susceptible to acne if your hormone levels give you excessively oily skin; the area around your nose is a place to watch. It is important that you wash your face at least twice a day with a product that has been especially formulated for this purpose. Don’t be tempted to use normal soap as this can make matters worse.

There are several good acne skin care products on the market. Some work by limiting the production of the sebum and oil within your skin. Whilst others prevent your skin pores from clogging up with trapped oil or have an anti-bacterial formulation that stops infections.

As a general approach you may want to start with the gentler products and move along until you reach the stronger range of products.
Neutrogena has a range of products designed to treat dry skin conditions which can be a significant factor in spot and acne break-outs. The Neutrogena products will help to ease the dryness, the soreness and the damage to the skin that is a catalyst for allowing in bacteria enabling infections to start.

Savlon Antiseptic wipes are perfect for keeping your skin clean and free of infections which can make spots considerably worse. They are great for slipping into your bag for when you’re on the go to remove the dirt and grime that unavoidably comes with living in an urban area.
Cetaphil is a gentle skin cleanser that will work with your skin’s natural PH balance. It will remove any impurities and dirt which may be blocking your skin’s pores causing spots and blackheads. Cetaphil will also moisturise your skin as dryness can be another factor in spot outbreaks and irritation.
A step up in strength would be Clearasil which has a range of products that can be used everyday. Clearasil will help to cleanse your skin, tighten pores and prevent acne. It can penetrate deep into the pores to counter dirt, grease and bacteria.

Freederm is another product that cleans the pores thereby helping to prevent new spots from appearing while countering the ones that have already broken-out. Or you could opt for a skin routine with a difference. Quinoderm is a range of face cleansing and acne-fighting products that are designed to keep your skin clean if used morning and night. Its range of creams has an antibacterial and peeling effect, preventing and treating the causes of acne.

There’s almost nothing worse than discovering in the morning that you’ve developed a big new bright red spot in a prominent place. Panoxyl Aquagel can help you out as it has an antibacterial and peeling effect that will fight to keep your skin nice and clear. No grease here, either!

Alternatively, you could consider the Oxy range of products which have been a trusted and effective solution for treating acne and spots for over 20 years. This range is improving all the time and it now boasts the ability to kill bacteria, reduce sebum and reduce redness combining to give you clear and spot-free skin.