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If you have ever been embarrassed to post your photos on social media because of your acne, or you have edited or cropped a photo to try and hide your acne, you are not alone. 50% of teens who use social media and have had acne say they have done the same. Acne is common among both men and women of all ages, but even more so among teenagers. This is because teenagers experience hormonal changes at puberty, which upset the delicate balance of hormones in the body and cause acne.
As a teenager with acne, you already struggle a lot, and you have probably used a lot of over-the-counter drugs, ointments and serums, probably even some prescription treatments. Still, those pesky pimples won’t stop popping up and leaving craters on your face and body. What if you were offered a completely safe, all-natural and effective product that could eradicate all traces of your acne completely in less than a month? Would you be interested?
We believe that education is the first step towards clear skin. So, to help you solve your problem, we will first show you what exactly acne is, and why you have it.
Acne is a manifestation of an internal imbalance in hormones. It is caused by secretion of male or ‘androgenic’ hormones, which usually become active during teenage years. This secretion causes the sebaceous glands to overproduce sebum (skin oil). Combined with dirt, this extra sebum creates an ideal condition for bacteria to thrive, resulting in inflammation in form of pimples, cysts etc.
It commonly shows up on the face, chest, shoulders, and back. Acne may be mild (few and occasional pimples), moderate (inflammatory papules), or severe (nodules and cysts).
To prevent your mild acne from damaging your skin further, follow these tips:
Don’t pick at your face. In fact, try not to touch it at all. Each time you touch it, you are at risk of transferring bacteria to your face, and you don’t want that.
Make Healthier Choices: You don’t have to change your entire way of life. Simply exercising more, eating less spicy and greasy foods, eating more fish, fresh fruits and green vegetables, and avoiding stress will go a long way in reducing your flare-ups. If you are allergic to gluten or dairy, eradicate them from your diet completely. They will only create imbalances in the body and aggravate acne.
Clean your face gently, so that you don’t worsen the acne or cause scarring. When washing your face, use only your hands or soft cotton pads. Any scrubbing material may rupture acne sores.
Use only light moisturizers which do not clog pores and worsen acne.
Use a light oil-free foundation. Heavy makeup or other cosmetic products that clog pores may cause an acne flare-up.
Always apply zinc-based sunscreen, even if you are spending only a little time in the sun. Exposing active breakouts to the sun can darken the irritated skin, making it more difficult for scars to fade.
For soothing, moisturizing and anti-inflammatory treatments, you can try some home remedies like aloe vera gel, witch hazel, honey and tea tree oil. These ingredients will also keep your skin free of bacteria. They are all natural as well, so you don’t have to worry about side effects. You can find lots of great DIY recipes for soothing inflamed skin online. You must be careful when using essential oils like tea tree though, as they are highly potent and can end up damaging your skin if misused.
As much as these remedies can work in the short term, you cannot depend on them for long if you have acne-prone skin. By now, you must know that it is time to seek a more holistic approach, one that fights acne from the inside. Continuing to treat the symptoms without treating the underlying cause puts you in a vicious cycle of having acne and treating it, over and over again.
AcnEase is a high-quality blend of botanical ingredients that works from the inside to remove the cause of acne and return your sebaceous glands to their normal performance. This ensures that your skin gets balanced (no more acne).
The unique formula we have created is so effective that 96% of users have reported success with it. Using a holistic two-part system, it does what no other treatment does. It attacks the cause of acne at the beginning of the acne cascade (in the sebaceous glands). This prevents acne from breaking out at all, which is vital to breaking the acne cycle.
At the same time, it soothes and smoothes skin, so that you start to see differences in the first week. It does all this without drying out or irritating your skin. There are no sun restrictions or side effects, making it completely safe for anyone with any type of acne to use.
If you have mild acne, you will benefit most from the Mild Acne Treatment package. The package is a full month’s treatment, but you will see result in less than 10 days. With an ironclad money-back guarantee, and at the cost of less than one Starbucks coffee per day, this treatment is a steal for anyone with mild acne. You’ve really got nothing to lose!