Acne starts up around the time of puberty but it can continue on through adulthood. The blemishes vary from person to person. They may remain as small white bumps but they can also get much worse than that and proceed to form red itchy sores on the skin.
There is another skin condition however that is often confused with acne but can be irritated by regular acne treatments. This condition is known as rosacea. It is characterized by red itchy bumps on the skin. This condition however is not usually seen in teenagers but in adults after the age of thirty. The color is brighter than regular acne and has the potential to spread further. These rosacea bumps can spread around the cheeks, mouth, eyes, neck, and throat. This is sometimes associated with stress, sensitive skin and other such conditions. As with acne, rosacea can cause scarring but it can also cause some disfigurement if is severe and left untreated.
While acne treatment may work on it at the beginning, the patient may experience flare ups later on. Chemicals tend to irritate it. There are special creams and cleansers that are used to treat it. Prescription creams are available for severe cases but there are non-prescription creams, cleansers and sprays for mild to moderate cases.
There are several different natural remedies that a person can use to reduce the symptoms of this condition. Drinking ‘alkaline water’ helps to cleanse the body therefore flushing the system of any toxins that may be causing the condition. The suggested number of servings per day is at least twelve.
Applying jojoba oil on the skin is a great way to keep it moisturized and hydrated. Unlike other oils, it does not make the skin appear greasy. It helps to reverse the damage done to the skin and to replace the moisture that has been lost. It also reduces the inflammatory reaction with the layers of the skin.
Stimulants, steroids, and extreme temperatures should be avoided. All of these things can irritate the skin and cause inflammatory reactions. Mild cleansers are recommended as is facial exercise and a flushing of the toxins in the body. Anyone that is overweight is advised to lose weight and smokers to quit smoking.
