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Assuming you have ever had acne breakouts you will know that it is only normal to try and search for easy to obtain solutions that will help to straight away relieve the appearance of acne. The products detailed in this article will not provide an immediate cure but they will help relieve some acne symptoms. Read on to learn more.

Witch Hazel Astringent

This astringent originates from the witch hazel plant located mostly in places like Nova Scotia Canada, Texas and Florida. All you need to do is steam the twigs from this plant to obtain the astringent that you can use to manage acne. If you do not have access to this plant, do not despair you can purchase witch hazel astringent commercially at some whole foods stores. Since witch hazel is all natural it is less harsh than commercially-produced astringents.

Commercially Produced Astringents

Today there are numerous commercially produced astringents which can be obtained at most beauty counters. A number of them are made by popular brands and special ingredients are incorporated to promote the appearance of your skin. One problem with commercially produced astringents is that a number of them incorporate ingredients that are too harsh and if used continuously or incorrectly can dry out or harm your skin.

Some All-Natural Treatments

You can locate fairly easily some all natural ingredients right in your kitchen.

• The juice of oranges or lemons can be placed on the affected areas using cotton balls and cleaned after 10 – 20 minutes.
• Peeled cloves of garlic might be rubbed directly on the affected region.
• Peeled, raw potatoes may be rubbed on the surface of the skin.

The natural extracts from these fruits and vegetables can help lessen the redness and at the same time serve to clean the skin.

Oral Antibiotics

Antibiotics are prescribed in severe cases of acne. When taken orally these types of medications decrease the quantity of bacteria inside and around skin follicles. Furthermore antibiotics reduce the concentration of the free fatty acids present in sebum, also creating an anti-inflammatory action. Your dermatologist will suggest the most appropriate antibiotic based on the condition of your breakouts.

Topical Treatments

Externally applied creams are also proven effective for acne treatment. Some of these creams have been proven to lead to drying and flaking but they seem to be most reliable in treating acne. Benzoyl peroxide is an active ingredient in many of these treatments.

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