Getting rid of zits is something that many people try and try to do. For many people, especially those who are teenagers, getting rid of zits is a big challenge. Many treatments to are expensive or have potentially damaging side effects. Prevention works the best, but there are treatments that can also work.
To prevent zits in the first place, you need to keep your skin clean and healthy. This means regular cleansing and a healthy lifestyle. Avoid junk food, alcohol and cigarettes. Drink plenty of fluids, water is best. This will keep your skin well hydrated and prevent the build up of toxins. If you have done all of this and still suffer from acne, here are three treatments that may help.
There are some treatments that can help you get rid of zits, and one of the most common is using acetone and rubbing alcohol. When you use them in combination, that can reduce the amount of oil on your skin and kill the bacteria that cause pimples. Use only on the pimple because it can dry out your skin. If your skin gets dried out, the body will produce more oil, which can mean more zits.
Salicylic acid reduces the amount of skin cells that are shed. Dead skin cells clog pores, which leads to zits. The less dead skin, the fewer zits. This works very best for preventing blackheads, but it will also cut down on the number of whiteheads as well.
Benzoyl peroxide is a treatment that works to kill the bacteria that can cause pimples. It will not unclog your pores so if you use it alone it will not prevent blackheads, but it can have positive effects on blocked pores and can prevent the infections that cause blocked pores to turn blemishes.
You may want to talk to your doctor about getting a prescription medication if you have tried all of those treatments and nothing has worked. This should be used only if none of the other treatments work because it is expensive and can have side effects.