Pimples, zits, acne, spots…Anyone who has ever experienced any kind of acne, cringes at the very mention of it or the sole possibility of having it on their face again. Whether you’re a teenager or an adult, acne can be quite detrimental for your confidence.

If you’re over doctors and beauty therapists trying to treat your acne but it ends up being even worse, you’re probably not the only one. But that’s not a legitimate reason to accept acne forever. Let’s first talk about what acne really is and then what options you may have when it comes to treating it.

What is Acne?

Acne appears when your skin glands and hair follicles are inflamed. This all happens under the skin, so that’s why topical treatments don’t work all the time, especially in severe cases. We’re all aware that teenagers go through hormonal changes, but sometimes adults go through these as well, which is when acne strikes.

So, is there anything that works?

Yes, there are successful acne treatments, but it’s not one single processes or one single product. Just like any other type of inflammation in your body, acne has to be approached in various ways.

Here’s something that you can do to treat acne at home.

First things first, stop picking! Squeezing and popping pimples will almost always spread the infection and worse still scar your skin. Leave the extractions to the professionals.

But doing the right things can make a real difference;

- Regular, mild cleansing that doesn’t aggravate your acne ever more causing it to go on a rampage all over your face.

- Exfoliation – removing dead skin cells is crucial for healthy skin, which is why we suggest doing it at least once a week. Remove any debris that you wouldn’t want to have on your skin. It is really important to get the right exfoliant. Using a scrub on congested active acne is only going to tear up skin and spread the bacteria. A good alternative is an enzyme exfoliant. It still removes dead skin cells but in a gentle way.

- Regular skin care – don’t forget that a day isn’t over until you’ve done your skin care routine. Whether your skin is sensitive or not, you have to take care of it with the right products every single day.

Treatment of Acne

1)   Beauty Treatments

There are various beauty treatments that can help you win this battle and say bye to breakouts.

LED Phototherapy - This kind of acne treatment is used quite often, as you can easily pop into the salon, get it done and then continue with your normal life. Not only does it encourage producing new skin cells, certain types of LED therapy kills bacteria that can cause inflammation. There is no down time and even the most sensitive skins can have a light. In and out in 30 minutes.

Skin Peels – Have no fear, it’s not as terrible as some portray it to be. It helps with removal of acne scars as well as smoothing down the skin surface, essentially helping you get rid of acne.

Facials – If you have severe acne, there’s no question about it – pay a visit to your dermatologist first. But mild to regular acne and its aftermath on your face can be treated with regular facials.

Microdermabrasion – Great for promoting new skin cell growth and removing the top layer of dead skin cells. This treatment is recommended when the acne is not active, so as not to spread the infection. Its also great for minimising scarring.

2)   Medicine

Severe acne is also treated with medicine. Because there can be different causes from within, doctors usually prescribe the right medicine that is going to tame your acne and work towards reducing the inflammation.

Pop in and let’s talk acne. As annoying as it may sound, we’d love to help you on your journey to clear and healthy skin.