Someone left a comment in one of my posts about acne and its treatment. Because I'm still deciding whether to consider it as spam or not, I would have left it at that but on second thought, he (or she) left good tips I might as well acknowledge and publish them (of course, at the end of this series I'm going to give credit/link which the commenter has provided).
Of course, I've edited the comment (very minor stuff i.e. spelling, verbs..) but it's 98% unrevised. I'll also leave my comments about his comment in italics.
Of course, I've edited the comment (very minor stuff i.e. spelling, verbs..) but it's 98% unrevised. I'll also leave my comments about his comment in italics.
So here goes the commenter's message:
The tricky part about acne is that the problem can actually become worse if you overmedicate. That's because acne medication can overdry the skin, causing a boost in your skin's Sebum (oil) production. This results in...you guessed it - more acne.
So what's the long term solution? Find gentler solutions or even natural acne cures that won't shock your body into more breakouts.
Here's what I recommend...
Glycerin based facewash:
Glycerin is gentler and will balance the pH levels in your skin.
Antibacterial Soap:
For body acne, try using an antibacterial soap to slowly dry out the skin. If your skin gets too dry, switch to a moisturizing soap like Dove to counterbalance the effect.
My experience with antibacterial soaps - he's right, of course- is that they leave my skin dry. Sometimes with the dryness, they make my skin itch. So I really do away from antibacterial wash or soap despite manufacturers' claims that they put "extra moisturizers" in it.
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