Acne Cream Treatments

By Scott Cassidy
A very effective treatment for acne is using acne cream. Start by using an herbal soap to wash your face then apply a face cream. When applying the cream make sure to gently massage it onto your face. This will allow your skin to absorb the oils from the cream. This also seals the pores with the oils to assist in retaining your skins natural moisture and will enhance the curing effects of the cream. It is best to use the cream two to three times per day, try doing in the morning and before bed at least.

The oils, vitamin A and E, and minerals in the cream will rejuvinate and rebuild your skin. The infected and clogged pores of your face will also be healed from the minerals in the cream.

To make the cream even more effective try adding 5 to 10 drops of pure tree tea oil to you 2 ounce container. Do not use more than 15. Tree tea oil has been found to be effective on various other skin disorders as well. It acts as an antibacterial, antiseptic, and anti fungal. Using the tree oil will assist in eliminating bacteria and fungus by providing oxygen to the cells, this will help to repair damaged skin from the acne.

Borage oil helps to control excess hormones that cause over production of sebum. During your teens the adrenal glands produce large amounts of androgens. The androgens activate growth in bones and sexual maturity. Excess oils are released from the glands near hair follicles and is a side effect of these androgens, giving a rise in the number of white heads, black heads, cysts and pimples. If you do develop any type of rash then it is advised to no longer use borage oil.

There are creams with benzoyl peroxide. Cream with 2.5% benzoyl peroxide is most suited for most skin types. A stronger strength of 10% is also available, but a lower strength of benzoyl peroxide is proven to be more effective in treating acne. People think a strong dose will combat a severe case of acne, but they are wrong. It may be appealing, but they are not just as effective. About 3% of people are allergic to benzoyl peroxide and may experience crusting or swelling of the skin. You can apply on a small area as a test before you begin to use it.