Acne Free: A Girl's Guide to Getting Rid of Acne

There are many myths surrounding acne. Knowing the facts brings you closer to effectively treating your condition.

1.) Acne is due to poor personal hygiene. While washing our face daily removes dirt and excess oil it does not prevent the over production of cells and oil that clog the skin follicle.

2.) Acne is due to poor diet. It has been a widely held myth that acne stems from a poor diet and is mainly caused by the consumption of fatty foods and sugar. A proper diet is necessary for good health, but there is no scientific link between a certain kind of food and acne

3.) Tanning relieves acne. Tanning does not relieve acne, rather it changes the contrast between the skin and the inflamed follicle making pimples less noticeable.

4.) Stress causes acne. Stress may lend itself to hormonal changes, but there is no scientific proof that the everyday stress of life is a contributing factor to acne

5.) "Popping Zits" is the fastest and most effective way to remove acne. Popping a zit might be one of the worst things you can do. While you might remove some of the puss within the pore, the puss that remains is pushed farther inside the pore and can cause infection and scarring.

6.) You will grow out of acne. This might be true for some of us, but many of us will battle acne long into our adult years. It I important to treat your condition because even if you are fortunate enough to grow out it, you don't want scares as a lifelong reminder.

7.)The more medicine you use the faster you will get rid of your acne. The more medicine you use the faster you will irritate your skin . If you have acne your skin is already inflamed and irritated. Over zealous use to acne treatment products will only further complicate the matters. Use products as recommended by your doctor or per the product instructions.

With so many inaccurate resource materials, it is important that you gather your information from a reputable source. Look to resources such as the American Academy of Dermatology for the most accurate and current information. Remember, being "acne wise" brings you one step closer to clear skin.

If nobody has ever seen you going out in summer in a skimpy T-shirt or in nothing else than a plain swimsuit then it's a fair bet to say that your acne is not confined to your face. This means that you're not just scared to look in the mirror at your face, but you also have to hide your body from the eyes of other people.

Acne doesn't appear only on your face
Although most of the acne treatment industry prefers to focus on facial acne, since it's the most obvious and also most common of all types, there are still many people suffering from acne flare-ups on their backs and upper arms. Another factor that contributes to this situation is the resistance to treatments of back acne. The skin on your back is made of tougher tissues than facial skin and its thousands of follicles produce far more oil, which means that a pore's chances of clogging and turning into a pimple are much bigger.

The same goes for your chest and upper arms. These areas of the body are less exposed to dust and airborne pollution, but suffer from increased exposure to sweat and from the irritation caused by clothes and backpacks. This irritation is one of the causes behind acne flare-ups and can sometimes bring dormant acne back. But since you cannot go around naked, especially since dust would simply replace clothes as an irritation factor, you have to do something about acne.

My recommendation is the ClearPores anti-acne system, one of the few on the market to come with a body wash and cream alongside the staple facial products. The oil-free body wash will help you fight acne on your back, chest and arms by unclogging your pores and expelling all the bacteria and oil that cause pimples and other blemishes. Aside from the body wash containing SD Alcohol and Salicylic Acid, the system includes herbal pills, which fight acne-causing bacteria from the inside, and a protection cream that keeps your skin healthy and acne-free through the day.

How to use
Before applying the body wash, you should wet the areas attacked by acne with warm water. Gently massage the wash into the skin concentrating on both the areas where acne has reared its ugly head and on those that have been subject to flare-ups in the past. Keep the substance on your skin for 2 to 3 minutes and rinse with cool water. The body wash should be used twice a day for optimum results. Wait 5-10 minutes after using the body wash before applying the protection cream. The purpose of the cream is to continue fighting the causes of acne and to protect from renewed attacks by bacteria.

The two products are supplemented by the herbal pills, which help the body suppress the activity of bacteria in pores before they can make themselves a home in your skin. Take two pills per day, at any time during the day, with a meal or a glass of water.

Get rid of acne within weeks
The full power of the 3-part ClearPores System will help you first bring acne under control and later to get rid of it for good. Moreover, the ClearPores products do not leave behind the unpleasant looking shiny skin that is a mark of too much oil, as some other products do. The system simply cleanses your skin and helps it look healthy and smooth. This is why we recommend it to all those who are still suffering from this condition. Aside from our recommendation, the ClearPores System is backed by the research of independent doctors, herbalists and websites. Don't wait! Use this amazing opportunity to rid yourself from acne for good and start a new life.

Whether you are dealing with body acne or facial acne, Clearpores has a systme for you. Take your first step towards clear skin today!

While most cases of acne are minor, severe cases left untreated can have far reaching consequences. Untreated acne can result in the scarring of facial tissue. Acne scars are the result of inflammation. Inflammation occurs when sebum, bacteria and dead cells clog the hair follicle. There are two types of scars which occur.

1. The scar tissue creates a depression in the facial tissue. These are sometimes referred to as "ice-pick" scars.

2. The scar tissue thickens creating raised facial tissue such as keloids(hypertrophy scars).

There is no way of predicting who is more prone to scarring and to what degree. Some people may experience scarring, and over the course of time see the degree of scarring diminish. Others may see no change in their condition. The only way to prevent or lessen the possibility of scars is to pursue treatment from the onset of acne. Treatment needs to be consistent and continuous until the patient no longer suffers from breakouts.

If you do experience scarring there are options available to you to remove or lessen the appearance of the scars. These options should be discussed with your dermatologist.

Some of the most common treatment methods are:

No treatment can offer the promise of complete skin restoration. Treatments only improve the appearance of the scar tissue by making it less noticeable. The best option is seeking treatment before scars occur.