Acne can be a persistent problem for some people, especially through adolescenc. Many acne treatments are available at a dermatologist's office or even over the counter at stores. Some help treat acne, with results seen in a few days, while some treatments take many sessions, over a period of a month, to show results. Solutions containing benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid can reduced the swelling of acne pimples overnight. The concentration of the two ingredients also determines how quickly they can treat the problem.
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Use products containing salicylic acid. Face washes and exfoliators will slough off dead cells on the surface of the skin. Salicylic acid helps treat acne in a way that it prevents the pores from getting clogged by an accumulation of dead skin cells.
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Use face scrubs that contain salicylic acid. The beads or grit within the scrub will also help to exfoliate dead cells so that they do not linger on the skin, clogging the pores.
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Look for acne products containing 2 percent benzoyl peroxide. Higher concentrations of the ingredient may treat acne with faster results, but a higher concentration may cause side effects such as redness to the skin. Benzoyl peroxide acts faster than salicylic acid because it penetrates deep into the skin to eliminate bacteria and oil. Apply acne solutions containing benzoyl peroxide to the affected area or directly on the pimple.
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Use creams or lotions containing benzoyl peroxide. Face washes containing the ingredient act effectively for treating acne, but the cream solutions respond faster because they remain on your skin for a longer period of time.
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Apply the cream to the affected area and not all over the face. If you have a few pimples, you can apply the solution to pimple directly. Since benzoyl peroxide can be drying to the face, apply the solution directly to the pimples.
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