Acne, Pimples - Catherine Sinclair Has More Health Info

Acne Vulgaris

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Break free from acne breakouts. Put your best face forward with a few simple, yet effective, acne fighting actions. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful. 

 

 

 

 

Break free from acne breakouts. Put your best face forward with a few simple, yet effective, acne fighting actions. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful.

• Clean your skin Use over-the-counter treatments containing benzoyl peroxide, such as Stridex Clear Gel, Clearasil Maximum Strength Acne Treatment, or Oxy Oil-Free Maximum Strength Acne Wash to treat mild acne outbreaks
• Use acne-fighting lotionsLotions that contain niacinamide gel (4%) and tea tree oil (5%) can be helpful
• Try zinc60 to 90 mg a day of this mineral improves some people’s acne
• Add copperIf taking extra zinc, your body will need 1 to 2 mg each day of copper to avoid deficiency of this mineral.
  
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