Controlling Teenage Acne

Teenage acne is the most pervasive skin problem that people will experience in their lives. Over the past few decades, researchers have searched for ways to combat teenage acne without causing significant side effects. This has resulted in several discoveries that make it possible for teens to take control of their skin without turning to prescription drugs.

Proactiv Treatments for Average Teenage Acne

The average teenager will experience a few years when changes in his or her body encourages sebaceous glands to produce more oil than normal. In addition to making the teen’s face shiny, this excess oil often combines with dead skin cells to form a mixture that clogs pores. Once the mixture has clogged pores, it is easy for acne-causing bacteria to move in.

Many Proactiv teenage acne products, therefore, focus on cleaning out pores and killing bacteria. The New Proactiv 3-Step System, for instance, includes a cleanser, toner, and repairing treatment that are specifically designed to meet these goals. The cleanser contains a small amount of benzoyl peroxide. This allows it to clean pores much better than regular soap and water. The toner then nourishes the skin with an abundance of botanical extracts that leave pores clean. The final step uses benzoyl peroxide to dive deep inside pores, where it can eliminate bacteria on contact.

Proactiv Treatments for Oily Teenage Acne

Teens who have excessively oily skin could need additional products to eliminate shine and prevent the oil from clogging pores. One of the best Proactiv solutions is the Refining Mask. This product fights teenage acne with a safe amount of sulfur. Surprisingly, sulfur has been used for centuries to prevent acne and other skin problems. Today, it is recognized as one of the most effective acne treatments when used in moderation.

Using the Refining Mask two or three times a week reduces the amount of oil in your skin and kills bacteria hiding deep inside your pores. All you do is apply it, wait 15 minutes, and then wash it off. As an added benefit, the mask reduces pore size, which will give you a more consistent, better looking complexion.

Proactiv Treatments for Dry Teenage Acne

Some teenagers find that they get acne even though they have dry skin. Unfortunately, teens with dry skin have a higher risk of experiencing side effects when using acne treatments. Avoiding the side effects, however, is easy for most teenagers. They just need to combine their teenage acne treatment with an oil-free moisturizer.

The Green Tea Moisturizer is a good choice for teenagers with dry skin. This lotion is specially formulated to meet the needs of people experiencing mild side effects from their acne treatments. It hydrates the skin without using any ingredients that might clog pores. It also contains green tea extract and a selection of other botanical extracts that control oil and rejuvenate the skin.

Teenage acne is fairly easy to treat when you choose the right products. Knowing your options will make it easier for you to choose treatments that can work well for your skin type.