Author: William Lezubski
Source: articleage.com
Acne treatment starts with the four-letter word “A.C.N.E.”, and the path to a clear complexion begins with the four steps to eliminating and preventing the breakout of future blemishes!
A: Acknowledge
C: Combat
N: Negotiate
E: Eliminate
Your first step is to Acknowledge: You have to admit to yourself that you have an acne problem, and then determine which of the acne treatments available will work best for your current skin health. Most individuals that are beginning to experience blemish breakouts, may not go through this step of acceptance, and wind up with an ongoing downhill battle that is not necessary if they just get proper advice.
Most will believe their acne will only be temporary, and they end up seeing a doctor to receive temporary solutions. The dermatologist will more than likely write a prescription for oral antibiotics or topical medications that may or may not work for you, but the million dollar question here is if this happens to end up being long-term, can you see yourself taking pills for 5 years or longer? I didn’t think so!
The second step is Combat: This will arm you with all that’s required to fight your skin problem, and take control. After you recognized that this could be a continuing issue, you need to do some research. If you didn’t visit an acne dermatologist at this point, and you don’t know the cause or symptoms of pimples, then the Internet is a great place to find acne information.
The battle begins here, and once you have the complete anecdote on the causes of acne, you will realize that you must develop a daily treatment system that remains consistent. There’s no room for deviating here, and you’re going to have to obtain quality cleansers that can remove deep stubborn blackheads. You will also need to find a good exfoliating cream to get rid of excess dead skin that can easily clog your pores, and a concentrated moisturizer. Most of all, analyze your eating habits to see if you’re eating healthy or not, drink lots of water, get plenty of sleep, and reduce as much stress in your life as you possibly can. Sounds easy right? Who are we kidding here!
Third step is to Negotiate: This is the most important of all steps, because after all your research, and all your painstaking lifestyle adjustments, the bottom line is if you don’t take this seriously, emotionally, and financially, then the system will break down and all your frustrations will return with a vengeance! This is the hardest part for most people, and keeping up with a daily regime can be virtually impossible if their day is very hectic and inconsistent.
So taking this seriously will motivate you to keep to a daily schedule, and putting emotion in this will compliment your success in the battle, and help you reassure yourself of why you took on this task. Most of all you have to budget for your treatment system, and always make certain you have enough money to pay for the important and necessary products that will help you clear your skin month after month.
If for any reason you stop due to financial reasons, everything you ever started can go directly down the drain and your blemishes will re-surface. This can be a very emotional setback, or get back on track again with the system!
Your fourth and final step is to Eliminate: This is the final process of your treatment experience. In order to achieve complete elimination of your acne problems, and prevent them from ever returning, you must remind yourself of all the steps above, and realize the path to a clearer looking face is “consistency”. Just like brushing your teeth once or twice a day to prevent cavities, you have to think the same way in daily maintenance for your skin!