| I'm going to discuss three simple, cheap and easy | | | | 3. Use An Anti-Bacterial Agent: If the acne |
| techniques to quickly remove most cases of acne | | | | redness condition persists, you can move on to an |
| redness and inflammation. You'll be surprised at how | | | | over-the-counter anti-bacterial medication containing |
| easy it can be in most cases to get rid of acne using | | | | benzoyl peroxide such as Fostex. A quick examination |
| common home remedies. For most of you, the | | | | of anti-acne medications in your local drug store will |
| following three steps will permanently remove mild to | | | | reveal which ones contain benzoyl peroxide. There are |
| moderate cases of acne: | | | | solutions, creams, gels and even shaving cream which |
| 1. Cleanliness: Simple soap and water. Acne | | | | contain this agent. Another popular anti-bacterial agent |
| redness, irritation and infection is caused by bacteria | | | | is salicylic acid - the active ingredient in aspirin. Products |
| which develops when dead skin cells and excessive | | | | that include salicylic acid include Stridex pads and |
| skin oil clog the skin's pores. So the first step in a | | | | Propa pH. |
| common sense treatment program is to wash off the | | | | These three simple steps will greatly reduce acne |
| affected surface to clear the pores. Use hot water | | | | redness and infection after several weeks. However, if |
| and mild, anti-bacterial soap such as Neutrogena. | | | | you find that your acne condition is more severe and |
| 2. Apply Honey: You read that right. Honey is a | | | | resistant to natural or over-the-counter treatments, you |
| natural antibacterial agent. Massage it on the affected | | | | may have to turn to more concentrated anti-bacterial |
| area using a Q-tip, cotton ball or tissue (NOT your | | | | treatments. You may or may not need to see a |
| finger) and let it stand for at least 10 minutes. The | | | | dermatologist. This will depend on your budget as well |
| honey will attack the acne bacteria, for a natural, low | | | | as the severity of your acne redness infection. |
| cost, over the counter treatment. Additionally, honey | | | | But if your acne condition is persistent, it is strongly |
| has anti-inflammatory properties that will reduce acne | | | | recommended that you read further to educate |
| redness simply by reducing the inflammation. | | | | yourself before seeking a treatment. |