How to Choose The Best Anti-Acne Mask

Do you suffer from acne or pimples? Do you feel embarrassed when you go to school or out around town to show your face?  Take comfort.  You are not alone. According to dermatology experts and the Acne Resource Center in the United States:

“Of the 85% of teenagers (between the ages of 12 and 24) that suffer from acne, 25% will have permanent scars ranging from severe to light. The American Dermatologist Association finds that:

• 20% of all adults have active acne
• 60 million Americans have active acne
• 20 million Americans have acne badly enough to cause scars.
• Only 11% of acne sufferers seek help
• Acne is considered a social taboo

You may wonder if this epidemic is genetic, due to the foods Americans eat or perhaps it might be your own “bad skin?”

Take heart.  Again, know that you are not alone when it comes to being self-concious about your skin. Almost everyone at some time or another has suffered an embarrassing acne breakout that practicially kept them at home!

First off, there are many studies, all sometimes disagreeing with each other WHY acne forms or happens. Some say it is due to genetics, others say it is the result of a horrible American “fast food diet.”  But the bottom line is - You have acne that makes you feel less than confident and you want to get rid of it, right?

So, the real question is, WHAT can you do about it?

Truth is, YOU have to learn your own body and find out what works for you to start. ONE of the ways to do this is to satart cutting down on fatty, sugary foods that might be exacerbating the problem.  If you were never a great fan of vegetables and your skin is a mess - that MIGHT be a clue.  Genetics of course play a part, but your body is uniquely yours and if you want to see it thrive, you have to provide it with vital nutrients and wholesome food that it needs.

Once you get through this process, I KNOW you will start to see some positive changes in your skin.  The remainder is up to you to take on a daily skincare routine - one of which includes a good facial mask.

Anti-acne facial masks can mean an herbal mask, a pure clay mask or maybe one that helps soothe your irritated skin afters years of harsh treatments.

Look for GENTLE ingredients first - ones that don’t strip your skin, but help it to nourish and heal itself - just like your body. Ingredients like Oatmeal, Chamomile, Comfrey and Zinc will all be healthing, nouishing and anti-microbial (meaning they help pull the acne toxins out of your skin).

So take heart, and don’t give up.  With the right diet, and proper treatment, you can have brilliant, gorgeous skin.