Who hasn't heard the story about the valiant prince that hastens to rescue the fair maiden in distress? It's an idyllic tale that gets us so enthralled that we actually see ourselves dressed in that regal gown, hair flowing in the wind and a kingdom at our feet. We soon become determined with adjusting our life to the one we've read so much about. We invest in wardrobe, hair, makeup. We're off to battle the dragon and live happily ever after. We take one last look in the mirror just before proudly walking out the door, and then we see it! That evil spell that haunts ever fairy-tale beginning - a pimple!

So now run, don't walk, to the local drug store to find a product to erase that aberration. But first, you'll need to know some acne skin care basics.

Acne is an Inflammatory Disorder

The formation of acne is initiated by an inflammatory signal to the neural system. During certain periods of growth sebum production is exacerbated and the first flow of sebum through the duct creates injury to the pilosebaseous gland. In other words, injuries are caused by a strong and sudden outflow of sebum to the surface, a condition caused by hormonal imbalances.

Because acne breakouts are first and foremost caused by injuries to the cells lining the sebum canals it is important to find a product that treats the root cause of acne. Yet, when our immune system reacts to injury with an inflammatory response, we reach for any acne treatment that promises to soothe the pain, which mostly causes more harm than good. The majority of all acne skin care products contain chemicals that destroy skin cells and skin structures. This means that instead of treating the condition, they will eventually destroy valuable collagen and give way to hideous holes we call ice pick scars, rolling scars, or boxcar scars.

Blackheads - acne's missing link

The natural flow of sebum is obstructed when both sebum and debris come together to create a 'plug' that stops-up the hair follicle. Once this plug is exposed to oxygen, the comedone turns dark forming what is commonly referred to as a "blackhead". If the immune system is capable of eliminating the plug then the blackhead will disappear and there will be no pimple to take its place.

Face acne treatment for facial acne

Just because you have acne does not mean you will require laser acne treatment. However, using topical treatments like Exposed Acne Treatment and Bioskincare products is a good alternative when seeking a more gentle type of treatment. Both of these topical treatments contain natural ingredients, however, only one of them is composed of elements capable of aiding the immune system in its fight to promote natural acne prevention and treatment.