Acne is a frustrating and troublesome skin concern affecting both adults and teenagers. Acne is an inflammatory skin disorder characterised by pimples, blackheads and whiteheads. For post-teen women, acne can also be a sign of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. With so many vitamins, supplements, herbal remedies & acne creams on the market to treat acne, we pick out some of the best treatment remedies for acne including zinc for acne and acne skin-care.
The good news is that acne can be treated and prevented but before you do that it is advisable to understand which type of acne you suffer from. There are three basic types of womens acne as outlined below:
Comedonal acne – this type of acne occurs as a result of blocked pores. It looks like tiny bumps on the skin particularly around the T-zone.
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