Well, you can turn to some alternative remedies, for one thing. You just have to be open minded — and that also means realizing that acne is by no means a problem encountered only, or even mainly, by teenagers. Anyone who tries to make you believe that is full of it. People of all edges can suffer from acne and similar skin conditions. There are even forms of baby acne!

Now, as of late, there are strong suggestions that essential oils can help clear up all the blemishes associated with acne. These oils are not abrasive and thus will not damage your skin or dry it out.

Try eucalyptus oil and lavender oil to start out with — you can find them in any number of places, they are not expensive, and they will be good to your skin!