The best acne treatments will not cure your acne over the long term. Why? Because acne is not simply a skin disorder but a condition caused by changes in the body itself. Acne is an inflammatory condition which can’t be cured by putting harsh products on our face which may trigger more inflammation making the condition worse. We must know the real cause of acne and treat it from the inside out. Also we need to know which are the best acne treatments which can help temporarily during a severe breakout. To fully know why treatments are only a band aid solution, we have to know what causes acne in the first place. Most cases of acne are caused by adrenal hormones secreted at the time of puberty. This causes the sebaceous glands to produce more oil, or sebum than usual. This mixes with dust and dead skin cells to form a plug which clogs the pores leading to pimples or comedones. Closed comedones are known as whiteheads and open ones are known as blackheads. These combine with the bacteria on our skin and become inflamed and infected which leads to cysts and nodules. Squeezing bl... Continue reading ...