Adult acne is a skin problem for which people all over the world are looking for effective solutions. Zits, pimples, blackheads and whiteheads characterize acne and leave the skin pockmarked and hence looking ugly. Moreover they are usually accompanied with inflamed reddish eruptions which are terribly painful to touch and are very prone to infection.


To add to that they often leave scars behind long after the acne has itself disappeared. The problem of acne is something that is a cause of concern among the teenagers as well as older men and women alike, because it takes a heavy toll on your self-confidence making it look ugly and blemished.
A lot of people believe that the night time is the best time to treat acne. Usually during the day, due to hectic schedules most people do not get sufficient time to take proper care of the skin. Moreover during the day the skin is exposed to dust and grime added to the harmful UV rays of the sun.

Moreover an increased amount of perspiration also adds to the impurities that clog the pores of the skin. Hence at night, once you have washed the dirt and sweat off your face and removed your make up, it is the best time to apply remedial solutions to treat your acne. However before doing so, remember to give your skin some time to breathe. So, after you have washed and dried your skin, do not apply anything for at least half an hour before you apply anything.

You could either opt for prescribed medication or for natural homemade remedies to treat your acne overnight. Prescribed medication will include drying agents like benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, sulfur and resorcinol. These are usually over the counter drugs that you can easily buy from any drug store. Some dermatologists also recommend antibiotics to thwart and kill the acne causing bacteria.

You are likely to be given retinoid creams and a night wash of liquid antibiotics to treat the acne. On the other hand if you are not a great fan of chemical treatment for the skin, you could opt for some homemade overnight face masks, which can work wonders on your skin. Mix a teaspoon of sandalwood paste I water and to that add a little bit of grounded black gram seeds. Apply the mixture to your face overnight and wash it off in the morning with warm water.

You will see the very next morning that the sizes of the pimples on your skin have reduced considerably. This is because sandalwood removes the excess oil that clogs the pores of the oil glands on the skin, thus reducing the size of the pimples. Black gram on the other hand purifies the skin leaving it radiant.

One more natural night-time remedy that you could try is using chamomile tea. Soak some cotton, in freshly brewed chamomile tea, and use it to wipe off the dirt on your face. The anti-oxidants work wonders for acne since they are a natural antidote to inflammations.

You could also squeeze the juice out of potatoes and tomatoes and smear it all over your skin and leave it overnight for wonderful results.
Similarly grapefruit juice, and freshly prepared cabbage juice applied on the skin and left overnight also helps in reducing acne. Another very effective but less known treatment for acne is to treat it with black walnut overnight.

Apart from these natural homemade remedies, various skincare companies have also come up with skin care products that are specially designed to treat acne. The range of acne care by Proactive Solutions has been testified by many consumers to be extremely effective. Neutrogena came up with on-the-spot acne patches, which were coated with 2% salicylic acid that are designed to dry off the zits and heal the blemishes.

Another similar product is Clean and Clear Overnight Acne Patches, which use aloe vera and vitamin E to battle acne and give you smoother skin overnight. Another relatively new innovative product in the acne curing market is Clear Skin MAX. This product is slowly gaining massive reputation and has earned the customers trust almost immediately. It comes with a 6 stage acne regimen that not only effectively wipes out all type of acne, but also prevents from any possible triggers too. Much of its success is due to its use of natural elements in its treatment process.

Along with all these products and homemade remedies for dealing with acne, also remember that it is essential that you lead a healthy lifestyle and maintain a balanced diet, with as little junk food as possible. Furthermore drink at least 2-3 litres of water each day and exercise regularly to keep the body hydrated and the skin pimple-free.