Clogged pores can and do happen to virtually anyone regardless of age. In some cases you could virtually wash your skin endlessly and still have clogged pores. Why is this? It is because washing with soap, albeit a necessity, only affects the exterior of the skin. Soap and daily washing cannot clean out clogged pores. So to properly treat clogged pores would first need to understand how and why they come about.

Clogged pores can be due to uncleanliness, dirt and dead skin cells, but it can also be caused by excess amounts of sebum or oil. Just as clogged pores can be caused by dirty conditions it can also be genetic or hormonal. The production of sebum or oil is regulated by hormones which tend to fluctuate most of course during adolescence and from the teens into the 20s. It can also be caused by food allergies, as has been recently discovered in numerous research experiments at top medical schools.

Taking into account that everyone has different skin one must first properly cleanse the skin. This means staying away from harsh soaps which can overdry the skin and actually make the problem worse. It is best to use a gentle cleanser (like Cetaphil). Then it is important to properly moisturize one's skin throughout the day with a non-comodogenic (non-pore clogging) moisturizer.

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Next to help clear clogged pores a steam facial has been found to be very helpful. Many spas and medi-spas now offer these steam facials as regular treatments. In these steam facials they will usually add oils and essences which are both soothing and effective in application. It is important to note that for sinusitis and allergy sufferers that steam facials are very effective at draining and opening up the sinus cavities, and reducing sinus associated pain.

One does not need to go to a spa and spend $100 for a steam facial. It can be done easily home by using a bowl, some boiled water and a towel. You pour the boiling water into the bowl and then when it's cool enough to not risk getting burned you place your head over the bowl and cover your head with the towel. In home steam facials have been used effectively for over 100 years asked me documented in medical literature. Be sure and make sure the water in the bowl is not hot enough to scald you. Be sure and let it cool enough so as not to burn you or be too uncomfortable.

Now whereas steam is a much more temporary fix for clogged pores, there are also various skin peels which have a longer-lasting effect on clogged pores. The most effective of the skin peels is the TCA peel. TCA stands for trichloroacetic acid. TCA when applied to the skin will burn for a few minutes depending on how long it is applied for and the depth desired of the peel. A TCA peel is highly effective in clearing and cleaning all of the skins pores in the areas treated. This is regardless of the number or depth of the skins pores.

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Generally TCA peels are offered in medi-spas and dermatologists offices and they can run anywhere from $500 on up to $2000 or more per application. Some dermatologists will use coloring agents and dyes with fancy brand names like Obagi, blue peel, etc. The TCA is the only active ingredient, the dyes and other brand-name ingredients have nothing to do with clearing clogged pores or treating the skin. Some dermatologists to give their patients more or better results for their money have gone to a straight TCA peel. This tends to give longer-lasting results.

So, in essence, for clean skin and to clear a clogged pores one should follow the above steps: 1) properly cleanse the skin, 2) properly moisturize throughout the day to protect the skin, 3) use steam to clean and drain pores, and 4) use TCA peels to thoroughly unclog and clean the skins pores. It is important to treat clogged pores before they can worsen and cause a breeding ground for acne causing bacteria.

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