Acne Care: Quick Cures for Pimples and Cystic Acne

Acne and problem skin require a combination of proper face washes and targeted treatments like benzoyl peroxide. From naturally treating cystic acne to managing blackheads above the lip, identifying the source of breakouts is key to clear skin.

Clay Masks for Acne

Published Jul,18 2017 | By Josh Baum

Therapeutic masks constitute a significant share of the commercial treatments available for clearing facial acne. Designed to be applied to the face and left to harden for several minutes, facial masks may have several active ingredients, including sulfur, botanical extracts and even clay.

Josh Baum is a freelance writer with extensive experience in advertising and public relations. A graduate of the University of Missouri - Columbia School of Journalism, Baum writes targeted, optimized Web copy, print advertisements and broadcast scripts for advertising agencies, publishers and Web developers throughout the United States and Canada. He lives and works in Chicago, ll.