Have you ever been jealous of someone with very beautiful skin? Whether it's that Hollywood starlet or someone you work with, when you see very beautiful skin you often can't help but to look at it. There's something very appealing about smooth, blemish-free skin. Unfortunately, perfect skin is usually rare and very hard to come by. From acne and blackheads to scars, stretch marks, rashes, rosacea, and so many other problems, skin is not always perfect. Some of these problems are just inherent and genetic, while others are things that we've brought on ourselves.

Face problems

Blemishes and other problems on the face are really no laughing matter. When in school it's not unusual to hear kids teasing one another about having pimples or other problems, but for those who suffer from these things, it can be very serious. Imagine for a moment that you have severe scars all over your face, maybe from an accident. No matter which way you turned, your scars were very visible to everyone around you.

You know that when people look at you, all they see are those deep inroads in your face. How would you feel? How comfortable would you be around people knowing this is what they see when they look at you? You would be nervous about making conversation and would probably very rarely smile. People with severe blemishes on their face can feel just as bad as that person with severe scarring.

They become extremely self-conscious and feel that those blemishes are the only things that people see when they look at them. So if you know someone with severe acne or other such blemishes, try to understand how they must feel. And if you're the person with these problems, then understand that you're not alone, and that other people may very well sympathize with you.

While there isn't much you can do for some very severe types of facial blemishes, there are others that you can address yourself. Let's discuss just a few of these here to see how they happen and what you can do. By covering this information, we have a better understanding of how wrinkles on the face form and what you can do about that particular problem as well.

Acne and blackheads

Acne happens when oil and dead skin cells get trapped in skin's pores. This causes an inflammation or eruption that we call acne. Keeping your face clean is of course part of the remedy for acne, but there needs to care and caution exercised in this regard. Using products that are too harsh strips your skin of its natural oils, which sometimes just makes your skin overreact and produce even more oil.

Some with acne also don't think that they need to moisturize their face, reasoning that since oil is part of the problem then more oil will make it even worse. But cleansing your face is like washing your hands; you're going to pull the good stuff off with the bad, so you need to replace it. Common reasons for this dirt and oil to get clogged into the pores also include sweating and products that clog pores.

Many brands of makeup and other skin care products are full of harsh chemical and other ingredients that don't set well on the skin. While makeup manufacturers are getting better and better at using dermatologists to help them with the chemical composition of makeup, they still need to use some things as preservatives, tints, and so on, many of which are very bad for the skin.

Those that exercise regularly also will find that they may have clogged pores, especially around the forehead where they sweat more. It's important to keep your face clean if you exercise; of course, you don't want to stop exercising just because of a pimple or two as exercise is one of the healthiest things you can do for your body and your skin overall. We'll cover that subject more in a later section.

Cysts

Cysts are something like pimples but can be the result of things other than dirt and oils. They can contain air, fluids, or other materials as well. People can get cysts all over their body, even on the inside. They are usually harmless and typically nothing more than an annoyance on the face. There may not be much that you do to either cause or cure your cysts. Ones that are very large need medical treatment by a doctor.

Rashes

Many rashes that people get on their skin are minor and only slightly irritating. Virtually everyone has gotten a skin rash at one time or another. A rash is usually very dry skin or an irritation on the skin that actually causes it to be broken. Overly dry skin can develop a rash, or they can be caused by exposure to chemicals or other irritants.

Being in the cold air for long periods of time can also dry the skin to the point where a rash develops. You're probably already well aware of how babies often get diaper rash; this is usually because of their skin being in close contact with a wet diaper for a prolonged period of time. Rashes can also be symptoms of other conditions such as allergies or even asthma.

Eczema

Eczema is a very common form of severely dry skin that affects more people than they may realize. It's not unusual for someone to get small patches of eczema during the winter or when their skin has undergone a particular type of stress. The symptoms of eczema include roughness, scaling, and flaking of the skin, or an eruption of redness in a particular area. Patients report severe itching or burning in the area of the eruption.

It is thought that eczema is hereditary and is often associated with asthma or allergies. Severe cases of eczema typically require medical intervention and prescription medication to treat. It is not contagious but is very uncomfortable. Over the counter creams and ointments that one purchases from the pharmacy are usually not strong enough to treat severe eczema and many can even irritate the inflames area because of their ingredients.

Excerpted from the book Save my Skin.

This excerpt has been edited and condensed for clarity.

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