Acne is a common skin condition that can have many forms. Generally, acne refers to the medical term Acne Vulgaris and is caused by bacteria called Propion. This is the most common form of Acne and it is an inflammatory disease, which affect the hair follicles and oil producing glands of the human skin.

Acne usually appears on the face but can also appear on the neck, chest, back, shoulders and upper arms. Whey acne being in boys and girls between the ages of 8 and 11, it usually results in a very severe case of acne as a teenager. Today most of the adult men and adult women suffer from occasional occurrences of acne. Acne in adults is thought to be caused by, heredity or genetic factors, vitamin deficiency, stress, poor hygiene and other factors associated with adult life styles choices.

Aloe Vera with bacterial and astringent properties is the ideal product for treating acne. Acne can be treated by either soaps containing Aloe Vera or Aloe Vera gel. Soaps should be used at least twice a day and the skin should be patted dry following the wash. A topical gel or cream application of Aloe Vera can then be applied to the inflamed or infected areas. Acne is not cured by Aloe Vera but the symptoms of redness, flaky skin, and swelling will be rapidly decreased with consistent use.