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Acne’s Top 10 FAQ’s

Dec 15

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1.) Can you get (catch) acne from other people?

Answer: While certain types of acne do contain a bacterium, it is located in the hair follicles under your skin and can not be transmitted through contact.  So no, touching or kissing someone with acne will not cause you to develop acne.

2.) If both my parents had acne does that mean I will develop acne?

Answer: Studies show that heredity does play an important role in determining who develops acne.  So children of parents who had or have acne are at a grater risk then others.  It should be noted that as with any disease just because you have a family history, does not guarantee you will get it; only that you have a much great chance then someone with no family history.

3.) Does eating or drinking certain foods cause acne?

Answer: Over the years studies have suggested everything from chocolate, candy, fried foods, sugar, drinking water, orange juice to milk can cause you to develop acne or make existing acne worse.  However their is no scientific evidence to support any such results.  There are so many factors effecting acne development that it is very difficult to isolate any one cause.  So whether or not to avoid certain foods or drinks is really just an individual preference.  If you find your skin reacts negatively to certain foods, then just don’t eat or drink it.

4.) Does dirt on my skin cause acne?

Answer: Having proper hygiene will help with healthy skin.  However dirty skin will not cause acne, but anybody with acne should be extra vigilant in having a good cleansing routine.  Over washing can irritate your skin and make it more vulnerable to infection.  Washing with a gentle cleanser will help reduce skin cell build up and keep your skin looking at its best.  So find a balance and try not to over wash.

5.) Does stress cause acne?

Answer: Stress has been shown to make acne worse, not directly cause it.  So if you suffer from acne you should be aware of how you react under stress and develop ways to help manage and keep it under control.  This will not only help with controlling your acne but also benefit your over all health.

6.) Can you develop acne once you are out of your teens?

Answer: The simple answer is yes.  In fact many people who never experienced acne as a teen can develop it in their 30, 40, and 50’s.

7.) Does make up or sunscreen make acne worse?

Answer: Certain products that are overly greasy and thick can plug the skins follicles leading to the development of acne.  Not all products affect everyone the same way, so while you many develop acne using one product someone else may not.  If you are prone to acne you will need to be extra careful with what you put on your skin.  Try to always use oil free products and also test a small amount on a patch of skin for a few days before using it all over.

8.) Will exercising affect my acne?

Answer:  While it is still unclear why this happens, vigorous exercising that causes your body to heat up and sweat does seem to cause acne to get worse for certain people.  One theory is that exercise increases the production of sebum, the oil that when to much is produced can lead to acne.

9.)  Can a facial help with acne?

Answer: There is no easy way to answer this question.  The term facial is used to describe everything from an over the counter product you buy from a drug store and do it yourself to something done at an expensive spa for hundreds of dollars.  The bottom line is anything that might irritate your skin can make your acne worse.

10.) Why does my acne stop responding to my current treatment?

Answer: Acne medication, like all medications can become less effective over time as your body builds a resistance to them.  It might be necessary to use acne treatment regiments on a rotational basis for optimum effectiveness.

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Acne Vulgaris – What is It?

Dec 5

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Are you one of over 85% of people who will experience Acne Vulgaris in their lifetime. If you have ever had a pimple then you are already one of that percentage.

Although you may not have heard it by such a medical name, Acne Vulgaris is a skin disease affecting areas of the skin where oil glands and follicles are the most dense. Areas most affected by acne include facial acne, the chest and back acne. In most people a pimple = Acne Vulgaris.

Do you have Acne Vulgaris?

If you suffer from just a few red spots, whiteheads or pimples then you are suffering from mild acne. Normally starting in teenage years, it is possible for acne to continue into adulthood.

Severe forms of acne can cause large areas of painful, raised and inflamed pimples which can cause scarring. In severe acne it is possible for the entire face, back or chest to be covered, and can even result in acne cysts.

What causes Acne?

Acne is caused by a number of factors. Generally acne pimples begin by oil, dead skin cells and dirt clogging up pores. Problems arise when bacteria or infection make their way into the follicle resulting in inflammation and more severe infections. Families may also be predisposed to acne, if a parent had severe acne, their children may be more likely to be afflicted.

Symptoms of Acne Vulgaris.

Symptoms of acne include whiteheads, blackheads and pimples. Generally these occur on the face, shoulders, chest and neck. Severe symptoms include large and deep acne cystic lesions. These are painful easily infected and can cause scarring.

Treating Acne

There are many treatments for acne, and the treatment solution you chose depends greatly on the type of acne and severity. There are lots of great resources for acne treatment ideas:

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Skin Nutrition and Acne Part 2

Nov 30

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Part Two – Causes, and Natural Prevention
Who Gets Acne? Nearly 50% of adults and more than 90% of all adolescents are affected by acne. No wonder people are concerned because it is one of the most wide spread medical conditions in the world.
Causes of Acne
The condition – Acne – is influenced by a variety of factors, many of them are simplely out of your control. There is no one cause of acne.
Acne usually begins at puberty, in both males and females, when the body begins to produce male hormones called androgens. These hormones cause the sebaceous glands to enlarge – a natural process of the body’s development. With acne sufferers, the sebaceous glands are over stimulated by androgens – often continuing well into adulthood.
When the sebaceous glands are stimulated by androgens, it produces extra sebum. During the journey up the hair follicle pore to the skin’s surface, sebum mixes with natural skin bacteria and dead skin cells that have been shed from the lining of the hair follicle. This process is normal, but the presence of the extra sebum in the pore increases the chances of clogging and can cause acnr.
On your face there can be as many as 500,000 bacteria per square centimeter. This bacteria is present in all skin types and is part of the skin’s natural environment. Once the pore is plugged however, the bacteria can multiply quickly in a closed space which fosters the development of acne.
The body sends white blood cells to attack the unwanted bacteria. This process is called chemotaxis. It results in pimples that become red, swollen, and painful.
Pollution has been proven to be one of the major causes of acne. This is because particles that become trapped in pores will block the pores and the result will in most cases be infections.
Prevention
There are lots of ways to control acne. Cleanse your skin up to three times a day with products containing the mangosteen fruit that will not strip your skin of all its natural oils but will stimulate skin turnover and exfoliation. Change your pillow cases and bed sheets often. The buildup of dirt on your face after a long day adds to the toxins on your face. Also the moisture from sweaty or wet cloths can irritate your skin and cause blemishes. Many don’t realize that some of the acne on other areas of the body are worse than the arne on your face.
The sun is not a cure for acne as believed by many people. Small amounts of UV light are essential for skin health, but getting a tan can cause unbalanced skin cell shedding which causes even more acne to appear and it can easily out weigh the benefits of UV light. Cosmetics are another common cause of acne. A lot of the products not only contain dangerous toxins but they plug the pores and most cleaning products are unable to remove the pore plugging debris of the makeup. Smoking is also harmful because it reduces collagen in your skin, this makes acne wore and scaring more likely.
Treatment
The first step is to cleanse the skin with natural plant compounds which stimulate skin growth and help exfoliate old cells. If you have particularly oily skin you may need to cleanse three times a day (morning, afternoon and bedtime).
Using liquid compounds capable of penetrating deep into the pores of the skin to dissolve sebum and dislodge debris is the next step. A product having the mangosteen fruit as a main ingredient will have remarkable natural antibiotic compounds which have been laboratory tested and proven to control p-acne and staphylococcus aureus, – the two bacterial strains known to be involved with acne.
Also products with the mangosteen fruit contain large quantities of anti inflammatory phytochemicals which reduce the severity of acne skin lesions. If these phytochemicals can remain on the face over night in the form of a moisturizer it can be a further benefit. If possible acne sufferers should use a gel moisturizer and not a creamy moisturizer since the high secretion of sebum which is a natural moisturizer may be sufficient.
Conclusion
Acne can be very emotionally and socially damaging whether it is confined to adolescence or continues through adulthood. Studies have shown acne can leave people to feel ugly, dirty, angry and depressed.
Fortunately you do not have to live with acne. There is always something you can do to help the health of your skin. One of the newest plants to be incorporated into skin care products is the mangosteen. The mangosteen fruit has been shown to exhibit anti inflammatory properties, anti bacterial properties and is a potent anti oxidant which are ideal properties to have in the prevention of acne.

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Vitamins For Acne: Do They Work In The Long Run?

Nov 20

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The “vitamins for acne industry” has reached such stellar heights in the United States today that I consider it to be my duty as a lifelong research worker to shed some light on the subject. It took me 7 long years to gather this knowledge.
To be honest about it, no vitamin for acne supplement can single handedly cure your acne irrespective of whether they consist of b5 overdose therapy, vitamin A or zinc or any that you may think of. The only sensible way out of this debacle is to go through this small treatise till you know how things stand. In the mean time, stay rest assured that downing a few vitamin pills every morning to get rid of your acne is as far fetched as getting an online ticket to the moon today and landing there next day. It is simply not that easy, my boy!
This need not necessarily mean that I am discouraging you to take this option to become free of acne. It is, nevertheless, true that some vitamins and minerals have properties that play crucial roles in the process of curing acne naturally. Also, if taken in the right proportion synergistically, vitamins can prove fairly effective in helping the system to clean itself of biological debris faster than prescription medications. They also help restore the long lost hormonal balance, bringing back the healing process of your skin much more rapidly than any other known resources.
Also, it is never safe to become your own doctor and start taking vitamin pills that you may think are suitable for you because such steps could lead you to some non-reversible side effects that are scarier than the acne. And the effects an overdose of wrong vitamins could be simply lethal. Go visit a qualified doctor, instead; let him examine your pathology and prescribe the right vitamin for you. All you have to do is to take those vitamins strictly as per his advice.
Despite the fact that this discourse is solely devoted to the issue of “vitamin for acne” I have a mind to discuss here the true relationship about the vitamin for acne supplement and the natural holistic method that cures acne naturally for good.
Vitamins for Acne: vis-a-vis their interrelationship with each other
Acne, as we know, is caused by a host of internal as well as external factors of which hormonal imbalance in the body and toxic build-up in the blood and lymph glands are of paramount importance. Since no vitamin supplement can tackle both the issues in its singular capacity, it, nevertheless, can help the body in releasing most of the toxicity and thus become internally cleaner. And the body sans all the biological debris can commence restoration of the skin more efficiently.
Yes it is true that there are some vitamins for acne that supply the nutrients that can regulate the hormones. In their absence, there is bound to be an imbalance in the hormone levels, and this naturally will lead to the formation of acne.
Studies have proved that most acne sufferers are deficient with those nutrients where the supplements can easily fill up the blanks. Of particular significance are some fatty acids in the form of vitamins that really work wonders in most people suffering from acne. Essential fatty acids can be included into the body through vitamins for acne supplements and also when you limit the intake of trans fatty acids like margarine, your condition can improve quite a bit.
The secondary causes that lead to acne can also be challenged by acne supplements. These supplements basically enable your body to fight the causes from the inside and they also strengthen your ability to fight the problem better.
Common Vitamin for Acne suggested
It has been seen that most people who have acne suffer from a deficiency in the vitamin A, zinc, magnesium, vitamin E, vitamin C and B complex. And they can gain a lot from them.
This combination of vitamins is believed to have several beneficial properties that include stabilizing the hormones, fighting the free radicals, strengthening of the immune system, controlling the sebum production and improving the skin healing process. As an added bonus, they are said to have special properties in reducing stress, the major cause of hormonal imbalance.
MSM (natural sulfur) is yet another supplement vital for acne prone skin that provides the body with essential fatty acids like Omega 3, 6 and 9: all obtained from natural sources which contribute towards regulating hormone secretion and so can improve one`s acne condition overnight.
Nevertheless, people taking acne vitamins must follow three simple rules for better assimilation of the vitamins. These include (a) Taking the right amount of vitamins as prescribed by the doctor; (b) Taking the right combination of vitamins as prescribed by the doctor and (c) taking them exactly at the same hour as advised by the doctor. Only if this rule of three is strictly adhered to, one may expect the best results from vitamins for acne.
The final verdict in vitamin for acne
Yes, vitamin for acne supplements will let you cure the acne. While some of them provide the vital nutrients that let you speed up the recovery process, others are helpful when it comes to balancing the hormones: they also aid your body organs to remove the toxic materials. Other advantages of vitamin for acne are in collagen formation, skin repair, reducing stress and also in aiding the immune system to fight the problem.
But supplementation will not work alone. This is because acne is quite complicated and there are many internal factors that contribute towards the growth. And so, a complete strengthening and rebuilding is necessary. It needs to be also remembered that acne cannot be caused by a deficiency of vitamins, and thus supplementing them will not work to give you the cure.
Vitamin for acne work when you go for a more comprehensive program. Switch to holistic remedies because this approach can tackle the internal contributing factors. Holistic remedies, together with vitamins for acne are sure to give you an acne free life.

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The Treatment For Acne – Commonsense Advice

Nov 15

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Acne is one of the most common skin conditions that upset millions of people around the world. It usually starts during the teen years, but also affects infants and adults to a varying degree. Noting that acne is a common skin condition, it is not proper to think that treatment for acne is unimportant. Waiting for the acne sufferer to outgrow the acne can be a serious mistake for it can lead to a moer severe condition and you will truly suffer for it in the end. Just think, a medical treatment for acne is out there and it can enhance the appearance of your skin and boost your self esteem. A medical treatment for acne, if applied carefully and properly, can in fact prevent the formation and development of the rutted scars that can remain for a lifetime.
Acne is generally caused by several factors. The primary suspect for the formation of acne is basically the idea that the growing hormone levels during adolescence cause the enlargement as well as the overactivity of the oil glands in the skin. When these oil glands are overactive and the canals that carry this oil to the surface become blocked, the bacteria that normally thrive on the skin and in the oil then multiply and cause the skin inflammation.
So, although you may be told to wash your face frequently as a form of treatment for acne, note that it is not a condition caused by dirt. However, as a treatment for acne, you should still try or continue washing your face with a mild antibacterial soap suggested by your dermatologist at least twice a day. If your skin is very oily, you should wash it more often, but never overwash or scrub your skin especially your face since it may irritate your skin and will possibly just worsen your acne. A good treatment for acne in this approach is not to use any abrasive cleansers or cleansing pads. Aside from that, shampooing is also a good treatment for acne since the oil in your hair may also trigger the formation of acne. And, a water-based cosmetic could be an effective treatment for acne.
In recent years, some forms of therapy have been developed. But typically, most of the experts recommend a combination of creams and solutions as a treatment for acne, particularly the milder cases. The purpose of this kind of treatment is basically to prevent new blotches from forming. However, there are some instances that this kind of treatment for acne, often called “topical medicines”, has side effects like dryness, redness, and irritation. So in this case, most of the experts just recommend a decrease in the frequency of the application. In terms of the moderate and severe acne, the most common type of treatment is antibiotics. These are believed to speed healing and clearing of your acne.

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Healthy Treatment For Acne: Heal Your Acne In The Healthy Way

Nov 13

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Whatever your doctor might say, conventional treatments for acne cannot cure acnes. The only way to cure acnes safely and permanently is by using holistic and natural treatments. I have myself benefited from it and ever since then I have been able to help of thousands of people suffering from acne to get completely rid of acnes by adopting the holistic way.
I am Mike Walden. And I used to suffer from severe acne problems. At the age of 22 I decided that I had to find a way to cure acnes permanently and find a solution to prevent them as well. I researched and read every book I could find on skin care, acnes, detoxification, nutrition and hormones.
I have gone through hundreds of books on medicine. I have talked with innumerable acne sufferers and have tried to gain knowledge from homeopaths, doctors, herbalists and naturopaths.Tried Tested Almost All Acne Treatments
I wanted to gain experience on my own, just reading books and theories was not enough for me. I underwent hydrotherapy, macrobiotics, blood type diet, no-mucus diet, Wai diet, vegetarianism, Accutane, Antibiotics, Proactive, Oratin, Zenmed, Benezoyl, reflexology…I went to healers too…Tried Tested and Disappointed!
Most of these treatments just didn’t have any effect on my skin; a few did have some short term result. It took me seven years of research to finally solve the problem and now I am completely ACNE FREE!Cure Acne Naturally!
We live a very “unnatural” life! Research has proved we have around 300 synthetic industrial chemicals present in our body now which were not there 50 years ago. These do not exist in traditional societies like the hunzas…and they never had acne. Our bodies are filled with toxins that we take in from medicines and food. We are simply out of balance. And the truth is effective natural cures do exist that can cure the problem.
Your problem or condition is actually only a symptom of some basic fundamental reason, but the conventional treatments only deal with the surface level – the symptom.
The ‘holistic’ ways of treatment have been existent in this world for ages and they really work. And they not only are able to cure acne but almost any chronic condition.
In order to cure your acne you have to fix your internal condition. And you can do so by adopting a healthy life style (adopting a healthy diet and mind set, cleansing and detoxifying your body, achieving the right hormonal balance etc), it will holistically put your back in balance. And not only will you acnes be cured permanently but you’ll feel healthy as wee as attractive like never before!100% Natural Holistic Acne Treatment Can Cure Your Acnes Permanently
Permanently cure your acnes – Yes you can cure your acnes permanently. Research has proven that around 95% of people who have used conventional treatments to cure their acnes have only been able to do so, on a temporary basis. But you can now learn how you can be one of the fortunate 5% who learnt how to permanently get rid of acnes.
Holistically cure your acnes – It is not possible to cure your acnes by just taking care of one of the many factors that cause acnes. If you have already tried antibiotics or even detox diets and failed you should understand that it was so because they were one-dimensional in their approach. Now you can know how to approach the problem in its totality and learn not only how to prevent acnes but also to cure them permanently – the holistic way.
You can cure your acnes without using the conventional drugs or acne treatments. The conventional treatments though do work sometimes but the effects are temporary and the side effects are dangerous. There’s a very small group of people who have realized how to keep their skin clear from within and without using any drugs. Only they have been able to own a blemish free acne free clear skin. You too can now learn these secrets from a nutritionist who himself was an acne sufferer and who has learnt it all from his own experience.

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Acne Treatments – the Types of Treatment for Acne

Nov 12

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Acne is one of the most usual skin disorders in both males and females that arise on the chest, face, shoulders and back. Nearly each one between the age of puberty and adulthood suffer it. Due to the occurrence of acne, lots of people look for its treatment, frequently for a range of reasons. Some are fortunate to just have occasional breakouts while others have continuing problems with Acne Rosacea and ensuing acne scarring, so much so that they sense nervous, uncomfortable and inferior regarding their appearance.Any warning signs of acne must be treated immediately. The longer it is left to grow with no treatment, the higher the likelihood of scarring. Acne treatments principally depend on the kind of acne and its harshness. Your dermatologist can best set down the proper treatment but it pays for you to be well-informed in relation to this skin condition.As said by most specialists, the most essential aspect in treating acne is to launch treatment early on, prior to it becomes extensive. Adolescents who have oily skin, have siblings who are already undertaking acne treatment or who have one or more facial spots, must visit a skin specialist and begin acne medication as suggested by him. The initial type of acne treatment which sufferers attempt is typically one of the many over the counter acne medications, like Persa-gel or Stridex, which diminish the amount of bacteria on the skin.There are too many acne combating products on the market to count, and most of them just do not work. Nevertheless, there are several that do work fairly well. The problem is that a lot of people who suffer from acne will use up quite a bit of time and money endeavoring to get the best acne treatments. Adolescents frequently outgrow acne before they get a treatment that succeeds.Acne treatments fall into the following categories: Those that are applied directly to the skin (topical treatments); Oral antibiotics (tablets taken by mouth); Oral contraceptive pills (O.C.P.); Isotretinoin capsules, and other treatmentsNot all treatments come in the type of chemicals. Particular essential oils are helpful in the treatment of acne as well. These essential oils could be employed topically for the treatment of mild to moderate acne. The preeminent essential oils for acne treatment are: Tea Tree Oil, Bergamot Oil, Clove Oil, Lavender Oil, and Rosewood Oil. If the essential oil requires to be diluted, combine it with Grapeseed Oil for best results.Modern medical research has made accessible innumerable and effective acne treatments. It’s the task of those who undergo from acne, and the consulting Physician or Dermatologist, to make good treatment of these discoveries and investigate the good solution.

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Overview of Acne Cures

Nov 10

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Eighty percent of the people suffered from some form of acne in their life, People between the ages of 11 and 30 have acne outbreaks at some point. Close to 100% of people between the ages of twelve and seventeen have at least an occasional whitehead, blackhead or pimple, regardless of race and ethnicity. More than 40% of adolescents have acne severe enough to require some treatment. In most cases, acne starts between the ages of ten and thirteen and usually lasts for five to ten years. Acne normally goes away on its own sometime in the early twenties but, acne can persist into the late twenties or thirties even beyond. Some people get acne for the first time as adults. Acne lesions are most common on the face, the neck, chest, back,shoulders and upper arms and legs. Acne affects young men and women about equally. Americans spend over a hundred million dollars a year only for over-the-counter acne treatments. Acne is the most commonly diagnosed skin disorder in the United States. CAUSES OF ACNE AND ACNE MYTHS Acne treatments are developed every day, but a cure for acne has not yet been discovered. No one knows exactly what causes acne. Hormones stimulating the sebaceous or oil glands of the pores by dead skin cells, bacteria living in the pores breaking down the oil and causing inflammation probably play a role. Another factor could be genetics, family history with acne. If other people in your family had acne, you may be more likely to develop it too. There are many myths about what causes acne. Contrary to what you may have heard, acne is not caused by dirty skin .According to studies conducted at Stanford University, washing the face once or four times daily did not change the condition of acne. Also, based on the finding of those studies,, regular exercise can be encouraged for patients with acne. There is no evidence that stress causes acne, but it can make it worse. The Stanford survey also found that poor diet and decreased sleep can negatively affect acne and that drinking more water could improve the quality of the skin. ACNE IS CURABLE AND TREATABLE Having acne isn’t a pleasant experience. Are there any ways to get rid of acne naturally that actually work? In fact, using natural products can be a quick and easy way to reduce your acne or even eliminate it altogether. Eating a balanced diet always make sense. Nutritious foods can help keep you healthy, and your skin will benefit from getting enough vitamins and minerals. Acne, eczema, dry skin can be healed through healthful foods and supplements. Vitamins A, B, C, E and zinc are all necessary for healthy skin. Excessive amounts of processed. fatty and fried foods, fatty red meat . junk foods and sugar contribute to acne. It is important here to mention that acne could indicate an acidic condition in the blood. If this acid is flushed from the system, the skin will start looking and feeling better. A diet rich in whole foods like fruits, vegetables, healthy oils and grains along with more water intake could reduce acne outbreaks. Best is to filter your water and it is as pure as bottled water. Start by increasing the amount of water you drink. This will help to detoxify your body. With the state of tap water nowadays, it’s probably best to filter your water. This is cheaper than buying bottled water and it is at least as pure. Jug style water filters are easy to use and many are designed to be kept in your fridge so that your drink is cool as well. Water helps rehydrate your body, which is around 50 to 60 percent water depending on your age. Water also helps flush away the different toxins that accumulate in your body and helps your body to naturally carry out detoxification. Next up, start taking flax seed oil on a regular basis. Although it’s not technically an acne cure, it helps heal your skin and many people have reported having less acne symptoms once they’ve started adding flax seed oil to their regime. It’s also a great natural moisturizer. Don’t pick at your acne! This is easier said than done, but resisting the temptation to pop your pimples as much as possible is a good move in order to avoid scarring and spread the infection. There are many natural supplements that can help you out . Those natural remedies are enhanced with selected herbs and nutrients including multi-vitamin with vitamin A and Zinc. Those homeopathic Acne formula can heal existing pimples and prevent the emergence of new pimples. Take action now in order to control, prevent and enhance your skin. Gilles Coulombe B.A. B.LL D.S.A. For more information, go to My Site

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Acne Treatment – Treating Acne With Natural Medicine

Nov 9

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Though you can’t see it happening, every minute of the day we lose about 30,000 to 40,000 dead skin cells off the surface of our skin. Acne is caused by an imbalance between oil, dead skin cells and the P-acnes bacteria. Primary considerations in treating acne are minimizing oil production and treating the bacteria, restoring homeostatic balance to the skin. Double moisturise rather than deep cleanse with harsh cosmetic formulas. Also in many cases this is part of adolesence and in most cases the skin balances out.

Fine Tuned Machines

Our bodies are fine-tuned machines, continually creating new cells and getting rid of dead cells. There are three processes vital to human health; appropriation (taking in food, air, water etc), assimilation (absorbing nutrients to create new cells) and elimination (expelling waste/toxins). If any one of these is unbalanced, this can lead to less than vital health. We need to take in the right fuel, use it effectively and get rid of by-products and waste. For example, we get rid of waste via the digestive system, the lungs and the skin; if the digestive system is sluggish waste may have to be expelled via the skin as blocked pores and acne.

There is recent research in acne pointing the finger at diet — eating refined carbohydrates and sugar leads to a surge in insulin and an insulin-like growth factor called IGF-1. This in turn leads to an excess of male hormones, which encourage the skin to excrete large amounts of sebum. This grease-like substance encourages the growth of bacteria responsible for acne. The scientists believe the modern Western diet is to blame.

Fruit, vegetables, nuts and seeds in their natural state provide the body with all the nutrients and enzymes required for digestion and absorption. In cooked food many of the vitamins and minerals have been destroyed and virtually all of the enzymes, this means the body has to work even harder to digest and absorb what nutrition is left. Increasing temperature causes an exponential increase in the rate of chemical reactions. When food is heated, the rate of reactions of degradation and oxidation of nutrients increases dramatically. As a result, we consume fewer nutrients and more acne aggravating free radicals.

Nutritionists are always telling us of the value of antioxidants — they mop up free radicals. This is basically what a detox diet does; it’s full of antioxidant food to get rid of the toxins. If you put the right fuel in, you can expect dramatic results. A diet rich in antioxidant food will help reduce acne. Rosemary essential oil is a fantastic free radical scavenger.

Water

To get rid of acne, the skin needs to be hydrated from the inside to prevent blocked pores — drink plenty of water and eat plenty of water-rich foods, such as fresh fruit and vegetables. This will also help speed up a sluggish digestive system.

Yeast

People with acne often have a build-up of yeast in the body and are susceptible to yeast infections, such as thrush (Candida Albicans). This can also impact the digestive system bringing on problems such as constipation. Antibiotics and a diet high in yeast and sugar will aggravate this further.

Many people with acne are prescribed antibiotics, which may help destroy the bacteria that breed inside the blocked pores, but they also destroy the healthy bacteria that help support the activity of your intestines. If your intestines are not working efficiently, there will be a build-up of toxins in the digestive system which can aggravate acne. The body also builds up a tolerance to antibiotics, meaning you need larger and larger doses to get the same effect. If you have been taking antibiotics for your acne, take a probiotic supplement every day to heal your intestines. To this add a spoonful of psyillium husks to rid the intestine of toxins.

Zinc & Selenium

Zinc supplementation is essential in the treatment of acne especially for teenage males. Selenium is an amazing antioxidant mineral and also in a clinical study was seen to dramatically reduce acne pustules with white heads. Selenium also helps to fight infections.

In order to ‘trick’ the skin into balance double moisturize, that is, use twice the amount of moisturizer you would normally use. This causes the feedback mechanism for oil production to return to normal. Using oils that mimic the skin’s natural oils (coconut and jojoba) will rebalance the oil production of your skin. These oils won’t block your pores. Try not to use toners as they will dry the skin and exacerbate the condition.

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The Truth Behind Back Acne

Nov 8

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It seems apparently that back acne is a lesser problem than the ones that appear on the face; this is because of the simple reason that they are on the portion of the skin that is covered by clothes. However the fact remains that back acne still remains a major cause for worry. Those who have them face embarrassment at places such as the gym and at the beach where they have to take off the cloth.
So if you are one of the victims of back acne and want to get a cure for it, you are in luck because this article is just for you. I have suffered from acne in the face and back for in excess of 7 years and have always wanted to come out with a permanent remedy. And with my continued research, I have finally found the relief that works not just for back acne, but also for the ones in the other places.
This article discusses why someone has back acne and how they are different to facial acne. And not only that, you will also learn how you too can solve the back acne problems.
All about back acne:
There are various kinds of back acne such as whiteheads and blackheads and then there are big cystic acnes that reach deeper into the skin. The difference between facial acne and back acne is that when they come up in the back, the treatment becomes more problematic, and back acne is also more prevalent. This makes it quite annoying.
In the back side of a human the number of sebaceous glands is much more and due to this the production of natural oils are also higher. This and also the fact that the human skin on the back is tougher ensure that back acne is usually severer than when they are formed on the face. The presence of cysts and nodules in large numbers also does not help this matter.
Why back acne occurs?
There are many who mistakenly think that back acne is caused when the skin is overexposed to the Sun ; they believe that this happens because the skin becomes dry from the exposure and thus ends up making more sebum to counter this. This extra sebum chokes the hair follicles, thus leading to the formation of the acne. Some also believe that back acne happens from low levels of nutrients in the body. However the fact is that, why back acne happens goes much deeper than this.
In truth, the causes of all kinds of acne, including back acne, lesions on the face, neck, whiteheads or blackheads are the same and they are the buildup of toxins in the body and an imbalance in the level of hormones.
Yes it is true that the skin on the back is tougher and there are more sebaceous glands here, but these factors do not cause back acne. However these factors may still make the symptoms worse. So go ahead and put on that moisturizer or stop exposing your skin to the Sun: these measures will definitely decrease the symptoms. However the back acne itself cannot be cured.
How is back acne different to the lesions on the face or the body?
The main difference cannot be attributed to the external features of the various body parts such as the number of sebaceous glands or the toughness of the skin or the level of dryness. Understanding this is crucial for handling the symptoms of the condition and for treatment that is applied externally.
But there is a basic difference between back acne and the ones in the other parts such as facial acne and this difference is in the inside. Back acne basically happens from a high level of toxins in the lymph and the blood rather than from imbalance of the hormones.
Toxicity thus plays a more crucial role for back acne and it is not so the case for acne on the face. However hormonal imbalance still plays a role (even though it is not the #1 reason). This factor always has an impact; it is just that in back acne, it is not the major and dominant cause.
The only cure that works for back acne:
The correct approach is really quite simple: you have to fight the internal causes and neutralize them and once the real causes are taken on, the back acne problem can be permanently cured.
But do remember that since toxicity is the major cause, the treatment focus should also be to reduce the levels of the toxins.
Back acne can be best solved through the holistic path. The holistic approach not only challenges the external factors that worsen the acne, but it also treats the condition from the inside and offers tips to change the lifestyle so that you can lead a healthy life and finally get rid of back acne.

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