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Natural home remedies for acne.
2007-12-01 06:46:00
If you’ve had acne then you definitely know how difficult it is to treat. In fact on of the of the major problems in treating acne is that its got no clear-cut treatment! Doctors can keep on experimenting on your face with a range of topical as well as ingested antibiotics, lotions, and creams. And that’s not all you could land up with a big dent in your pocket and household budget trying to buy all these purported cures of acne. So before running form pillar to post try these home remedies and then you can at least have the satisfaction of having tried everything before wasting your money on OTC drugs,   Other sizes:M | L The Naked Bee Oatmeal and Honey Triple Milled Soap- Orange Blossom Honey - Made in USAPrice: $2.95 USD 1.      Baking soda-everyone has this soft white powder in their house for the purpose of baking. You can this soft granular powder as a scrub. Rub into you face after wetting your face with a little water. The baking powder releases nascent oxyge...
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Using The Oil Cleansing Method To Cure Your Acne Problem
2007-11-27 08:17:00
It is not possible for everyone to have glowing and clear skin that is free of pimples, cysts and blackheads. Though there may be many products in the market that claim to rid your skin of oil, on using these products, you find that the products basically leave your skin condition much worse than before. Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash Mask Scrub, 60 Second, 6 Ounce Bottle The main thing to remember when cleansing and moisturizing your skin is that oil dissolves oil. However this means that you should not be afraid of applying oil to your face. This is because oil is alone not responsible for creating blemishes. There are other factors responsible for pimples, whiteheads, cysts, zits and blackheads which include hormones, dead skin cells, bacteria and the accumulation of all these factors. Don’t think that having oily skin indicates something malicious to you as it is natural for your skin to produce oil as it needs it. Remember that this natural oiling of your skin is advantageous ...
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Acne foods: some are really good for you.
2007-11-27 01:56:00
Drink plenty of water everyday. Water is a good carrier of mineral throughout the body and if the amount of water you drink is insufficient then you get dehydrated. Drinking sufficient water will break up waste materials in your body so that it’s easily flushed out. Healthy trinity probiotic capsules These toxins collect inside the body causing a flare up of your acne. Start by drinking 7 glasses of water a day for the next 2 to 3 days. And check to see that your urine runs clear. You can make appetizing fruit smoothies and juices from a single fruit or a combination of seasonals. Try to include at least a single salad a day. And combine it with your main dish. Throw away that pack of chips and dips and snack on nuts and dried fruits like Almonds, Brazil nuts, Pistachios, and Pumpkin seeds are high in selenium and zinc. These minerals are renowned stress and acne busters. Load up your system on probiotics. You can have a probiotic supplement a day or simply snack regularly on he...
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Castor Oil Face Packs To Treat Acne
2007-11-26 07:55:00
 Castor Oil - 16 oz. - Liquid Despite being an oil, castor oil is beneficial in treating acne. By rubbing castor oil on the affected areas, the skin that is hardened with impurities on the pores gets dissolved. On steaming the face, these pores get opened, with which the oil can be removed easily. In addition to this, castor oil can be taken internally as a laxative to treat constipation and thus remove toxic waste from the body that may induce acne. You can also get good results on your acne by using a castor oil pack on your face. You get best effects from castor oil pack by using a hot oil pack. On using a castor oil pack, you experience psychological effects of the oil that includes the stimulation of the liver, relief from pain, increased eliminations, improved gastrointestinal function, increased lymphatic circulation, increased relaxation and reduced inflammation. To make a castor oil pack, you need three layers of natural and uncolored wool or flannel cotton that is large e...
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Using Castor Oil To Treat Acne:
2007-11-25 20:35:00
Though many people think that castor oil being an oil can aggravate skin conditions, on the contrary, this is not so. This is because the concept followed in using castor oil for skin care and cleansing is that it massages your skin so that the oil hardened with impurities on your pores is dissolved. With steaming, the pores are opened, making it easier for the oil to be removed. In fact, a small drop of castor oil can be patted on damp skin to give the required lubrication to keep the skin from over-compensating in oil production. Castor oil is an oil that has anti-inflammatory properties that not only heals and cleanses the skin, but also is a primary oil that seems to have many magical and healing properties. This is an oil that has been used both internally and externally for hundreds of years for therapeutic reasons. When applied topically, castor oil has numerous benefits for various conditions. It can be massaged not only on acne, but also on problem spots like the abdomen or...
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8 Tips To Prevent Your Acne
2007-11-24 20:04:00
Don’t use too much perfume in the hot sunlight, as the oils and scents in it can cause skin irritation. While applying a sunscreen don’t forget obvious areas like your hands, elbows, lips, and neck. These areas can get easily missed out resulting in dark patches with acne on them. Stick to waterproof and water resistant make up which will not run and contaminate your pores. Clogged pores are the starting sign of acne. Don’t use alcohol-based astringents and toners unless you have oily T-skin. These alcohol based products can dry out your skin even more causing breakouts or flare-ups. Keep room temperatures steady, shuttling in between outside temperatures to a sudden change of household temperature can cause wrinkles as well as excess oil production. You don’t really want that do you? Exfoliate your skin three times a week with a mild soap and scrub loofah. Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soaps Pure-Castile Soap, All-One Unscented Baby-Mild, 5 oz (140 g) (Pack of 6) Apply a good q...
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Some Forms of Acne Treatments
2007-11-24 19:48:00
Acne is a skin condition that has many types of treatment for curing the problem. In fact, everyone has their own special treatment for handling acne. When choosing your acne treatment, you first have to decide if your acne attack is mild, moderate or severe and treat it accordingly. If your acne seems to be getting worse than better, visit a professional dermatologist to give you your best treatment. Gently washing the area twice a day with warm water and soap helps treat mild acne. You also have to use an over the counter product or a product with salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide to treat acne. With proper skin care and these products, acne can be controlled. However remember that time is needed for improvements as nothing happens overnight. When you have pimples like blackheads, comedones and whiteheads covering about half your face, you are suffering from moderate acne. In such conditions, it is better to consult a dermatologist to treat your problem. Though moderate acne is d...
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Master Cleanser Helps In The Detoxification Of The Body
2007-11-23 10:42:00
Stanley Burroughs, the man who was famous for his research in toxemia and diseases.  passed away on June 16, 1991. One of his most therapeutical tools in the field of toxemia is the Master Cleanser Lemonade Fast.   This Master Cleanser Lemonade Fast was developed in the year 1941 by Burroughs. It was first developed to find a better method of treating ulcers. However after some years, it was found that this diet is also successful in treating other diseases.   With MasterCleanser your body gets detoxified and thus stimulates healthy tissue growth. It is basically a liquid mono-diet that cleanses the body where you drink a drink of fresh lime  or lemon juice, maple syrup and cayenne pepper that is mixed with water, 6-12 times a day.   In addition to this, the only other thing you drink is a herbal laxative tea twice a day, and no food.This regimen is followed for 10 days and can safely be followed for 40 or more days, depending on your physical condition.   You can realize h...
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Five silly falsehoods about acne
2007-11-23 06:14:00
Acne can be really difficult to control and sometimes people will blame anything to get rid of it. Chocolates, sex, diet, cleanliness and heredity; at different times almost all of these have picked up equal blame for causing acne. So how true are they? Let’s find out?  Diet- acne is not caused by your diet. A lot of scientific studies were conducted and none of them can prove that diet ingredients cause acne. So don’t blame the chocolate, pizza, French fries, and cokes. Although with these you could get really chubby. On the other hand, a study done lately definitely demonstrates a link between milk consumption particularly skim milk and the formation of acne. Another study has also suggested a link between the use of high-glycemic foods and acne. Deficient personal hygiene. Acne is not affected by dirt. This is a common false impression. As acne is an infection of the outer covering of the body, on the surface, many people think that personal hygiene causes acne. The truth...
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Prevent acne from the inside
2007-11-23 06:11:00
Acne is a difficult condition to treat because we don’t really have a definite cure for it. Some doctors prescribe antibiotics while others can prescribe surgery and drainage for the acne. But a major factor of all types of acne is a good diet rich in healthy foods. After all, if it’s garbage in, then it will be garbage out. So here are lists of good healthy foods which can control acne from the inside out,   Organic green tea-I once was totally lured into buying a pound of jasmine scented green tea. The instructions given were clear. Brew and drink and I did do so. The astringent taste nearly puckered up my mouth for a few months! My Chinese boss used to swig this by the bucketful no wonder he looked so constipated! Ok jokes aside,  green tea is rich in an anti-inflammatory chemicals called catechins, which combat free radicals and prevent fine lines. Olive oil – really tasty to eat as dip and definitely good for you. The best part of this oil is that its good for your ...
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Master Cleanse Is More A Fast Than A Diet
2007-11-22 10:19:00
Master Cleanse is a great diet that helps in detoxifying your body and thus eliminates harmful toxins from your body system.   This diet is also called Lemonade Diet where you don’t eat any solids but only drink a mixture of lemon juice, maple syrup, water and cayenne pepper.   This diet is usually followed for ten days to experience its benefits and effects. however many people fast for longer periods of time.   If you intend to follow the diet for long periods of time, remember that long periods of fasting call for careful breaking.   This is because intestinal cultures have to re-develop and mucus linings, re-built. With these breaks, you have to drink ‘full strength’ juices for a day or two. then you have to slowly add soups, fruits, vegetables and nuts to your diet to resume your regular diet.   Adding Probiotics to your diet during these breaks is also beneficial as it helps re-establish a healthy intestinal culture in your intestine.   It can be said t...
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An Introduction To The Master Cleanse Diet
2007-11-21 07:52:00
Peter Glickman is the man responsible for popularizing the Master Cleanse or detox diet through his book, Lose Weight Have More Energy and Be Happier In Ten Days.   This diet is also known as the Lemonade Diet and was created by Stanley Burroughs in the year 1941. This diet emphasizes on no eating of solid food; instead you have to drink a mixture of lemon juice, water, maple syrup and Cayenne pepper. The recipe may vary from source to source; however its ingredients are always the same.   You can take the mixture cold like a cordial or hot as a tea. There are essential vitamins, minerals and sugars in this mixture that helps avoid the ketosis that is experienced from Atkins diet and pure water fasting.   Cayenne is added to the mixture to promote the metabolic activity in the body. Without any solid food being eaten wit this diet, you have to help in elimination of wastes and avoid constipation by taking a laxative tea every night and a large volume of lukewarm, brackish wat...
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Natural tips to avoid acne.
2007-11-20 21:18:00
Pimples begin when your pores get clogged with dirt and too much oil production causing a great breeding place for bacteria. So if you really want to treat acne control the oil production and bacteria and you’re home free. Here are few natural tips on how to avoid acne, Hands off, constant touching transfer’s bacteria from different surfaces onto your face resulting in a transfer of bacteria from surfaces like computers, tables, books and eating surfaces. Result, bacterial contamination of your skin. Keep your hair off your face. Most of the time oily skin means oily hair. If you notice more pimples along your hair line or along your nose. Then its time to get a hair band and keep that hair off your face. Wash your face well with warm water and a non-scented soap. Use acne pads which contain 2% salicylic acid and alcohol which can keep your skin oil free and acne free. Throw away that powder puff and compact. Patting on more powder just acts as putting on more dirt onto an alre...
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Common acne myths.
2007-11-19 20:29:00
Let’s be frank! Acne is the most annoying disease on the planet, it crops up at the most inopportune times, causes tremendous breakouts and the sometimes simply disappears on it own.   Like I said, simply hair-wrenchingly annoying!  But for all that, there are few common acne myths floating around which are taken as the absolute truth, but do they really have any scientific basis? I didn’t really know but I thought I’d find out. So, here’s what my research says about the common myths of acne,  Chocolate causes acne- Yeah, right. This is probably every dentist’s nightmare. Imagine what would happen if ever child and teen simply stopped eating chocolate to avoid acne. Instant bankruptcy for the dentist and his clan! But I digress! Suffice to say that there’s no relation between chocolate and acne.   Acne is contagious- No, you can’t catch acne from someone! And no matter how desperately you want to give that really bitchy friend of yours few zits, you really canâ...
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Clearpores- The Best Rated Acne Product In The Market:
2007-11-19 18:32:00
Most creams, gels, chemicals, peels and acne therapies found on the market today in the form of over the counter medications tend to address the acne problem from its outside. Instead of only medicating the symptoms, acne can and is solved only when it is treated at its source. If its source is not treated, then acne keeps on repeating itself. At present, the best rated acne product in the market is the Clear Pores system. This is a new method that has gained popularity for its elimination of acne through inside and outside medication. It has helped numerous customers solve their acne problems. Clear Pores is a 3 part system where acne bacteria are attacked from all directions, and not only from the outside. Today, Clear Pores is considered to be the best acne elimination and prevention system found on the market. It is mainly because of its combination of effective products that help fight acne both from the inside and outside. As Clear Pores system is a doctor endorsed product, th...
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Green Tea Helps Treat And Control Acne In Many Ways:
2007-11-18 20:44:00
Studies have shown that the antioxidants that are found in green tea are very effective in acne prevention. They help the body fight against free radicals that can cause damage to cells and tissues found in the body.   With green tea, you find an anti-bacterial that reduces hormone activity; decreases inflammation and can kill the deadly staphylococcus Aureus and Bacterium acne. Moreover, green tea is less toxic than other acne treatment products, and has fewer or no side effects.   Green tea is a beneficial form of tea as compared to other teas; this tea is not fermented after harvesting. Instead, it is steamed quickly after harvesting so that its active ingredients are intact.   With the help of green tea, you can reduce the inflammation of acne, get rid of blemishes and aid in the detoxification of the body. this is especially helpful for all people suffering from different forms of acne. Even overactive hormonal activity is controlled with green tea.   Green tea is a versati...
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Oatmeal Is An Effective Homemade Treatment For Acne
2007-11-17 09:20:00
If you are one of those who loves oatmeal, you can also consider wearing it as a form of acne treatment. when combined with warm water, you find a thick paste that can be applied to pimples on your face. Leave it on for about 10 to 20 minutes and then rinse it off with warm water.   Many people use facial masks as their homemade acne treatments. Though there are many commercial products that can be used for homemade acne treatment, it is sometimes better and healthier to have natural facial masks.   Make a mask of grated apples and about 4 tablespoons of honey. Apply this facial mask for about 10 minutes. Make sure the apple is grated to a pulp, before you apply honey.   Those who don’t like apples and honey should try a combination of egg white, lemon juice and witch hazel. You have to beat the egg white till its stiff, and add a few drops of witch hazel and lemon juice to it. wear this mask for about 15 minutes and rinse off with warm water.   Though these are all effective ...
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Photo pneumatic lasers for acne-ISOLAZ.
2007-11-16 20:58:00
Fed up of almost every acne treatment available in the market?Some people are also desperate enough to try lasers and micro-derma-abrasion to get rid of acne and scars in an effort to clean their faces. The idea of microscopically shaving skin off my face really scares me senseless, irrespective of acne scars.   So what is it about the newest laser, Isolaz, a photo pneumatic device that uses a combination of lasers and suction to treat acne, reduce red or brown spots which makes it so different?  Isolaz uses a mixture of lasers and suction to clean the pores, sort of like a vacuum and sterilization treatment at the same time. The company claims the treatment is completely painless (definitely a big plus.) No uneven red patches which can send you into seclusion for a week. No need for pre-anaesthesia and post surgery time is minimal. Faster treatment can be done in a half hour during lunch. The treatment has been approved by the FDA Almost all skin types can use it. The entire p...
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Homemade Acne Treatments To Cure Acne
2007-11-16 07:48:00
People suffering from acne should try out some homemade acne treatments as they not only are natural and inexpensive, but also don’t have any harmful side effects that some acne medication may have.   The best and most simple form of homemade acne treatment is the consumption of as much water as possible. with this, not only is healthy skin promoted, but your acne is also treated. It is basically better to drink at least 8 glasses of water a day.   Washing your face regularly with soap and water is another homemade acne treatment. this is because the buildup of oil and bacteria on the skin is one of the leading causes of acne. And with regular cleansing, this build up can be avoided.   It is better to wash your face once in the morning, and before going to bed. use a soap that is not only gentle on your skin, but also has a moisturizer in it.   If you find that there is much redness and itching associated with your acne, use a paste of baking powder as a homemade acne treating...
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Home remedies for acne are the most effective treatment.
2007-11-15 18:26:00
Most people who suffer from acne run from pillar to post seeking any and every medicine possible to get rid of those dirty red spots. My mother swore by her home remedy; mint paste combined with a little yogurt and it did seem to work for me.  As I grew up I decided to investigate a few other home remedies and their effectiveness against acne. Here’s what I found, Fresh turmeric root ground with a little yogurt was wonderful. Caused a whole lot of horrible stains but gave my face such a wonderful sunny glow. A word to the wise: don’t use the powdered turmeric, you could end up looking like last nights chicken curry. Buttermilk and oats used as a scrub was so great. The oats smelled really great even though it tastes really bland. The buttermilk soothed my dry skin and the tiny oat particles acted like a scrub. Really fresh looking skin for about two days. Don’t use soap. Use a mixture of chickpea flour for daily scrubbing of your face. Again this was really yucky but the end...
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The Benefits Of Acne Reviews
2007-11-15 09:10:00
Each person suffering from acne conditions have distinctive skin conditions calling for different forms of acne treatment.   Choosing the right acne treatment may at times prove to be difficult. The best thing to do to help in choosing would be by reading acne treatment reviews.   By reading acne reviews, you get to know about the latest and most effective pimple remedies found in the market. Besides this, you learn about the products that should be avoided as they tend to aggravate skin conditions.   The reasons you can trust acne reviews is because they are usually based on results by people who have actually tried different acne treatment products on themselves.   You find many types of over-the-counter acne treatments available where some work well for mild cases of acne. However these products may not prove to be effective in treating all cases of acne.   The best thing to do would be to consult the pharmacist about the different kinds of acne treatment available in th...
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Using Acne Scar Microdermabrasion To Remove Acne Scars
2007-11-15 05:24:00
Treating and preventing acne is only part of its solution; the next part is the removal of acne scars. Acne scars usually arise with pimple piercing and improper acne treatments. This scar is often more irritating than pimples as they remain on your skin long after pimples disappear.   These scars usually require treatment and are lifelong reminders of the pimples you had suffered from. as acne scars don’t look good on anyone, there are many treatments available that help diminish these scars.   One option is acne scar dermabrasion, which is an effective treatment of acne scars. With microdermasion, a high speed brush is used to remove surface skin, and thus reduce the contour of scars. It not only eliminates superficial scars, but also reduces the severity of deep scars.   However there are some pitfalls to acne scars dermabrasion. One disadvantage is that it is not suitable for all kinds of acne scars and skin types.   Sometimes, it makes ice-pick scars much more noticea...
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Can acne drug ROACCUTANE cause depression?
2007-11-14 19:50:00
Roaccutane was the wonder drug found to have a dramatic effecton acne. So much so that almost every teenager who has had acne, has tried Roaccutane to control it. But here’s the catch according to new research the drug may interfere with a neurotransmitter in the brain causing depression.  Serotonin is a powerful neurotransmitter which is used to by the brain to control mood as well as convey messages to different parts of the body. Low levels of serotonin are correlated to depression and bipolar and anxiety disorders. Roaccutane has now been connected with a minimum of fifteen deaths in the UK and more than two hundred deaths in the US.   One of these tragedies has hit headlines in the UK. David Roberts, a happy-go-lucky teenager is said to have hanged himself due to the effects of the drug. At the family home in Allerton, Liverpool, Fred Roberts, David’s father roundly blamed the drug for his son’s sudden mood swings. David was prescribed a 16 week course of Roccutane ...
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Using Topical Gels To Maintain Clear Skin
2007-11-14 04:41:00
When you suffer from antibiotics, you are usually prescribed oral antibiotics and topical gels for improving skin condition. This is to be followed on a regular basis so that pimples are kept at bay.   However there are many people who suffer from sensitivity to antibiotics. And it is because of this that dermatologists recommend using antibiotics only for a maximum of three months. This is not advisable as some bacteria tend to slowly develop some resistance to the drug.   According to recent studies, there were two new studies in the Archives of Dermatology May 2006 issue that states that acne can be cured effectively without the use of any antibiotics.   Dr. Diane M. Thiboulot a physician of Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine and Milton S. Hershey Medical Center had participated in both studies states that this discovery can lead to changes in acne treatment.   It has been proven in the studies that instead of treating patients with antibiotics, continuous use ...
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Simple tips for acne control.
2007-11-13 19:04:00
OK, any one who has had acne will immediately think,”there’s nothing simple which will cure acne.” I know because I suffered acne for about 15 years of my life from 11 to 26. Yes, that’s true,I did have acne till 26. And then what happened? I woke up and said,”This not right.I have to cure this silly disease.I’m wasting the best years of my life hiding behind acne. No one realizes how talented I can be. They just can’t get beyond the pimples.” and I did. I rigorously followed the simple tips given below and they worked for me.I don’t presume to preach for any one, but give it a try ! What have you got to lose? Except your pimples of course! 1.Take a multi-vitamin everyday.It really boosts your immune system and really ups your energy level. 2.Keep your hair off your face. Get dandruff treated immediately. Use a strong anti-dandruff shampoo combined with an anti-dandruff conditioner.(Boots has got a pretty good one.) 3. Hands off!...
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Some Popular Acne Treatments Have Side Effects
2007-11-12 13:41:00
One of the most famous, and effective treatments for acne is Accutane, which has a generic name of Isotretinoin. In fact, many dermatologists consider Accutane to be a miracle drug where 80% of patients who take the drug continuously for twenty weeks find that they are cured of acne for life.   However, though Accutane is effective in treating acne, its users can be exposed to health hazards. It was found that pregnant women who used Accutane placed their unborn babies in trouble as they may suffer from severe abnormalities.   This is why the Food and Drug Administration of America had started the risk management program called iPledge to help control the usage of Accutane, and to protect acne sufferers from its’ side effects and thus restrict its use.   Part of the program involved in numerous requirements that pregnant women had to follow before being permitted to take Accutane. Some of these tests are a negative pregnancy test, a medical check up and a pledge to use birth co...
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Exercise Without Fear Of Acne
2007-11-11 13:42:00
It was always taught that too much of exercise only aggravates acne because of the sweat. By exercising and taking part in strenuous activities, your skin condition is aggravated, and this was thought to spark an acne attack.   However this myth was proven wrong by a study conducted by the Stanford University School of Medicine some time back.   With their research, the researchers proved that the changes in acne did not seem to correlate with the exercise days; the time the people spent exercising, the time the people sweated during exercise or the time gap between exercise and showering.   Researchers thus proved that it is okay for people suffering from acne problems to exercise, so long as they showered within the hour. The myth of exercising causing acne was triggered by a study involving football players.   As these football players suffered from acne attacks, it was thought that it was the football they played that triggered acne.   However in reality, it was th...
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Drinking Green Tea Can Give You Acne-Free Skin
2007-11-10 19:09:00
Though Benzoyl Peroxide is a very popular and effective acne medication, it is more than likely that many users may experience side effects like itching and drying.   Such people should consider using the alternative herbal medicine, green tea. Green tea is not only as effective as benzoyl peroxide; it is a safe and healthy form of acne treatment too.   Chinese people have been using green tea to improve the condition of their health since the past few centuries. Though green tea has been used for so long, no one was actually aware of it being useful in preventing and treating acne.   It was a research study conducted by Jennifer Gan-Wong that proved this healing power of green tea. This research study comprised of comparison of the effects of green tea cream against 4% benzoyl peroxide solution on volunteers suffering from moderate to severe acne.   With this study, volunteers using both creams were cured from acne. However there are some added advantages to using green tea...
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Drinking Green Tea Can Give You Acne-Free Skin
2007-11-10 19:09:00
Though Benzoyl Peroxide is a very popular and effective acne medication, it is more than likely that many users may experience side effects like itching and drying.   Such people should consider using the alternative herbal medicine, green tea. Green tea is not only as effective as benzoyl peroxide; it is a safe and healthy form of acne treatment too.   Chinese people have been using green tea to improve the condition of their health since the past few centuries. Though green tea has been used for so long, no one was actually aware of it being useful in preventing and treating acne.   It was a research study conducted by Jennifer Gan-Wong that proved this healing power of green tea. This research study comprised of comparison of the effects of green tea cream against 4% benzoyl peroxide solution on volunteers suffering from moderate to severe acne.   With this study, volunteers using both creams were cured from acne. However there are some added advantages to using green tea...
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Eating Bread Too Can Cause Acne In Some People
2007-11-09 17:08:00
Eating too much of highly processed foods is said to trigger acne; and it is one of the reasons that it is said that eating too much of bread can lead to acne attacks.   It is a fact that the refined grain and sugar found in bread increases the level of insulin in the body. And past research has found that too much of insulin in the body tends to stimulate acne.   It is mainly because of the fact that white bread is easy to digest that it leads to higher insulin, and the insulin like growth factor called IGF-1. With this, you find an increased amount of male hormones in the body that causes an increase of sebum and oil in the skin.   Those on a low carbohydrate diet tend to have less acne flare-ups. So scientists infer that acne breakouts in both adults and teenagers are caused by the over consumption of unhealthy foods.   For additional proof to this statement, it has been found that acne flare-ups are uncommon in countries where most of the food is largely unprocessed. &nb...
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