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‘Acne Free in 3 Days’ Book Review

Monday, May 17th, 2010

‘Acne Free in 3 Days’ by author Chris Gibson is a very popular book that is used to help people clear their skin. This is marketed as an all natural approach to acne treatment.

A Brief Description

Of course, you are not going to be told the whole story here because otherwise there will be no need to buy the book. You will, however, be provided with a very excellent summary.

Basically what this book does is it helps people modify their diet. This is done in a way that helps fight acne from the inside out.

Another way to help people get rid of acne in the amount of time designated (3 days) is to chance your lifestyle. More details are indicated in the pages of Acne Free in 3 Days, as we are not allowed to give away all the secrets.

We can give you a bit of a clue though. There are certain foods you should not eat if you want to clear your face. There are also certain substances and beverages you also should not use if you want to get rid of acne in this short amount of time.

Pros

This book offers a simple step-by-step solution. Author Chris Gibson writes in a way that individuals can understand. He even shows people how addressing acne at the root of the problem (clearing of bacteria and other debris trapped in the skin) will help.

Recommendations to various home remedies for further self care are present in this book as well. You are shown how to clean your face without using harsh chemicals and natural oils.

Another major advantage of using this system is that it is not expensive at all. You only need about $20 to $30 worth of supplies along with the purchase of the book. This may seem like quite a bit of money to spend at first but in the end you are likely to notice it is worth it.

Cons

The price for the Acne Free in 3 Days book along with the cost of materials recommended in the book may be too high. Some people are just not sure they want to pay to get all these supplies if they are not sure it would work.

These supposed 3-day acne clearing method may not work for more severe cases of acne. You should talk to a doctor if your skin does not clear in a short amount of time, say 3 to 7 days. It could be a result of another type of acne such as cystic acne.

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Lemon Juice for Acne: How Well does it Work?

Monday, May 3rd, 2010

Lemon juice is a common household treatment for acne. It seems to have its benefits, which are shown below. How well does it really work? That is the main question you probably would ask.

Advantages

It is a very inexpensive solution. After all, lemon is a very common kitchen commodity. You might need to buy a bit extra but usually the cost of it is less than a dollar-or about a dollar.

Lemon juice works well because of the acidic nature of it. The juice acts as an astringent and it helps clean the skin pores just as any fancy facial cleanser would do.

It seems to do well for all kinds of pimples and scars. It even worked better for one person in particular who combined baking soda with it.

Lemon juice also seems to do an amazing job at healing red spots and healing acne. It also makes the skin soft and some people actually like the smell of it.

Disadvantages

It stings, but mainly this is the case with people who use it on an open wound. It also is slightly sticky for some people. It could dry out the skin if it is used too much or too often.

Conclusion

For most people it works very well. Generally using lemon juice does more good than harm. It is a great thing to consider.

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Witch Hazel: A Natural Skin Astringent Review

Friday, January 8th, 2010

With hazel is a natural substance that helps cleanse the skin. Using this product typically helps unclog the pores without using an expensive skin care line.

However, how well does it really work? Does it help everyone or just some people? These are some very important questions to answer about this natural, simple acne clearing solution.

Pros

This product helps keep the pores clean. It also helps reduce dark spots, pimples, and other blemishes. It also works well for clearing up oily skin and keeping proper balance. It also has a toning effect, and evens the complexion.

Unlike alcohol-based astringents witch hazel does not have as much tendency to cause dryness. Furthermore, it is a product that is very easy to use. It can be applied with a cotton ball, or splashed on with your hands.

You might be able to find a gentle facial scrubbing pad to use with it. This remedy is probably quite a bit cheaper than most used today to clear the skin. At the same time, it also has a very pleasant smell, or at least some people think so.

It has an antiseptic affect as it helps remove bacteria and debris from skin pores. This further keeps your face clear and smooth.

Cons

It may not work on very severe cases of acne, or for removal of cysts. Clearing the skin if pimples and whiteheads takes considerably loner than using other treatments. It may not be appropriate for people with very dry skin.

It is not suited for people with very sensitive skin, as it could redden the skin and even could cause rashes. It might also sting the skin if you have any open sores on your face. However, it is milder than other natural substances.

Although some people like the smell of it, not everyone does. To each one’s own.

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Non-inflammatory and Inflammatory Types of Acne: What You Need to Know

Thursday, December 3rd, 2009

Generally speaking, all acne starts out in a similar way. However, you may have not realized before that there are different types of acne.

You are advised to learn about these in order to make sure you receive proper treatment for your condition. As you read this, of course beware that this is not intended to give you a diagnosis but it will help you take care of the problem in the event you cannot see a doctor for maybe a few days or a week.

You can use these descriptions of different types of acne in another way, too. The following will help you decide if you need medical attention:

Non-inflammatory Acne

This is the type of which the clogged hair follicle remains below the skin’s surface. Usually this type is called a “whitehead” or sometimes a “closed comedo.” You probably have just known them as small white bumps that appear on your face or body.

Inflammatory Acne

This is the one that you probably most often refer to as a “pimple” and it is usually pinkish or reddish in color, and is sometimes tender to the touch, but often appearing firm.

This type often represents lesions or sores and can be mistaken for another skin condition such as boils, hives, or herpes. They usually have pus encased in them. In some cases, they may be red at the base with a yellow or white center.

The worst varieties of these are the nodule or cyst forms of skin acne which can be very painful. These often remain on the face or body for weeks, especially if not treated.

The rarest form of inflammatory acne is the Acne conglobata. This one leaves deep scars on the skin and usually appears on the buttocks, chest, or back. These may persist in places where the skin is hard to reach for proper cleansing and could result in severe bacterial infection.

Skin Care

Obviously, the types of treatment needed for non-inflammatory acne is different than that for inflammatory acne. As you seek the right solution you should watch out and make sure it specifies what type it will treat. Otherwise, it could be a waste of your money.

New posts will be displayed in upcoming weeks reviewing more products. You are likely to learn then about what types of skin products will help in different situations. In the mean time, you are encouraged to do some research on your own.

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Exposed Acne Treatment Review

Friday, November 20th, 2009

The Exposed Acne treatment product was left up to questioning, which was answered after considerable amount of research. I have gathered what I have found to be as unbiased of information as possible about this product.

The Exposed Acne Treatment Process

This system is one that helps reach deep down in order to correct acne problems. It starts with the Exposed facial cleanser, which is what removes all dirt, oil, and other debris from your skin pores.

This cleanser also helps remove dead skin cells. All this takes place while eliminating the bacteria that leads to the development of acne.

The second step of this process involves the application of a special “clearing tonic.” It is similar to the effect that a “toner” or “astringent” may have on the skin.

The last step of this deep cleansing process involves the application of a treatment serum. This further helps eliminate bacteria and reduces the “sebum” that often develops on the skin.

Pros and Cons

This treatment system is milder than others. Therefore, it is less likely to strip the natural protective shield of your skin. At the same time it does its job very well-which is to cleanse your skin while restoring its natural balance.

Another major advantage of this product is that it has a nice scent, unlike other products. Furthermore, the side effects are barely noticeable. Results are seen in users in less than two weeks.

The downside of using this product is that sometimes the acne problem seems to be worse instead of better for the first few days. However, if you have ever heard the saying, “things will get worse before they get better” it applies in this case.

Another minor concern of uses is the redness experienced while using it. However, it is hard to find any effective acne solution that causes absolutely no problems.

Furthermore, although it does great for regular acne it may not do very much for deeper acne scars. Other people may wish that they could buy it in a regular store, too. However, online shopping is becoming much more acceptable these days and most people enjoy the convenience of it.

User Feedback

In spite of some concerns, the Exposed Acne system works for most people. More positive responses from consumers have been found than negative. It works well for treating cases of mild to serious acne.

Of course, the best results noticed were in people w ho used this product the way it was meant to be used. If you follow the instructions, you are likely to experience the best results possible.

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Cystic Acne: a More Serious Look Into this Condition

Monday, November 16th, 2009

Cystic acne is not a deadly disease, but it is a very serious case of acne that can cause ones self esteem to plummet greatly. Various forms of treatment are available to sufferers of this condition.

Description

Cystic acne is characterized by the mass covering of the face. Patches of scars and blemishes might also occur on other areas of the body. They appear as breakouts very similar to a rash or hives. They sometimes can form in clusters and in themselves are often quite large.

Causes

Often it is a result of overused oil glands. Excess dead skin cells may also accumulate within the pores of your skin. Furthermore, a large mass of propionibacteria acnes attacks the skin. (This bacteria is one that is most blamed for pimples and scars characteristic of most skin diseases like this one.)

Effects

The breakouts experienced by people suffering severe skin conditions like this one often destroy healthy skin tissue. This is a main reason that scars may occur. However, the effects are far beyond the physical.

People who experience uncontrollable appearances of skin blemishes often feel extremely embarrassed. They may be ashamed sometimes to even go out in public. They may not even want to look at themselves in the mirror in the morning.

Treatment Info

If you want to find out how you can treat cystic acne, consult your doctor. Oftentimes strong prescription medications are applies over a period of time. In the most extreme cases, surgery may be used to remove the blemishes, scars, and pimples.

While seeking medical treatment for this problem, you may want to change your diet. You can begin by drastically reducing intake of salty or fatty foods such as chips, French fries, or fried chicken. Also, reduce intake of fats in general, and stop eating so much sugary candy and chocolate.

Furthermore, learn better methods of caring your skin. All this will help improve your confidence as you attempt to have this condition corrected.

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Acne: A Brief Description and Treatment Guide

Thursday, November 5th, 2009

No one would really think much of writing an in-depth description of acne. However, doing so may help you care for your skin better than you did in the past.

Acne is a very common medical problem, which falls under the classification of skin diseases. Usually they appear as raised bumps on the surface of the skin. They usually are red, but sometimes they are white or black.

Cause of Acne

Usually this problem occurs when excess dirt and oil builds up in your skin pores. This along with excessive secretion of a substance called sebum is what often forms pimples, otherwise known as lesions or acne.

This problem typically occurs in people who are between 10 years of age to 40 years of age. The same is true of cysts, whiteheads, blackheads, and other abnormal skin blemishes.

Important: Treatments by Skin Types

This is important to know because not many people realize that treatments for acne often are based on skin type. If you ever have complained about a skin care product that was supposed to work and did not this may be the main reason why.

The following recommendations are made according to skin type:

Oily-Alcohol-based solutions are used as an astringent to help keep pores clean. A milder astringent used on oily skin is witch hazel. These both evaporate quickly so you have to rub your face with it fast, but of course remain gentle while doing so.

Normal-Solutions mixed with water versus alcohol are more recommended. Witch hazel may be appropriate in this case. Water-based solutions help moisturize and cleanse the skin at the same time.

Dry-Certain solutions that are water-based are great for dry skin. Sometimes a good location with high-quality natural moisturizing ingredients works well in this situation. Certain ointments and creams may be especially made for dry skin as well.

Combination-You can find a variety of cleansers or water-based cleansers that are appropriate for skin that is dry in some spots while oily in others. You might be able to get away with using two different types of cleansers-one for the dry portion and one for the oily portion.

Additional Info

Treatment can be sought over the counter. Many people turn to herbal products, but beware that not all herbs are necessarily safe. Certain acne treatments also may help with reducing wrinkles.

Note also that various exfoliation practices as well as facial mask application are two more at-home treatments often applied on acne. Then, of course, there are the medical treatments such as chemical peel or in the worse case surgery.

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Acne Prevention Tips: How to Take Care of your Skin

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

Acne products can help you clear up your skin. However, you should also learn how to take care of it so the problem does not return.

There is no guarantee that if you adhere to tips presented in this article that your acne problem will never return. However, it should greatly reduce the chance that it will.

Keeping your Skin Acne Free

Keeping you skin acne free does not happen by accident. It takes careful thought and planning. Some of the best advice I heard about keeping your skin clean includes the following:

  • Use makeup, lotion, and cleansers that is appropriate for your skin type. Otherwise, you could strip the natural oils from your skin and dry it out, or you could clog your pores. Either way, pimples or other blemishes are likely to appear.
  • Make sure you do not cut yourself while shaving, especially near a pimple. This could cause further infection. Likewise, never pop a zit as much as you want to, and do not touch them especially with dirty hands. (Okay, I confess this is a very bad habit!)
  • Make sure you know what is in the skin products you are purchasing. Beware that some cheap or poorly made cleansers, for instance, are made with terribly harsh ingredients. These can strip your skin from its natural protective sealant.
  • Clean your skin every single night before you go to bed. This will keep your pillow clean and will result in less chance of dirt and buildup, which often occurs during the night. You should of course also do the same in the morning.
  • Limit sun exposure as well as tanning. You may think this will help you cover it up, or get rid of it. However, sometimes it only makes the situation worse.
  • Watch your diet. Specifically, limit the amount of sugary and salty foods that you eat. Fattening foods as well as substance such as alcohol and caffeine can cause a problem too.

Shopping Tips

Instead of wasting time on treatments that do not work, make sure you do your research. Consumer reviews say volumes about what works and what does not work. Lab studies have the same weight, so study them carefully.

However, beware of fake reviews posted online, which favor one product over another. Try to find as unbiased of information as you can. This will help you make an educated decision without becoming enticed by advertisement hype.

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