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Baking Soda for Acne? The Pros and Cons

Thursday, June 10th, 2010

Here is an interesting thought-baking soda for acne. Does it really work? If so, it would definitely be a very cheap alternative.

Pros

It cleans the skin well and it makes the skin feel soft. It also helps get rid of mild acne very well, and it has helped with blackheads even and it makes the skin glow.

It is a very inexpensive solution, as already mentioned above. It also is very easy to apply and the texture of it can provide you with the right amount of exfoliate for your skin.

Cons

It could cause a burning or irritating feeling on someone with sensitive skin. It also can cause irritation even on normal skin if you rub it too hard into the skin. It also can sting if you have open wounds or sores on your face.

It sometimes is hard to wash baking soda off your face. It is a bit grainy too-not as soft as traditional cleansers.

Instructions

Using baking soda on your face for acne is most effective when made into a paste. You would add equal amounts of water to baking soda. It helps if you apply a moisturizer on afterwards, and one all natural solution would be a dab or two of olive or almond oil.

Using baking soda would probably work best for people with oily skin. However, it can be used with caution on normal and combination (some oily/some dry) skin.

If you want to try other ingredients with baking soda you might want to try honey, lemon juice, rose water, and brown sugar. This makes a nice facial scrub. You would mix the ingredients together in moderate proportions and then let sit on your face for 10 minutes.

You would then scrub your face for two minutes. After that you would then rinse/take it off.

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Acne Zit Zapper Review

Monday, May 24th, 2010

Zeno is a zapper that is used to help “zap” zits away. It uses heat to help blast out the bacteria in follicles before a pimple rises above the skin’s surface.

This is one way to heal the skin naturally as it reduces inflammation and redness. The temperature of the Zeno zapper is set way below that which would burn the skin. That is a major advantage of course, and yet it seems to provide instant results.

How it Works

First, it needs to be switched on. Then, after about 60 seconds it heats up to its highest operating temperature. It then beeps to let you know it is ready for use.

When ready to zap a pimple, you should let it remain on the zit for 2.5 minutes. You will be greeted by series of beeps every 30 seconds during the treatment as well as after the treatment is completed.

Note that if you do not use it for 35 seconds it will shut off after a period of inactivity. It takes 30 seconds between treatments to allow the Zeno acne to recharge itself.

Further Instructions

After a number of uses you are going to have to replace the Zeno tip. You can find packs of 90 replacement tips for around 30 dollars.

Customer Feedback

One way to determine how effective the Zeno treatment is to read customer feedback. About 90% of people who used it have left positive remarks about this pimple zapper.

The recommendation is to use the Zeno zapper two or three times within 24 hours. The earlier you catch the pimple the faster your case of acne will clear up. Some zits can be wiped out in a matter of a day.

According to the above expected results, most customers are pleased. Pros and cons of this product are shown in more detail below.

Pros

Effective relief from pimples can occur in 24 hours. There are no real side effects reported yet and it works for all (or at least most) types of acne problems. It also does not dry out the skin like other methods of pimple creams, cleansers, and treatments would.

Cons

Replacement tips are needed and these can be costly. This solution may not be effective for everyone and cannot always replace the need to take care of your skin.

It also is not meant to be used as a replacement for healthy lifestyle and diet observance. The Zeno zapper is meant more for “emergency” situations and not be necessarily be used every single day.

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St. Ives Apricot Scrub Review (For Oily Skin and Acne)

Tuesday, April 20th, 2010

The St. Ives Apricot scrub has been popular for a long time. It has actually been used on normal and oily skin types. However, this one often is used for oily skin types.

This product has received mixed response by consumers. It seems to have done some people well while it has done other people maybe “so-so” or below average.

Pros

This product smells nice and provides users with a great way to scrub the skin and remove dead skin cells. One person has experienced a total cleansing within a week.

This person has used this product for two and a half years and it has reduced breakouts considerably. It smooths the skin in the process, and acts as a way to refresh it. Furthermore, this product clears up white heads.

Cons

St. Ives has the tendency to over-dry the skin of some people. It sometimes irritates the skin and causes a paradoxical reaction-breakouts and/or a rash. Furthermore, it sometimes stops working after awhile or even causes redness or burning.

Conclusion

The “cons” of the St. Ives solution may be because of misuse. For instance, if too much of it is used or it is used too often then it can dry the skin. Either that or if a person scrubs too hard it can cause damage to the skin.

Sometimes people use a moisturizer after using St. Ives to return the moisture to the skin. However, the idea is that some people may not want to use this product but rather one that does not dry the skin in the first place.

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Murad Acne Review

Tuesday, April 13th, 2010

Murad Acne is a very common treatment for acne. So how well does it work? That is a good question and one you may probably have been pondering for awhile. This something you should think about as you seek a way to clear up your skin.

The answers to how well it works or how well it does not work are indicated in the following pros and cons. You should gain some valuable insight while reading this.

Pros

It clears up the majority of acne in people. It has wiped on many cases of moderate to severe conditions. This product makes the skin a little smoother and at least for two persons it did so without drying the skin.

Other reports indicate another advantage of using the Murad system. It has resulted in brighter skin and it actually felt good to the senses while applying. For some people it acted as a good moisturizer and cleanser.

Cons

This product works well for some individuals. However, it seems that it does not work for as many as people would like to believe. At least this is the opinion of one online reviewer who only gave it a 1 out of 5 rating, which is very poor.

Sometimes this product has been known to burn or irritate the face. Therefore, it is not recommended to people with dry or sensitive skin types. You should be very careful because you could irritate your skin.

Unfortunately, although there was many “pros” associated with using this product it actually disappointed many people. Many people (although the experiences were very conflicted) mentioned that this product is too harsh.

Numerous individuals said also that it worked “good but not great.” They also may have said that it causes the skin to dry and peel. This of course is contradictory to other people who have used it without experiencing dryness.

Conclusion

There has been quite a few mixed results associated with using this product. Some of the problems associated with using the Murad acne treatment may be related to misuse and overuse. This is one product that is better applied if you follow the instructions as is.

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Carley’s Clear & Smooth Skin Treatment Review

Friday, January 1st, 2010

Carley’s Clear & Smooth is a skin treatment you may not have yet heard about. However, that does not mean it is a “bad” product. In fact, consumers have given this product some very positive reviews, and of course pointed out its flaws.

Pros

It works well for skin problems that occur during rare times. One consumer says, “Works fine for me.” This person known as Anono has trusted this product for two years.

Furthermore, it is a great scrub. It gently exfoliates the skin. It works well for clearing acne and moisturizing the skin and clears acne as you commit to a regular cleansing regimen.

The corresponding daytime moisturizer also works wonders. One person who has used this product for four years says, “I couldn’t be happier.” Another person who used it for over two years was also very pleased.

Cons

One of the only “cons” is not really a “con” at all. One person who tried this product just wished it was made before wasting money on another product called Accutane. Oh well, that is the way things goes, but at least this person did find the right solution eventually.

Furthermore, some people who have used to broke out terribly. Carley’s is a product that also made people’s skin oily, or sometimes just did not plain work.

Furthermore, one person who used it says, “I think your skin gets immune to it and it stops working.” This person had found some use for it, but not as much as others would.

Tips

In order to make the most of this product you should just find out what is your skin type before using it. That will ensure that it is right for you. It is more of a moisturizing agent, so it probably would be more appropriate for people with dry or combination skin.

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Correlation between Acne and Colon Cleansing

Thursday, December 10th, 2009

Depending who you ask, it is actually proven that there is a correlation between acne and colon cleansing. You may wonder what exactly a clean digestive system would have to do with clear skin?

Well, apparently these two things are more related than most people would think. The experts and consumers who believe that a clean colon produces a clean skin say so for the following reasons:

  • Receiving a good digestive cleansing helps keep the internal organs working correctly. This prevents from toxins having to be eliminated from the skin pores via sweat. Therefore, there is less of a chance of clogged skin, which leads to acne problems.
  • Receiving a colon cleansing helps eliminate waste and toxins in the system that have resulted from a poor diet. This helps people correct problems associated with poor diet, which sometimes includes the development of acne.
  • Undergoing a complete digestive flushing that washes out your intestines will make you healthy all around. Indirectly is how your skin would be affected and it is likely to be smoother, and likely to have less blemishes overall.

Additional Acne Treatment Tips

Besides the above statements about colon cleansing you should also care for your skin every single day. Using the right cleanser and moisturizer and making sure you eat a balanced diet will help you immensely.

Speaking of diet, if you are attempting to clean out your insides sometimes people might go on a temporary fruit, vegetable, and/or juice diet. During this time, you would eat as many raw foods as possible. This is likely to clear up your complexion, too.

Exercise can also help you get rid of acne in the event you take a shower before your sweat dries on your face. Therefore, work out as often as possible to detoxify and clean your body and get rid of acne.

Furthermore, make sure you where the right sunscreen while outside. This will further prevent all kinds of skin problems, including the development of acne.

Additional Info

If you are attempting to clear acne with a colon cleanse you should remember one important thing-that this process works differently for different types of acne. You need to find out what type of acne you experience right now for it to make a difference.

I will be doing more studies on the correlation between acne and colon cleansing in the future. Keep coming back for more education regarding this.

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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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