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Introduction to Acne

Thursday, July 29th, 2010

Sometimes the cells inside the follicles shed too fast and stick together, forming a white, cheesy plug at the surface of the skin. If the opening to the surface stays partly open, the top of the plug may darken, causing a blackhead.

Formation

This is an explanation of how acne forms. It is a general description, and mentions both mild and severe cases of acne.

If the opening to the surface closes, the follicle may fill up and its wall may start to bulge, causing a whitehead. The mixture of oil and cells inside the follicle also aids the growth of bacteria. If the follicle wall bursts, the oil, cells, and bacteria spill into the skin.

The result is redness, swelling, and pus, in other words, a pimple. Whiteheads usually form from pimples. However, occasionally blackheads will form.

Blackheads are formed when too much oil is produced from the glands of skin. The excess oil collects in the pores of the skin and hardens into plug. Since the pores are open, the tip of the clogged oil is exposed to the air. It oxidizes and turns black.

This is a more severe form of acne. The lumps may be painful, and if they are not treated by a doctor, permanent scars could develop.

However, one of the best ways to treat acne is to prevent it from forming in the first place. The following section provides you with prevention tips.

Prevention

Getting rid of acne can be a challenge. You need to take several steps to make it happen. Some things you can do to prevent acne include the following:

  • Stop using oil-based make-up, hair products, lotions, and creams.
  • Eliminate consumption of greasy fast foods, pizza, fried chicken, etc.
  • Avoid getting too much of any kind of oil on your skin.
  • This includes mechanical oils and grease, as well as cooking oils should not come in contact with skin.
  • Diet and lifestyles may need to be changed in order to get rid of acne (i.e. eating less sugary and salty snacks, candy, chocolate, donuts, or chips).

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Herbs that Fight Acne

Friday, June 25th, 2010

A number of herbs today are used in special formulas to clear skin problems. They provide different benefits to acne sufferers, as well as to people who experience other blemishes such as whiteheads or blackheads.

These herbs benefit an acne-prone person either directly or indirectly (dealing with the root of the problem or clearing the surface):

Thyme-Facial steam packs often are made with this pleasant-smelling herb. It is known to clear the complexion quite well. It might be mixed along with other ingredients such as basil or rose water.

Basil-This herb often is found in tea and also is included in many facial masks or treatment pastes. Its strongest suit is its ability to fight against acne-causing agents. You might see it in a home recipe along with lemon, thyme, tea tree, or witch hazel.

Tea tree-This herb is most often used as an oil. It’s main role is to cleanse and toning the skin. It has healing/antiseptic qualities that keeps acne away.

Turmeric-This root has antiseptic and antibiotic qualities. It serves the skin quite well, as it addresses the root of the problem-the acne fighting bacteria. It also helps eliminate redness, soreness, and pimples.

Burdock-This herb helps strengthen the immune system and promotes blood purification. It also provides a way to detoxify the body and one result is less chance that skin blemishes such as pimples or blackheads would form.

Rooibos-This herb has anti-oxidant qualities. Therefore, it is esteemed as a product that helps build up the immune system. It also soothes and heals the skin, which allows for the correction and disappearance of blemishes.

Heather-The young version of this flower is often added to teas. It has forever been applied as a way to clear skin problems. If you see it on a label as part of a product ingredient list you can be assured it is very helpful.

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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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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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