Dry Skin May actually Cause More Acne

Related experts have suggested that one of the major surface causes of acne may be oil secretion.

It is widely believed that if your body is secreting oil, it may clog your pores, which in turn, creates acne outbreaks.

Thus, it is a commonly accepted myth that some well-meaning advice that follows this, is to apply products to your skin, in an effort to dry it out.

Nonetheless, however, doing that can make the problem worse.

For example, if you use a harsh, drying product on your skin, you run the risk of drying out your skin too much.

What happens as a consequence, your sebaceous glands excrete more oil, in an attempt to compensate.

Yes, your skin knows when it is too dry, and does what it can to rectify the problem.

Furthermore, experts state that in addition, dry skin dies faster than healthy skin, causing you to have an abundance of dead skin cells. Dry skin can be just as harmful as skin that's too oily.

Consequently, when looking for a cleansing agent, and there are many good on the market, there are some ingredients you want to stay away from. They include Alcohol, lanolin, isopropyl myristate, sodium lauryl sulphate, sodium laureth sulphate, propylene glycol, mineral oil and parabens, as well as Benzoyl peroxide. Many of these ingredients are good for treating current acne, or in taking care of an outbreak you are currently suffering from, but should not be used as a cleansing agent on areas that aren't broken out (unless you want them to break out, of course!)

I personally use witch Hazel for this purpose or at times just diluted lemon juice.

Just my 2-cents on it.

To health and smoother skin.

Aje

 

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Learn the key to a flawless and acne-free complexion

Oh, I can go on and on about acne, take it from me, I've been there and know how much it can hurt.

Not to worry though, I will share some tips that I have applied and advocate from other noted experts in the field of overcoming acne.

It's safe to say that while most resources on acne, such as websites, suggest you use a cleanser or 'miracle' acne pill, these are unlikely to clear your skin as promised.

So, it's safe to say, you have to find another route for dealing with acne and may I suggest the holistic solution.

For the curious minded, holistic means treating the root of a problem, not just the symptoms.

If you still have acne and you are treating the symptoms, whether its killing the bacteria which is only involved in the last stage of the development of acne, or trying to treat zits after they have appeared, then you need to change your approach to a more holistic one, if you really want an effective acne solution...

Remember this, a holistic acne solution is your key to clear skin.

That said, first and foremost, the main thing you can do as part of a holistic acne solution is to change your diet.

Take it from me, if you subsist on the standard American diet, not only are you promoting an acne-prone skin, but you're jeopardizing your entire health.

That said, again and again, I promote the consumption of a mucus-free or mucus-poor diet of fruits, vegetables and perhaps roots.

Occasional fasts (juice or otherwise) will also work wonders for your skin and we will be discussing more of that in due time.

For now, let's deal with the first step...change your diet for superior acne treatment.

More to come!

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There are several reasons for acne in women

Experts have indicated that for women, it generally is a different battle when it comes to dealing with pimples and or acne.

The same experts have indicated that there are several reasons for acne in women.

It’s widely believed that most common among them are related to the menstrual cycles in females, furthermore, usually pre menstrual acne is caused due to the androgens which have been over stimulated.

Investigation into this report indicates that during periods a woman’s oil producing glands work overtime and end up producing more oil than necessary.

Experience also indicates that an oily face always attracts acne and because menstrual cycles cause oily skin, acne may be caused as an after affect. However, this acne can be treated easily without much effort.

Still, many people believe that the acne that occurs due to menstrual cycles are caused due to impure blood or impurities in the blood. But during pregnancy if acne’s do occur it is advised that the pregnant woman speaks with her gynecologist and her physician, who would be able to advise her about the next course of action.

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Acne: It can be devastating and embarrassing

Oh, yes it can.

Till this day, though I have clear skin, I still cringe if a bump seems like it’s about to form or if I see the slightest one erupting.

It’s safe to say that acne is a curse that plagues many people from children to adults.

Thankfully though, the good news is that acne can be minimized and even cured.

Now, to help with this, I have taken the liberty to seek some tips (besides mine of course) from some experts and forward them to you all.

Acne Treatment Tip #1: If you have acne then you may have oily skin or at least patches of oily skin. However, if your skin is too dry then it can actually cause more acne. Why does this occur? Well, dry skin produces dead skin flakes. These dead skin flakes combine with sebum in your pores. This combination is the main cause of plugged up pores thus leading to more pimples. Therefore, you need to find a good balance between oily and dry skin. So avoid regular soap as it will dry your skin out like the desert.

I personally recommend the use of Witch Hazel of even plain lemon juice as an astringent to help with a natural acne treatment regimen…and to not dry out the skin neither.

Acne Treatment Tip #2: Do not touch, pick, and scratch your face.

Believe it…parents know best; this is true.

This is not a good idea, especially when the pimple is simply red and has not formed a whitehead. You can’t properly get rid of the pimple yourself. You have to be patient and let the pimple work through its cycle without touching it. If you touch it, you will cause more acne to form and leave scars.

Acne Treatment Tip #3: Maintain healthy skin. Perhaps the best step here will be to watch your diet and personal hygiene measures.

All in all…ACNE CAN BE BEAT…you perhaps just need to know how that’s all…

Hence this blog.

Aje

 

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An effort to bring the best skin care tips to you

It goes without saying that having clear skin is the goal of many a teenager and perhaps, everyone.

I mean a blemish free face coupled with a bright smile is definitely a combination that cannot be beat.

So; how exactly does one go about using the best cleansing regimen?

Well, here are some helpful tips:

Cleanse your skin regularly (1-2 times everyday).

Knowing your skin type is one of the most important skin care tip. This is important because not every skin care product suits everybody.

Keep your skin moist at all times. This is one of the most important skin care tip.

Stay Hydrated by drinking lots of water, this will not keep your skin moist but will help in overall upkeep of your health (and in turn your skin).

Try to reduce or altogether get rid completely of stress.

Avoid the use of soap on your face. Soap should only be used from below the neck.

Incorporate some exercise and of course sleep.

Here’s to health, not only for the skin: but all over….

 

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Whiteheads And Blackheads; What's the difference

By now, most people do know that there such things as whiteheads and blackheads when it comes to pimples.

But how do these come about and how do they differ?

Well, it’s noteworthy to note that first of all, acne is a disease of sebaceous glands.

And these sebaceous glands produce sebum and are located all over the skin except few places such as palms, soles and lips. Sebum is the natural oil that protects the skin. The skin has very small pores, which give passage to the hair to grow. Sebaceous glands also open in these pores and the sebum reaches the top of the skin through these pores.

Sometimes, the pore opening gets blocked by dead skin cells. This prevents the sebum going out and it collects inside the gland. This leads to formation of blackheads and whiteheads. Blackheads and whiteheads are also called as comedones. A comedone is defined as- a sebaceous follicle that is plugged and filled with sebum, dead cells, etc.

So how exactly do they differ:

Well on one hand a blackhead forms if air oxidizes the sebum. Oxidized sebum looks black, that is why the name- blackhead. As the pore is open at the top in blackheads, the blackheads are also known as open comedones.

whereas the other, whiteheads, form when the skin covers the sebum inside. Whiteheads are also known as closed comedones.

For the treatment of these disorders of the skin, I would simply recommend the other tips for acne treatment as aforementioned in this blog.

All in all, here’s to clearer skin and better health.

Aje

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