Archive for April, 2007

Posted on Apr 20th, 2007

One of the major causes of acne is hormone imbalance.

The first part of balancing your hormones is by regulating their production.

The second part to balancing your hormones is by effectively removing used up hormones from the body via the liver.

Both parts play a part in leaving too many hormones in the system that are responsible for excess skin oil production which leads to acne by clogging your pores and allowing the growth of bacteria.

In this article we will see how the liver deals with used up hormones and how you can help this process so that you don’t end up with too many hormones in your system.

The liver is responsible for deactivating hormones so their levels aren’t too high. This can become a demanding task considering it must also deal with other pollutants such as car fumes, heavy metals, smoke, pesticides and all the other toxic materials that find their way into your body.

The liver can become quite sluggish with all the above stresses are thrown at it. You want to provide the liver with nutrients that help stregthen it’s function and help it eliminate waste and used up hormones.

There are many herbs and extracts can that help with liver function. Alot of research has been done on Milk Thistle. This extract is excellent for protecting the liver and also improves its detoxing abilities.

Studies have shown that milk thistle goes directly to the liver cells and promotes repair and regeneration.

Other beneficial herbs for the liver include: Cleavers, Nettles, Gravel Root, Golden Rod and Yellow Dock. Many companies have produces supplements that contain some of these herbs and others in combination specifically for the liver and can be purchased from any good health store.

Liver detox kits can also be beneficial if your finances allow.

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Posted on Apr 19th, 2007

Before getting into acne control, let us know how it is formed. Oil called sebum is secreted normally from hair follicles which travel up to the pores where it lubricates and protects the skin. Sometimes, there are overworked oil glands which enlarge and produce too much sebum which can get trapped in the hair follicle. Thus the pores will get clogged which are either called blackheads or whiteheads, allow bacteria overgrowth of Propionibacterium acnes. In the surrounding skin, acne will be formed by inflaming the hair follicle by this bacterium.

Acne control

Including a variety of seeds, nuts, vegetables and fresh fruit in your diet can be a good control for acne. Drink plenty of water every day since dehydrated skin sheds dead cells which can lead to clogged pores and effective acne control. Most skin care products contain chemical ingredients that can aggravate acne. If you use make-up, try products that are non-comedogenic. Keeping stress levels low can also reduce the release of stress hormones and reduce the intensity of acne. Dairy products and red meat in your diet can cause acne. Heavily tanned skin can lead to blocked pores. Some of the acne control guidelines recommended by The American Academy of Dermatology are as follows.

• Do not squeeze, pop or pick at the acne lesion. This can spread the inflammatory process and worsen the acne.

• Wash your face twice a day gently with mild soap or sulfur soap. Just pat your face dry and do not rub it with a towel.

• Avoid oil based products.

• Avoid acne irritants such as airborne grease from fast food restaurants, rubbing or friction from sporting equipment etc.

• Give anti-acne products time to clear up the lesions. This can mean several weeks or even months.

• Some acne products increase the skin’s photosensitivity. When in the sun wear a hat and use sunscreen and avoid tanning booths while using these products.

Acne Cleanser

Acne Cleansers have an important part in skin care. A good acne cleanser will remove make-up, oil build up, dirt and other debris from the skin’s surface, preparing it for acne fighting treatments.

Before the acne treatment, the skin has to be washed properly. Avoid using bath soap on your skin for cleansing. There are many kinds of skin cleansers in the market and you can choose the mildest cleanser for your skin. They are all natural and medicated cleansers and are great in controlling acnes. Some of the natural daily cleansers are as shown.

1. PhytoMe Gentle Cleansing Gel

Ingredients include herbal extracts that remove debris, impurities and excess sebum from the skin’s surface to leave a clean refreshed feeling to your face. It can be used 2-3 times daily as a facial cleanser or make-up remover.

2. Clarins One-Step Facial Cleanser

It includes all natural, facial cleanser/toner/make-up removers. This acne cleanser uses the properties of orange extracts to remove impurities and dirt from the surface of the skin. This product does not clog pores and it keeps the skin clean and nourished and is great even for oily skins.

3. FACE Stockholm Foaming Facial Cleanser

The self foaming formula of this cleanser clears all make-up and impurities without harming the skin. The skin is cleaned and refreshed and can be used both in the morning and night.

4. St. Ives Facial Foaming Cleanser

It is 100% soap-free and includes acne-fighting tea tree oil combined with gentle glycerin and chamomile extract to balance the moisture, creating a cleanser that prevents breakouts without drying the skin. This cleanser is excellent for removing facial make-up, oil and dirt.

5. Fira Foaming Tea Tree Facial Cleanser

The clarity, tone, and texture of your skin can be greatly improved by using this instant, self-foaming acne cleanser. The tea tree oil has the natural properties for controlling skin problems and fighting acne causing bacteria. Due to the deep penetrating action of the foam, the skin is cleaned, leaving it fresh, and refreshed.

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Posted on Apr 18th, 2007

Acne is a problem for most all teens in there adolescence years. During this time acne is a major battle with most all teenagers. Acne gives a person a real blow to there self-esteem, and the self awareness of there appearance. During this time to a teen appearance plays a very important roll in there life.

If an acne problem isn’t treated properly with a proper skin care treatment. The acne can have a life long effect on a person. The scaring that acne can cause on a persons skin can and in most cases, do cause emotional scaring as well.

Not only are teenagers venerable to acne but almost everyone has to deal with acne from time to time. It’s not because we eat the wrong things. Nor is it because we don’t wash our face enough. In fact, washing too vigorously can make acne worse!

Acne is caused from imbalances and impurities within the body. There are ways to treat acne from the source. This has been proven to be an effected method of skin care. By treating acne where it starts can fight the acne problem at the source.

Treating acne with skin care products have been around for a long time. Acne can be treated, and in most cases be stopped before it can cause damage to the skin. There are a number of skin care products on the market that can help contain an acne problem. Using these effective skin care products along with the proven skin care products that fight acne from with in can greatly improve a person’s chance of defeating acne.

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Posted on Apr 17th, 2007

Thought you finally outgrew the days of bad skin and pimples? Well, think again! Many adults suffer from acne in their late twenties and thirties, even those that had never experienced the problem in adolescence. There are generally two types of adult acne - the more common form called Acne Vulgaris, and the more rare form called Acne Rosacea.

It is estimated that up to 85% of the American population between the ages of 12 to 24 years of age have suffered from some form of Acne Vulgaris. However, only about 5% of the population, or 13 million people, experience the aggravation and "rosy" cheeks of Acne Rosacea.

Acne Rosacea is a skin condition that is generally restricted to the face and eyes. It generally affects people between the ages of 30 to 60 years old. The condition is characterized by pimples, redness, and broken blood vessels.

At the onset, a person’s cheeks may tend to blush or flush very easily. However, as the rosacea develops further, redness will be noticeable around the nose area, and then extend over the remainder of the face. An extreme case might experience enlarged oil glands in the nose that can lead to an enlarged and bulbous red nose.

For those suffering from this condition, almost 50% will have issues extending to their eyes. Eye symptoms may include burning and tearing, redness, inflamed eyelids, or a scratchy feeling of something in the eyes.

Acne Rosacea is not medically dangerous, but is also incurable. The good news is that it can be controlled with treatment. The goal of the treatments is to minimize the symptoms and reduce sensitivity of the skin and eyes.

The first step in determining a treatment regimen is to identify possible "triggers", which will be different for each individual. Acne Rosacea generally flares-up when an affected person is exposed to certain environmental or dietary conditions. Some common "triggers" may include hot baths, exercise, wind, cold weather, and certain skin products. This is by no means a comprehensive list.

The key to relief is to identify those conditions which tend to aggravate your Rosacea. Easier said then done, you say? Not really.

The National Rosacea Society recommends that you maintain a symptom diary. The purpose of your diary is to record what was eaten or the conditions immediately prior to the onset of a Rosacea flare-up. Over a few weeks time, you should start to see a pattern form that will give you insight into your own "triggers". Of course, once you have these "triggers" identified, you can avoid these conditions by modifying your lifestyle or eating habits.

Other factors can also contribute to the exacerbation of Rosacea and should be avoided if at all possible. These factors include: avoiding direct sunlight, reducing stress, avoiding long workouts or exertion in hot weather, and limiting spicy foods and hot beverages.

Besides avoiding known "triggers", symptoms can be treated with oral or topical antibiotics. Other medications similar to vitamin A are utilized in more extreme cases and are only available through your dermatologist. Also, laser surgery is available as a treatment alternative for reducing enlarged tissue on the nose and improving overall physical appearance.

Bill Wilson is a health and beauty writer focusing on treatment alternatives for skin and hair issues, including acne and hair growth and removal. For more info visit:

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Posted on Apr 16th, 2007

Acne can occur in various types such as pustule, cyst, papule (pimple), blackhead, whitehead etc, and to different people. These spots are noticed most of the times on the face, chest, neck and back. There are two main categories of acne. They may be non-inflammatory and inflammatory.

For non-inflammatory kind of acne, just a few blackheads or whiteheads will appear on the skin crust. They are simple in nature and do not require a physician’s prescription. If you come across blackheads you can use Retin-A, which is an effective remedy. Majority of the people face this problem.

The irritation that is caused due to whiteheads, pustules and papule occur in many areas of the chest, back, groin and face. They lead to acute skin problems such as disfigured cysts and scars. They can be treated only with the help of a physician and even surgery may be recommended at times.

The list of symptoms that are mentioned above are not complete as there are still more. Suppose, you develop some unusual swelling on the face, it is not necessary that it is a symptom of Acne only. It is better you get it diagnosed through a doctor who will understand the problem correctly and provide remedies.

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Posted on Apr 15th, 2007

There are many ointments that flood the market aimed at preventing or curing acne. But they have a large content of chemicals in them. They adversely affect the skin structure by extracting the natural oils present in the skin. The oils those are present in the skin act as lubricators and protect the skin. Therefore the pores again get closed causing acne to reappear again.

Therefore it is practically suggested to use natural extracts from plants, trees and many other sources of nature. They have the characteristics of fighting against bacteria and other germs.

Devina’s face peel: It contains 2% essential oils, vitamin E and other oils. It reduces inflammation, prevents clogging, and clears marks on the face. It has anti-bacterial properties.

Body wash: It is an extract of tea powder. You can use it as a gel to take bath or use it as a face cleanser. Besides, there are no harsh chemicals involved. Your skin texture will remain intact.

Tree oil: It is a diluted form of oil that is to be applied with a cotton bud. Its main function is to dissolve the pus and reduce the redness in the skin. It can kill all the germs by destroying them through its properties of being antibacterial, antiviral etc

Neem Soap: It gives a cool touch to the skin. Like tree oil, it kills the germs, as it is antiviral, antibacterial, etc.

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Posted on Apr 14th, 2007

The best advantage exercise can yield is to improve the rate of blood circulation in the body and therefore provide oxygen to the skin cells. The pores are cleaned as you tend to sweat after exercising and this means that no germs will be present in the skin. Even scars and rashes that are formed due to inflammation disappear rapidly. It makes the cardiovascular system work smoothly and even your lungs are pumped with enough oxygen. It helps you fabulously in your routine work.

Concerning, the exercise activity, you should choose an exercise program which you find most interesting. Usually spend time with outdoor activities like swimming, cycling, jogging, rowing etc. Water games will clean off your skin automatically. Do not exercise for long or you might start to feel exhausted. Try out those exercises that will balance your moods such as yoga or a few relaxation exercises.

The value of sports and games in building your personality is really notable. When you exercise, the body releases a hormone called endorphin, which keeps you calmer. Your skin will glow and this in turn will assist you in having great skin, i.e., skin free from acne and other skin diseases. So don’t wait, go out and start jogging now!

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Posted on Apr 13th, 2007

Various types of topical treatment for acne are to be found in the drugstores. After buying them, one should glance through the tips that are inscribed on it. It is really important because proper usage should be made of these medicines.

Benzoyl peroxide

The three key functions of this ointment is to kill bacteria, reduce skin irritation and open the clogged pores. A doctor’s prescription is not necessary. It is available at various levels of concentrations i.e. 2.5%, 4%, 5% and 10%. The following concentrations should be applied to the skin as per your suitability. Try using the lowest level at first and use it only once a day and then gradually increase your usage.

Antibiotics

It helps fighting the bacteria present in the skin and also cures inflammation that occurs, but it is not useful in treating the blocked pores. A doctor’s prescription is necessary. It may cause you mild side effects. The drawback of this medicine is that it does not heal your blackheads and whiteheads.

Retinoids

It is mainly useful in unplugging blocked pores of the skin compared to the other mentioned medicines, but otherwise it has nothing much to yield. The few set of disadvantages are that, they do not cure inflammation nor scrub away blackhead or whitehead. But you may feel a weird sensation after applying such as skin redness, irritation, dryness, burning and even peeling of skin.

Azelaic acid

It unplugs the pores that are clogged, and also rules out blackheads and whiteheads like retinoids. It is also useful in stopping inflammation but does not work as effective as antibiotics.

A team of acne experts has found that combinations of treatment work out quickly when compared to the other treatments. Till today there is no such topical treatment that is listed as a priority when compared to others. Each of them have their own significance depending upon the nature of disease and how an individual reacts to the therapies.

To be fairly cured, it is better to continue the treatment for about 4-6 weeks, or else extend it for 3-4 months. Do not stop the treatment if you are not satisfied after completing half the course. Even if you feel quenched do not discontinue because the flares may surge up again. On the whole, it is advised to continue the treatment for several years.

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Posted on Apr 12th, 2007

Herbal treatment is termed as ‘alternative’ medicine and this branch of herbal science will always remain evergreen. It is renowned worldwide for treating such patients who do not respond to any other form of treatment. It is mostly suited for adults.

Most of the practitioners have disregarded the importance of healthy diet to build a healthy skin texture (with the exception of food allergies). Diet lacking necessary supplements will not affect the skin quality in any way. But if you want to tone your skin and make it healthy, then fatty acid foods are essential. Efa’s are commonly found in the form of flax, oil supplements, along with a diet rich in fiber.

A multivitamin treatment also plays a vital role, but mega doses should not be taken unless prescribed by a reputed health practitioner. Most of the people know Vitamin A is an essential nutrient for healthy skin, but only a few are aware that excessive dosages can lead to a liver damage.

Besides, there are many remedies that enter into the market. Some of them are highly priced but do not work effectively. It would be wise if one chooses the right treatment, especially those that are the extracts from natural sources. There are few treatments that are popular since ages such as the use of tree oils, neem soap, tea tree oil etc. Lavender and chamomile are meant for producing ‘calming’ effect. Besides you can read different books on herbal sciences where you can study various means of treatment. If you wish to change your eating habits you can call upon a physician and adhere to his or her suggestions.

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Posted on Apr 11th, 2007

In order to control the rate of acne development, there are a few tips, which need to be followed. It is better advised to consume vegetables, cereals, pulses and fruits to the maximum. They are usually rich in fiber content and lack the constituents that lead to obesity. You will be on the safer side if you avoid gulping fried food, milk products, hydrogenated vegetable oils, shellfish, carbonated beverages etc. Proper intake of water is also necessary and will work out best.

As vitamin supplements are the building blocks for healthy skin, they should be eaten but with a proper guidance from a physician.

1. Vitamin A is necessary for reducing the sebum production, but excessive dosages could cause knee and joint pain, decrease in bone density, a few gynecology issues etc. A woman expecting an offspring should carefully follow a guideline from the medical experts and continue with her course of therapy.

2. Ingestion of zinc, especially the solution of zinc gluconate will readily reduce the rash formations, reduce inflammation and also slow down the effect of adrenal glands on the skin.

3. Vitamin B6 is required for proper metabolism.

If the above mentioned diet and vitamin supplements are consumed you can restrict acne to a large extent. Consult a physician before embarking on any supplement or diet regimen.

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