Archive for November, 2009

Evaluating the Best Acne Treatment

Monday, November 30th, 2009

With all of the acne treatments on the market today, it is often hard to decide which one is right for you. In order to make this decision, you need to take into consideration what type of skin you have. This will be your main concern when choosing the right type of acne treatment. There are a variety of different over the counter treatments, as well as prescription treatments. It is important that you keep in mind, eliminating the acne may take some time and what works for one person, may not work for you.

One simple acne treatment is gentle soap and water. There are face soaps that are extremely gentle on the face, but can still help you manage your acne. When washing your face, you want to make sure that you gently wash it and do not use any type of harsh abrasive. Scrubbing your face can actually make the acne worse.

Products that contain benzoyl peroxide can be very beneficial in treating acne. It works by reducing the amount of acne there is, as well as helps to remove dead skin cells. One of the main side effects with benzoyl peroxide is excessive dry skin. Therefore, it is important that you follow the directions very closely and do not overuse the product. Benzoyl peroxide can be found in either lotions or gels.

Herbal treatments are also available. Studies show that vitamin A has helped in the reduction of acne. The vitamin A helps to reduce the amount of keratin and sebum produced. Another important vitamin is Zinc. Zinc helps vitamin A do its job. Aloe Vera has also been proven to help in the treatment of acne. It is 100% natural and contains anti-bacterial properties as well as an astringent.

Oral antibiotics can also help in the treatment of acne. Antibiotics are used in patients that have moderate to severe acne. In most instances, oral antibiotics are prescribed for approximately six months.

Tetracycline is another prescription acne treatment that has been shown to eliminate acne. It is important that this product not be used on children under the age of eight, as it can stain teeth and affect growth. This product should also be avoided in a woman who is pregnant or breastfeeding.

Topical Retinoids are also available for the treatment of acne. Retinoids work by helping to unclog the pores and prevent both whitehead and blackhead from forming. In some instances, topical retinoids can cause the skin to become sensitive to the sun. Therefore, it is important to wear sunscreen and follow the products directions closely.

In women, oral contraceptives can also be used in acne treatment. The oral contraceptives help by suppressing the overactive sebaceous glands. Contraceptives can be used over a long period of time. However, women who smoke or have a history of blood clots, may want to consider a different treatment alternative.

There are a variety of different acne treatments available. It is important that you try a variety of treatments, until you find one that works for you. Keep in mind, what works for others, may not work for you.

My 3 Day Acne Cure Diary – I cured my acne and lost 7lb. Amazing Acne Free Treatment.

Monday, November 30th, 2009


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iZits

Monday, November 30th, 2009


iZits is the cool zit popping app! Choose between just a few zits or a lot. Pop ‘em by pinching with one hand or two. Pop a zit together with a friend. Now pop blackheads too. Features: * Pop pimples or blackheads by pinching or using 2 fingers. * Change the number of zits from just a few to, “Go see a dermatologist!”. * Double tap the screen to restart the poppin’ fun. * Satisfying popping and squishing sounds. * Lots of fun and good practice too. … iphone zit zits pimple pimples blackhead …

How can I get rid of the blackheads on my nose quickly?

Monday, November 30th, 2009

Well I am almost 14 years old, and I have the worst blackheads on my nose and they have been there for a really long time. When I scrub my face they dissapear but the next day they come back, when I scrub really hard my skin peels. I have tried pore strips and they don’t do anything! If anyone has any ideas your help will be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance.

How to spot treat acne – www.highonhealth.org

Monday, November 30th, 2009


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What kind of acne treatment won’t interfere with birth control?

Monday, November 30th, 2009

I’m meeting with my dermatologist to discuss going on acne treatment. The problem is, I’m going to be with my mom, who I haven’t told I was having sex yet. I need to be put on something that won’t interfere with the effectiveness of my birth control. Anyone know of one that actually works? I’m looking for an oral treatment since creams and gels don’t work for me and only dry out my skin.
I’m ON birth control, and it didn’t help.

Bubzbeauty answers your questions Part 1

Monday, November 30th, 2009


3. I have thin hair, how can I make it look thicker? 4. What type of hairstyle is suitable to my face shape? 5. How often do you wash your hair? 6. What makes Sebastian crude clay so great and where can I get it? 7. How can I remove my blackheads? Go to Part 2 of the video for these questions: 1. Help! I have acne; what can I do to make my skin improve? 2. My makeup always fades, what can I do to make it longer lasting? 3. What are your favourite blushes? 4. What are the skin benefits …

Cystic acne – how to clean your acne skin

Monday, November 30th, 2009

In order to get rid of cystic acne you should adhere to strict cleansing. That is my best advice. Wash, wash, and wash your face. If you have blackheads, it means dirt is trapped, if you have cystic acne it means bacteria are trapped. And an oily face traps more dirt in so wash the oil away every night before you sleep and don’t think using harsh soaps will help. If you are naturally oily, the drier your skin is the more oil it will produce to counter react the dryness.

Use the Glycerin and Oat facial wash from Body Shop. It cleans your cystic acne face squeaky clean with leaving it dry. You can also use a good toner from Body Shop because you want to keep your pores close and not open to prevent dirt from getting in. Do not use a scrub. You will over activate your glands and have more breakouts. I believe at this point your skin is very sensitive but you may use a weekly masque (peel off or wash off masque) for deep cleansing.

During the day use oil blotters to ‘eat ‘ up the oil on your face. This works wonderfully if you can’t wash your face while you are outside. You can also use other products in pharmacies to dry up pimples while you sleep at night.

Learn to relax. That is a vital factor in your healing. The more you worry, the worse it gets believe me. I have been there done that. I have had acne for 10 years since I was 16 and now it has finally cleared up. Once your skin clears too, you can start using products with glycolic acid (Neo Strata) to peel away the old skin and scars to reveal newer skin. But do not do anything drastically. This will take time. You have to make sure your cystic acne problem clears before you use this as it can make you scar if you use it wrongly. You have had cystic acne for a long time, be prepared to spend the next 6-8 months in healing it. I wish you all the best.

How to Eliminate Acne: Fast, Quick, Natural Solutions

Monday, November 30th, 2009

You can eliminate your acne, and reduce the amount of pimples and outbreaks that you have, no matter how old you are. From the time that I was 13, until the time that I was 36, I suffered from severe acne. I had acne all over my face; and I also had blackheads all over my back. I went to the dermatologist; but he provided little help. All of the topical solutions, including Retina-A, only irritated my skin more. Everyone kept telling me that my acne would disappear once I got older. This was partially true; but although I had less bumps as I aged, the number of blemishes and spots on my face increased. Frustrated by years of acne, I decided to seek an all-natural solution to my bumps and blemishes. I had been a customer of Proactiv and Nature’s Cure for years, and of course they both worked for 1 month or so and then did nothing for the next three months. It seemed as though my acne learned to adapt. But, don’t be dismayed. Your story does not have to be the same as mine. Acne can be eliminated for good. Before I give some solutions, let’s discuss what acne is and where it comes from.

What Are Acne, Pimples, Blackheads, and Whiteheads? Where Does Acne Come From?

Believe it or not, acne appears when your skin pores become blocked with sebum or excessive oil. This oil, which normally drains to the surface of the skin, becomes trapped. As a result, bacteria begin to grow, causing whiteheads, blackheads, cysts, or papules. When the trapped sebum and bacteria stay below your skin, you will get a whitehead. Whiteheads are those ugly, white bubbles that you are dying to bust. A blackhead, however, develops when the trapped sebum and bacteria partially open to your skin’s surface. The spot turns black because your skin’s pigment, melanin, reacts with the oxygen in the air to create a black, crusty bump. But what you most likely deal with is “pimples. ” Contrary to popular belief, facial blemishes are not caused by dirt. Pores do not get blocked from the top down due to “impurities”. Rather, the walls of a pore stick together deep within the skin, starting acne formation. The key to eliminating acne is cleaning your pores and using a solution that purifies and penetrates your skin.

A pimple develops where there is a break in you skin’s follicular wall. Yep, it is an ugly mess. But, you can get rid of them.

How can I eliminate my acne, blemishes, pimples, and blackheads?

You need to clean your pores. By exfoliating the outside layer of your skin with a gentle exfoliating cleanser, you can remove excess dirt, oils, skin and bacteria that could be clogged beneath the skin’s surface. If this stuff is not removed, your pores will get clogged; and if your pores get clogged, acne appears.

Avoid alcohol, acids, and chemical solutions. Your skin needs to train itself to balance “sebum” and oil and naturally fight bacteria. Alcohols, salicylic acid, Retina-A, and benzoyl peroxide, actually dry your skin. They take moisture from your skin and disrupt your skin’s ability to naturally balance sebum. And, although moisture is the last thing you think you need when you have an oily face, you need it. Moisture actually protects your face from oncoming free radicals flying in the air at your pores. Also, chemical solutions and acids impair your skin from naturally fighting bacteria. Your skin begins to rely on something unnatural to fight something that naturally occurs. But, nature overpowers nurture in this case. Just like bug-eating plants learned to become immune to synthetic bug-killing fertilizers, acne-causing bacteria become immune to chemically created solutions. Why? Because chemical solutions are created to treat the type of bacteria they sought to treat that was in existence when the solutions were made. Unfortunately, bacteria are living organisms and they learn to mutate quickly. When mutation occurs, salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide fail.

What is the Best Way to Treat Acne?

Go all-natural. Essential oils, natural herbs, and natural nutrients are the best way to kill acne. Fight nature by using nature. Essential oils are higher powered and more effective than any acid or peroxide created in a lab or “derived” from some natural source. They are extremely potent and not harmful to your skin. Furthermore, they actually help to balance sebum without making your skin oily. The best product on the market that has essential oils and kills acne is Beauty 4 Ashes Acne Eliminating Facial Kit. The makers claim that this stuff works overnight; and I have to say, it really does. It exfoliates and cleans your skin brilliantly. This product is also packed with lots of skin healing ingredients, including Aloe Vera. In the two months that used it, my acne and scars literally disappeared. Best yet, in one year, my acne and blemishes have not returned and my pores have shrunk. Beauty 4 Ashes has several skin care products created to treat acne, but I recommend ordering their kit first to get a bit of everything. You can find it online at www. discoverb4a. com.

Also, consider taking flax oil on a regular basis. You need to keep your system clean. But, you don’t need to spend tons of money on vitamins labeled nature’s cure. All you need to do is to flush your system of unnatural chemicals and preservatives that might be triggering your breakouts. You can buy flax oil anywhere. Check out Vitamin Shoppe or WalMart.

Treatment for Acne Scars

Sunday, November 29th, 2009

Acne is a source of stress and embarrassment for many people. Scars may develop after severe cases or when the acne has been forcibly picked or scratched. Many people are anxious about having a permanent mark left behind. Don’t worry. Techniques for treating acne scars have been developed. This article will briefly outline some of them.

Actually, the only sure method of acne scar treatment is prevention early on. In general, you should never pick or squeeze acne, especially inflammatory acne or “pustules”. Squeezing forces infected material deeper into the skin, causing additional inflammation and possible scarring.

But even if you have a scar left behind, there are many acne scar treatment options.

Dermabrasion is a treatment that has been around for a long time. This approach to treat acne scars uses a rotating wire brush or spinning diamond instrument to wear down the surface of the skin. Originally, sandpaper was used to scrape away damaged skin, allowing new skin to grow in its place. Now, dermabrasion is most effective on shallow acne scars. The procedure takes less than an hour and each treatment costs around fifteen-hundred dollars.

If you have serious scaring, you can try laser resurfacing which is a newer resurfacing technique, with the same effects as dermabrasion. Laser resurfacing uses lasers to remove the damaged skin and tightens the middle layer, leaving skin smoother. Penetration depth into the skin is more easily controlled with a laser than with dermabrasion and other methods. This technique is very focused on the specific area and the treatment can take anywhere from a few minutes to a whole hour depending on the size of the area covered with acne scars.

Chemical peels are quite popular right now. This procedure is relatively inexpensive but is designed only for the lightest of cases. This resurfacing approach uses acids to remove the damaged skin.

Surgical methods of scar tissue removal may be effective for some people who are willing to run the high risks of side effects. Infections and color changes in the skin are some of the most frequent outcomes. For those who are unwilling to run the risk and have only mild acne scars, there is a new option for treating acne scars and it is completely natural and safe for everyone. Sandalwood is very effective in treating acne scars. Mix it with some rosewater and apply it to the scars. Leave it on overnight and wash it off in the morning.

Sage and Aloe Vera have healing properties. Apply Aloe Vera directly to the skin. Seep sage in hot water, cool and then apply.

Creams and acne blemish treatments can be used to reduce the appearance of acne scars. When choosing an acne scar treatment, you need to consider the severity of your acne scars, the type of acne scars you have and the type of skin you have. Mild scars can often be successfully treated with bleaching creams that are bought over the counter.

One thing you should not do is load up your face with masks or fancy lotions – these won’t help and may irritate your skin further, making the scars red and even more noticeable.

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