Acne Skin Care
Acne Skin Care
By Dr. Loretta Lanphier, ND, CN, HHP, CH
We all need to follow a skin care regime that can keep or skin looking and feeling its best. But those of us who suffer from acne must be especially vigilant about the methods and products we use. Acne prone skin is very sensitive to the dyes, perfumes, and chemicals that are in many beauty products. If you have mild to moderate acne, here are the tips and techniques that can help improve the look and condition of your skin.
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Tips for Preventing Acne at Any Age
article syndicated from ARA
From sweet 16 to fabulous 40 and beyond, acne is a condition that affects almost everyone at some time in their lives. According to the National Institutes of Health, nearly 85 percent of adolescents and young adults between the ages of 12 and 24 develop the condition, and some people continue to be affected into their forties and fifties.
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A Natural Approach To Managing Acne
by Dr. Rita Louise
Almost everyone has suffered from acne at one time or another in his or her lives. It is primarily a disorder of the sebaceous gland (glands in the skin that secrete an oily substance) of the face, the neck and back. When the sebaceous glands become clogged with the oily substance they create, the accumulation results in pimples. There are several forms of acne, but the most common is acne vulgaris, found primarily in adolescents.
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Acne: Taming That Age-Old Adolescent Affliction
by Sharon Snider
Pimples. Nearly everyone has suffered through them--some more than others. They are an almost universal affliction of adolescence. Even one or two "zits" can cause much posturing and worrying in front of a mirror. A handful may cause panic. And a face full can result in permanent scarring--both of the skin and the psyche.
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Questions and Answers About Acne: Skin Care
article syndicated from NIAMS
Most doctors recommend that people with acne gently wash their skin with a mild cleanser, once in the morning and once in the evening and after heavy exercise. Some people with acne may try to stop outbreaks and oil production by scrubbing their skin and using strong detergent soaps and rough scrub pads. However, scrubbing will not improve acne; in fact, it can make the problem worse.
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Creating A Healthy Skin and Clearing Acne Naturally
by Lena Sanchez
Acne affects more than 20 million teenagers, and hundreds of adults according to the AAD (American Academy of Dermatology). It is the most common problem in the United States. Many over the counter remedies exist and hundreds of thousands of dollars are spent yearly on them. I have come up with some inexpensive home remedies that work perfectly well and are healthier for the skin.
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How to Pop a Pimple
by Daniel W. Kern
Some say popping a pimple can scar, others say it can't scar. I tend to think that a pimple which is at the surface and white can probably be lanced and gently squeezed without leading to scarring. Trying to squeeze and pop a pimple which is still down below the surface may lead to major problems.
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Natural Skin Care - Ways to Pamper Your Complexion
by Kathy Browning
Since skin secretes oils and toxins during the night, cleansing in the morning is necessary to prepare skin for moisturizer and makeup. It is also very important to cleanse your face every night, especially if you wear makeup. When you sleep, your pores open and your skin breathes, so anything on your face will be absorbed into your skin. In other words, everything that is on your face - cosmetics and environmental pollutants - will be absorbed into the deeper levels of your skin.
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Top Ten Tips For Getting Rid Of Acne
by Karen Jessett
Increase the variety of fresh fruit, vegetables, nuts and seeds in your diet. The easiest way to do this is to create delicious smoothies and juices from ripe fruit, have at least one salad every day — even just as a side dish — with your main meal, and snack on nuts and dried fruits. Brazil nuts and pumpkin seeds are fantastic for acne because they contain selenium (Brazils) and zinc (pumpkin seeds), deficiencies in these minerals have been linked to acne.
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Acne Control
By Dr. Loretta Lanphier, ND, CN, HHP, CH
Acne can range in severity from a minor pimple to a scar forming cyst. And while there is no known cure for acne, there are a number of things that you can do, and avoid doing to help remedy the condition.
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Preventing Acne
By Dr. Loretta Lanphier, ND, CN, HHP, CH
As with many other health issues, most people wait until acne has become a problem, before they do anything to try and treat it. While this approach may work to reduce the appearance of acne, it does not stop acne from developing, nor does it prevent acne scars from forming. The best way to stop acne, and minimize acne scarring is to prevent acne before it ever gets a chance to start.
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