Archive for August, 2009

Get rid of blackheads

Monday, August 31st, 2009

One of the cousins of Acne are blackheads.  Blackheads are caused by excess oils. This can be due to excess make-up . Blackheads are  not always  black, they can sometime be yellow bumps which is just as pretty – right? – Once you get rid of them – so you think , they come right back and always with perfect timing.

The mostly effect teens due to different levels of hormones. Like they do not have enough to deal with.  But with new technology coming out everyday,  there is hope as well as natural solutions. Just keep reading and you will hear about some of the ones out on the market now.

A good prevention is to wash and scrub the face daily. Also massage your face with the scrub to exfoliate the skin. You can also steam it or use nose strips.

They are many different types of methods.  Finding the right treatment and be frustrating and time consuming.  There are very many different treatments and medications so waste anymore time & money searching for them when they are right here below.

Detoxify To Fight Acne

Thursday, August 27th, 2009

Detoxification, or detox for short is the removal of toxic substances from the body.

Detoxification can also refer to the period of withdrawal during which a person’s body returns to homeostasis after long-term use of an addictive substance.

Many alternative medicine practitioners promote various other types of detoxification such as “diet detoxification,” but there is no evidence that detox diets have any health benefits.[ Furthermore, It has been determined that most commercial products’ “detox” claims lack any supporting evidence and can be considered a “waste of money”.

Certain approaches in alternative medicine claim to remove toxins from the body through herbal, electrical or electromagnetic treatment.. These toxins are undefined and have no scientific basis, making the validity of such techniques questionable.

Certain diets have an underlying assumption that the body accumulates toxins that must be removed, especially after periods of over-eating or the consumption of non-nutritious and processed foods. As with alternative medicine, the ‘toxins’ removed are undefined and are ascribed to foods, the environment and the body’s own wastes, and there is no scientific basis for the hypothesis.

Decrease Oil Production

Thursday, August 27th, 2009
  • Clogged pores: Oil causes dead skin cells to stick together and clog pores (resulting in blackheads and whiteheads).
  • Bacteria: As bacteria moves into clogged pores, it results in inflammation and the red, pus-filled pimples associated with acne.

Not surprisingly, then, acne treatments target each of these three factors:

  • Decrease oil production: Salicylic acid – which I’ll discuss more in a future entry – is a great option for decreasing surface oil in people with acne. (Dry skin types can also develop acne and benefit a great deal from consulting a dermatologist, as many acne treatments and products are designed for oily types.)
  • Unclog pores: Salicylic acid is also a non-abrasive exfoliant that sloughs off dead skin cells before they can clog pores. (Harsh scrubs, on the other hand, will not help clear skin and can actually worsen inflammation.) Oil-free makeup is also a good option for keeping pores clear.
  • Kill bacteria: Your dermatologist can recommend topical or oral antibiotics to treat acne without irritating your skin, a particularly beneficial option for people with dry or very sensitive skin.

Finally, acne subtypes should be careful to avoid anything that exacerbates inflammation, particularly heat. Contrary to popular belief, steaming or applying a hot washcloth to a pimple will only worsen it. Sun exposure also aggravates acne, so ignore those skin care myths that suggest otherwise!