Friday, June 03, 2011
The Secret Of How To Get Rid Of Acne Naturally
I tried everything from going to my doctor and being prescribed antibiotics which worked for a short time, to more potent acne treatments including Accutane. Accutane worked for a few months but my acne came back worse than ever after this treatment.
After the many failed treatments I started to read up on natural acne cures. There is a lot of information about how to naturally cure acne that simply doesn't work and most home remedies are useless, such as putting toothpaste on your zits.
What does work however is treating the root cause of acne and so handling acne before it even appears on the skin. So what is this root cause? It is simply a hormonal imbalance. By balancing the hormones that specifically cause acne you can clear up your skin permanently and you can do so totally naturally.
So what causes imbalanced hormones? One factor that causes imbalanced hormones and therefore acne are certain foods. The worst of these foods is vegetable oil. There a few vegetable oils used as a food ingredient such as sunflower oil and these should be avoided. This one change dramatically cleared up the worst of my acne and I was delighted to never suffer again from the cystic acne I was getting. By avoiding vegetable oil you can get rid of the worst of your acne and this is just one of the things you can do to balance your hormones.
Vegetable oils like sunflower oil are commonly used as a cooking oil and you should avoid doing so and instead use butter as it doesn't cause hormonal imbalance like vegetable oils do. Another place these oils are found are junk foods like cookies and potato chips and for this reason you should check the ingredients label on the foods you buy to check there is no vegetable oil listed on them. Some pre-packaged meals also use vegetable oil. Again by checking the label you can easily avoid this ingredient.
Another way to balance your hormones is to avoid stress. It's important to combat stress using any of the common and effective stress reducing tactics. These include getting exercise, even if just a short walk everyday, playing sports, doing meditation or doing anything you find relaxing.everyday.
I've written just a couple of the ways to balance your hormones. There are many other ways to do so and by balancing your hormones you'll see a quick and permanent cure to your acne just like I did.
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Thursday, May 05, 2011
When It Comes to Acne, We've All Been Duped And Lied To Our Entire Lives
You've been lied to; we all have.
It's true, unfortunately. Take, for instance, diet and acne. Do you think there's any connection between the two? If you're like most people, you would say, "Of course not! They disproved that myth years ago!"
Did they?
Do you know the exact specifics on the research they did to establish this proof? Again, most people won't know but they'll know there was probably a pretty well documented study or studies determining the validity of their statements. I thought the same thing, but I inevitably came across something pretty shocking and disturbing when I came across the truth. That exhaustive research?
A week long study....40 years ago!!
I couldn't believe it either; the entire basis for the "there's no connection between diet and acne" is a 7 day long study carried out in 1971. During that study, participants were given several servings a day of coffee, chocolate and other items. At the end of the week, doctors saw no new pimples so they shrugged and said "No connection!"
Ever since then, it's been shouted from mountain top to mountain top that there's no connection.
Since then, however, there have been year long studies on several different groups of people. An Inuit tribe was studied as they changed from a traditional diet to a more modern, westernized one. A group of Ache people (natives living in Paraguay were also studied in a similar manner. Finally, a group of people from Brazil were studied as they moved to the US and then back to their country.
In every, single case, occurrences of acne were non-existent. That is, until, they began eating a diet much like our own. Afterwards, many began breaking out in pimples. Now this might not exactly be the nail in the coffin, but the group from Brazil lost their breakouts after moving back home.
But wait, it get's even better! Dermatologists that have began to question the traditional views have started to treat many of their patients through diet; they have put their patients on a low glycemic index (GI) diet. What this simply means is the patients don't eat foods that cause large insulin spikes in the blood stream; no white bread or white flour items, little to no processed foods in favor of whole grains, vegetables and healthy meats and fats. In many cases, their patients have shown vast improvements.
Now I don't think you have to eat perfectly all the time to achieve clear skin, far from it. However this begs a very interesting question:
Why has the mainstream been lying to us for so long?
At the very least, why do they refuse to even take a second look at their long established views when it's become quite clear that they should at least reevaluate their position. Well, that question leads me to the acne industry itself.
The acne treatment industry is a billion dollar a year business. It is quite lucrative because, as I'm sure you're well aware, people will do almost anything to get clear skin. Just looking back at my own experience, I would've done almost anything to finally get rid of my pimples. Now when it comes to the medical industry as a whole, most of it is very influenced by the drug corporations. Much of the literature, continuing education and perks of the job are paid for and written by the pharmaceutical companies.
So instead of writing and researching more into holistic treatments that focus on things like the diet and acne connection, it's more focused on creating a new gel or cream to put on your skin to stop your pimples. Just look back about a year ago; do you all remember epiduo?
Epiduo was this great new breakthrough treatment for acne. Its secret? A combination of a retinoid, a man-made version of vitamin A in layman's terms, and benzoyl peroxide. This incredible combination did nothing other than over dry most people's skin. Before then, it was a combination of salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide and before then, it was either or and before then....etc.
It's always something else with them. You know why? Because for the products to actually work, you have to keep taking them. That's assuming the products actually work for you in the first place! So instead of researching real, lasting cures that attack the root problems within your body, the industry prefers to manufacture "treatments" that force you to keep buying over and over again. Cured patients stop buying; treated patients keep shelling out the dough!
I don't know about you, but I'd prefer not to play their games. Getting back to the diet connection, you don't need to eat like a rabbit and never go out with your friends; far from it. Going down that route, you'll only stress yourself out and keep trying to restrict your diet more and more. You'll ultimately fail and feel even worse than before. But what you can do as an acne prone person is cut back on some things to start:
Dairy products have insulin-like growth factor in them that causes similar problems as normal insulin in our bodies: oily skin that flakes off as well as an overgrowth of bacteria. Cutting back will help alleviate your symptoms.
Drinking more water is very important; it hydrates your skin and helps flush excess hormones and toxins from your body
Green, leafy vegetables are important too. They alkalize the blood and help heal your body and skin from the inside.
So stop playing the acne game and stop buying into their lies. Acne is a problem that begins inside our bodies; trying to treat your acne by putting stuff on your face will only lead to failure. The breakouts, oil, dead skin and bacteria are all symptoms of the actual problems inside.
Treat your real problems, cure your acne from the inside out, and your body, as well as your face, will thank and reward you.
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Monday, March 28, 2011
Diet to Clear Acne - The 6 Dos and 4 Don'ts You MUST Bear In Mind
What makes up a general healthy acne diet?
A bad diet can result in oily skin which can be a great breeding ground for acne and pimples. Most of the people who suffer from acne are those who have an oily skin type. Oily skin is generally caused by a diet that is very high in saturated fats and trans-fat. It can also result out of diets that are very rich in carbohydrates. In addition to being bad diet acne foods, saturated fats, trans-fat and carbohydrates can also lead to other general health problems such as high cholesterol, increased risk of heart disease, obesity and so on.
Diet to clear acne - The 6 Do's
1. Water - Are you drinking enough water? A good way to tell would be to see the color of your urine. If it is not clear, you probably need to drink more water.
2. Fruits and vegetables or color foods - Try to include a good portion of fruits and vegetables in your diet, preferably raw.
3. Essential fats - While saturated fats and trans-fat is bad for you, good fats such as oils from seeds and fish oil are very good for your body and skin.
4. Increase fiber - Increased fiber in the form of whole grains, beans and other products can improve your digestion which will reduce the toxin levels in your body.
5. Avoid alcohol, tea and coffee - Try to avoid or restrict these beverages to normal levels.
6. All the above tips will add up to what is also called as an alkaline diet acne solution where you try to control your acne breakouts by altering the pH balance in your body to favorable levels.
Diet to clear acne - The 4 Don'ts
1. Watch your sugar intake - Try to substitute sugar with honey and avoid sugary drinks, pastries or other food items that are drowned in sugar.
2. Avoid refined carbohydrates - It is best that you avoid bad carbohydrates in the form of white bread, pasta etc.
3. Watch the canned food - If you are living on a canned food diet, you could be consuming a huge amount of chemicals in the form of preservatives that will not help your skin problems.
4. Deep fried foods - Instead of deep fried foods, go for steamed or grilled options that are much friendlier for the skin.
As you can see from the points above, a good healthy acne diet is one that is also good for your general health as well and you will be well advised to make some changes for the benefit of your skin and your general well being.
The tips I just shared above did helped clear my acne(to a certain degree) and I'm sure it'll help you as well.
But honestly, if you want clear skin, I'll not lie to you... It's NOT easy and you'll need a detailed step-by-step guide to do it RIGHT.
I have read a couple of acne related books and I'd have to say that "Acne No More" covers the MOST grounds. - However, I still dislike certain aspects of the book. I'll reveal them in my acnenomore review here.
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Thursday, March 03, 2011
How To Get Rid of Acne In One Day With One Application
Many of you are in this similar situation. Whether it is a wedding or an important social function, you want your skin to be free from blemishes. So, how do you get rid of acne in one day? Is it possible?
All you need is an acne spot treatment. Not any product that you can pick up from the drug store. It must have benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid. Both of them works very well together to bust those ugly spots overnight.
Another important thing you need to look for is the concentration. For benzoyl peroxide, the concentration has to be 10% while a concentration of 2% is a must for salicylic acid.
You must make sure your face is properly washed and dried. Just dab on the pimple. Don't use it on other facial areas.
This may not work for everyone especially if your skin is sensitive. If you experience extreme dryness, peeling or irritation, then stop using it.
So, why do they work so fast?
Salicylic acid dissolves keratin, a type of protein, which binds of the skin cells. This removes the dead skin cells easily, keeping the pores free from cellular debris and promoting new skin cells to grow.
It also allows the skin to absorb benzoyl peroxide easier and faster.
Propionibacteria acnes, or P. acnes, the acne-causing bacteria, thrive in an environment which is lacking of oxygen. Benzoyl peroxide supplies oxygen to the follicles, killing the bacteria. One thing you should know is that bacteria will never be immune to benzoyl peroxide.
However, neither of them can improve your immune system against P. acnes or control the production sebum. So, you may experience another breakout in the future.
If you want to prevent acne from disrupting your life, then you need to adopt a regular skin care regimen. Both salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide should be used regularly but with lower concentration as you want to avoid the skin irritation. This is not a spot treatment anymore.
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Sunday, February 13, 2011
Over The Counter Cystic Acne Cures - Why None Of Them Will Ever Work
I assume you think my next piece of advice will be to seek out a dermatologist, right? I mean, that's what everyone else all over the web says in their incredibly insightful articles. "If you have severe acne, you should seek out a skilled medical professional."
Imagine me rolling me eyes now, please.
If dermatologists were so skilled when it comes to acne, why are so many patients still suffering from severe acne? Better yet, why do they still prescribe accutane, a dangerous drug with some pretty clear health implications?
Really, when it comes down to it, to many people in the acne industry are just here for the money. That's why we hear the same old party lines over and over again: wash your skin twice a day, there's no connection between diet and acne, live with less stress.
It's enough to make you pull out your hair!
Especially when people have documented quite well that there are simple ways to actually clear your acne. What's more, there have been well documented case studies that literally prove some connection between diet and acne! Some dermatologists have slowly learned about these studies and have successfully treated their patients through dietary means, but the majority still act like it's black magic.
And the drug companies? They're really in it only for the money. Proactiv is a billion dollar a year company; do you think they want to give up their paychecks? Heck no, which is why they'll keep on promoting their crappy product that sits on your skin and does nothing to deal with the real acne causing problems inside your body. How can it! It just sits there on your skin!
This is the problem with all of the over the counter cystic acne cures and for any cures that go on your skin for that matter; they can't possibly get to the route problems inside your body. A second ago I mentioned the connection between diet and acne has clearly been proven. The connection between the two is the amount of insulin in our blood stream.
You see when we eat a typical meal, some foods are converted to sugar so the body can use it to burn energy. Insulin is released in response to make sure the sugar get's to where it needs to go. However our diets are so full of junk that our blood streams are flooded with sugar. The body releases a huge torrent of insulin to deal with the massive amount of sugar.
If this only happened once or twice, this wouldn't be so bad. But this happens to us on a daily basis for years, which eventually causes huge swings from high to low blood sugar and corresponding amounts of insulin. This tires out our immune system, which allows the acne causing bacteria, which exists naturally on every single person in the world, to multiply out of control.
Furthermore, too much insulin in our blood streams causes our skin cells to produce to much oil as well as die faster than normal, both of which get clogged in pores and allow bacteria to feed and multiply, leading to pimples. Preventing this problem by putting something on your skin is akin to insanity! If you try to take care of the external problems through gels or creams, they'll just keep on coming back forever.
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Tuesday, February 01, 2011
Back Acne Treatment - 2 Tips That You Should Be Using
While I believe that the only way to truly get rid of any kind of acne is from the inside of the body, where the problem lies, I would like to give you a couple tips that I think will really help you get rid of the acne that you have on your back right now, and hopeful serve as a prep for curing your acne for good.
The first tip that I think is crucial for treating any form of acne, is cleaning away the surface of the skin. You can do this a couple different ways, but what's worked best for me is to use something called Salicylic Acid. This actually cleans away all the dead skin cells that are on the skins surface, and any dirt and bacteria that you might have on your skin.
This is useful because without the bacteria there, the body doesn't send out the red blood cells to fight it, which is why pimples get their "reddish" look to them.
This won't solve your problems alone though. You've only treated the surface, literally.
Second, you'll want to get deep down into the pores and clean them out. To do this, you'll need something called Alpha Hydroxy (better known as Glycolic Acid). This cool little back acne treatment will actually go deep down into the pores, clean out the bacteria, but also help rejuvenate the skin and give it a healthier, smoother look and feel to it.
A little note while using Alpha Hydroxy, it can sting if you use to much of it, or if your just starting out. This is far from a harmful treatment, but it really is strong.
These two tips alone will show incredible results, but if your going to get rid of back acne for good, your going to need more than just these tips alone. Get your hands on this free back acne treatment guide and start seeing results within one week.
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Sunday, January 16, 2011
Get Rid Of Breakouts With Acne No More
Currently the #1 best selling acne e-book available online today, his Acne No More program claims thousands of satisfied, acne-free customers around the world who have cured their acne condition and achieved permanently clear skin naturally. No harsh prescription drugs, creams, or other "magic potions" were used, but simply by following the clinical, scientifically proven step-by-step program found inside this book.
After having read the first few chapters, it quickly became obvious that Mike had not just cranked out yet another "acne cure program" into an already over-saturated acne market. Instead, I'd have to say that Mike's Acne No More e-book could probably be more accurately described as the authoritative "get rid of acne naturally" system. It is certainly one of the most comprehensive guides to achieving permanent acne freedom that I've had the opportunity to evaluate.
And, in my opinion, this is what sets Acne No More apart from any other acne guide on the market today.
First off, it's not really just an "acne relief" or "skin care" program. It's more of a holistic "acne cure" program. A subtle distinction, possibly, but once you've read just the opening chapters, there will be no doubt in your mind that pursuing "acne relief" is the wrong target to aim for. It may actually be the reason why you've failed to stop acne breakouts from reoccurring. Acne No More instead shows you exactly why and how you should fix the underlying problem that's causing your acne and how to maintain an acne free internal environment.
A quite extensive 223 pages of solid yet easy to understand content, Acne No More focuses solely on completely natural acne treatment methods. There are no recommendations for harsh medicines, pills that won't work, or other ineffective products. In "The 5 Pillars" chapter, Mike takes you through each step you'll be taking in the program, drilling down into the details in an easy-to-follow order. You'll also see a number of high-quality checklists, charts, and other images that make it very easy for you follow the program.
As far as the e-book's presentation style goes, Acne No More is clearly laid out and professionally formatted, coming in the ubiquitous.PDF format. Well organized, you can go through it in the comfort of your own home and easily print it if you want. It's available for immediate download to your computer and you can start following the program as soon as you'd like. Well within the price range of anyone looking for this information, it's also backed by Mike's personal 60-day, 100% money-back guarantee. (At the time of this review, it also came with some great health-related bonuses that Mike includes in every order.)
If there are any negatives to Mike's Acne No More e-book, the only one I might mention is that it contains so much information that some readers may find themselves slightly overwhelmed at first. However, once they get into it, even these readers will soon see that it will be worth the effort because this will literally be the last book they'll ever have to buy on the subject of how to get rid of acne at home naturally.
And the proof is in the pudding, as they used to say. I was impressed with the many inspiring testimonials and success stories that tell of peoples' lives being changed forever for the better after following this program. You can read through these for yourself on the Acne No More website.
Here's the bottom line - Acne No More is not for people still willing to look for a quick fix to their acne problem. If you are one of those who thinks that harsh prescription medications, over-the-counter acne pills, or those "Get Rid of Acne Overnight!" scams actually work, then please don't waste your time following Mike's program.
On the other hand, if you can handle the real truth about acne and are willing to make a few subtle lifestyle changes necessary to get rid of acne permanently, I think you'll find Acne No More to be one of the better investments you might make in your lifetime. I'll finish by suggesting that you at least take a few minutes to check it out further by clicking one of the links below. Best wishes!
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