How Do I Get Rid of Acne  is a question that is not as complicated as many think. Acne is the most common disease facing mankind. Acne affects 89% of teenagers to some degree.

Acne is a treatable disease that can be as minimal as blackheads, whiteheads, a few zits here and there to deep cystic acne where, it seems, the whole face is covered with uncontrollable breakouts.  A medical definition of acne is “a genetic disease evolving from retention hyperkeratosis of the follicular epithelium”…what that means is that your body does not shed dead skin cells properly, and they become stuck in your oil and hair pores. The pores become clogged with oil, and a bacteria that loves to grow where there is no air goes to town creating an infection. If not relieved, the pores swell, become swollen and irritated. They can burst, spread, cause more acne eruptions and scars.

Factors Affecting Acne:

·         Stress is the number one factor affecting acne in women because stress stimulates the adrenal glands.  In women, the adrenal gland is where testosterone is produced…and testosterone is the hormone that stimulates oil production.  Stress can interrupt the healing cycles in the follicle by weakening the body. When our body is weak, white blood cells attack troubled areas and inflammation begins.

·         Nutrition plays a big part in the health of your skin. Drink 6-8 oz of pure water every day, avoid fools with iodides…salts, processed foods, fast foods, excessive dairy, soy sauce, MSG, alcohol, caffeine. Shrimp and Lobster have been found to have a higher concentration of idodies.

•  Cleanliness...not form being dirty, but from bacterial transfering from   telephones, pillowcases, dirty hands etc. 
•  Hormones: Testosterone stimulates the development of oil follicles and oil glands. During adolescence, hormones are very active with the fluctuation of hormones during your cycles accounting for acne flare-ups.

 


 ·       Picking and Touching: Improper squeezing will rupture the follicle wall and  cause bacteria to spread. Touching irritates your skin and spreads the bacteria causing more pimples.

·         Drying: overuse of very drying skin care products will cause your oil glands to produce more oil.

·         Excessive or Abrasive scrubbing and over cleansing will over stimulate the production of oil and worsen acne conditions.

·         Cosmetics: certain cosmetic contain preservatives, dyes and fragrances are irritation to acne prone skins and should be avoided Myristic Acid, Isopropol Alcohol, and Lanolin, are the common ingrediants known to clog pores deep in the follicle, and DNC  dyes found in cosmetic blushs go into the pores as well. (U can use pink eyeshadow as a blush instead)

·      Skin Irritants: soap powders, fabric softeners, shampoos, conditioners, hairsprays are all irritants to existing acne conditions. Rinse your laundry thoroughly, replace your pillowcases daily and never use the same wash cloth more than once.  Use all natural fragrance free products.

Skin Care for Acne Treatment

Acne can be a challenging disease to control.  Regular Skin Acne Treatments clear skin, remove blocked oil pores and follicles, kill the bacteria that cause pimples, and reduce oil production. A customized assortment of Acne Skin Products for home  use are necessary to keep your skin exfoliated, protected and nourished between professional acne treatments. Used consistently, you too can successfully combat acne and prevent scarring.

When you begin new skin acne treatments, many times it seems your condition gets worse. What is  happening is that unseen clogged pores deep under your skin are coming to the surface to be healed. For chronic and serious conditions, they say it takes 4-6 weeks of consistent treatments and home care before naturally healthy blemish free skin shows.  With professional guidance, a natural acne skin care plan can be developed to peel, heal and nourish your skin.

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Blemish Serum

With Salicylic Acid, Mushroom extract, Niacinamide, Totarol (natural BOP), Green Tea and Tea Tree Oil, Blemish Serum is soothing and antisepetic. Acne skin is gently and effectively supported as blemishes are cleared.
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Blemish Complex Serum

5% Benzoyl Peroxide, 5% L-lactic acid, D-Alpha Tocopherol, Lemon Peel Oil and more make this unique blemish cream antibacterial, exfoliating and healing. Controlls acne flare ups and assists to eliminate bacteria. Great as a spot treatement. Powerful enough that professional guidance is necessary.
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