Everyone has heard of skin peels and there are many - lactic, glycolic, salicylic, TCA (trichloroacetic acid), and phenol. Of these there are basically 3 levels:Minor, superficial peels - lactic, glycolic, salicylic.Medium depth peels - TCA, Jessner'sDeep peels - phenol.We will only deal with medium strength TCA peels here as they are the easiest to apply (Jessner's can require multiple concurrent applications and taping to aide in skin...more
Normal zits are already unpleasant enough, but cystic acne is a much more painful and potentially scarring experience for your skin (and your self esteem!). There is no "easy" remedy for getting rid of acne cysts, but there are certainly some treatment options that can help speed the process, as well as some things that you should be sure NOT to do. This advice is meant for acne sufferers with a mild to average number of cysts. If you have severe...more
Acne is a disorder of the skin that affects adults as well as teens. It occurs when follicles, or pores, become blocked. Oils, naturally present in skin, are unable to drain and become blocked inside the follicles. Before long bacteria begins to grow.Skin blemishes referred to as blackheads and whiteheads then begin to appear. When the oil and bacteria that is trapped remain below the skin, the blemish is referred to as a whitehead. A blackhead occurs when the oil and bacteria are partially exposed. The color of the blemish turns black due to pigmentation within the skin. Blackheads usually last far longer than whiteheads due to the fact that it takes longer to drain.It is believed that hormones, diet, stress and vitamin deficiency may play a role in the development of acne. While acne includes both whiteheads and blackheads, there are a variety of types of acne that range in severity.Acne Vulgaris is the most common form of acne and includes everything from whiteheads and blackheads to cysts. Acne Vulgaris may be either mild or moderate as well as severe. The mild and moderate forms of Acne Vulgaris include common pimples with inflammation apparent below the surface of the skin as...more
It's unbelievable ... What if I told you that most of the popular beliefs about acne, are in fact myths?Let's take a look at some popular beliefs about acne to dispel any other rumors ...Myth #1: Is it true that increased stress spreads acne?Not exactly. What is true is that ultimately stress can have a very minimal or minor influence all by...more
Thought you finally outgrew the days of bad skin and pimples? Well, think again! Many adults suffer from acne in their late twenties and thirties, even those that had never experienced the problem in adolescence. There are generally two types of adult acne - the more common form called Acne Vulgaris, and the more rare form called Acne Rosacea....more
Products on the market that claim to make acne go away may do the trick but they contain many harsh ingredients, such as alcohol, that strip the oils of your skin. Some of these treatments and cleansers may cause the skin to become dry in areas that were treated. You may have solved the acne symptom where it was occurring, but now you have another symptom to resolve and that would be tight and flaky skin. You may then decide to buy another product that will fix or cure the symptoms of tight and flaky skin. As a result, you may develop greasy skin because the moisturizer was too greasy. Then you have to fix another symptom of shiny and greasy skin. It is a vicious cycle and in the end you may end up buying more products and wasting your hard earned money. You want to use an acne treatment that has herbal extracts and essentials oils with antiseptic properties to help nourish your skin so you can be blemish-free. One I recommend for your acne skin symptoms is the Aubrey Organics Amino Derm Gel Clear Skin Complex. This is perfect for acne spots. Natural alternative to over-the-counter Benzoyl Peroxide treatments. This product works. It clears acne and pimples without drying...more
For an acne-afflicted person, the skin disorder may bring tremendous embarrassments. This also may lessen his self-esteem and may trigger him to stay away from people. Therefore it is but essential that proper skin care methods are applied to...more
You should be able to find several indispensable facts about acne in the following paragraphs. If there's at least one fact you didn't know before, imagine the difference it might make. The very first thing you must understand when trying to cure...more
Many people who have proved conventional acne treatments seeking for an effective solution to their Acne problem didn't notice results or their effectiveness has worn off due to long term use. In fact, they experience superior results when they...more
Whether you've just begun your research on how to get clear skin, or you've already been through several treatments, this simple plan can help you at any stage.The 7 Step Acne Plan is based on the habits of long-time acne sufferers who are now acne...more
Acne is a type of skin disease that is mainly caused due to excessive secretion of oil, produced by the sebaceous glands in our skin. Basically, the function of this oil is to regulate the skin texture and body hair by reasonably moistening it....more
Over the counter acne treatment products typically include acne or spot treatments, cleansers and washes, moisturizers, lotions, pads and wipes, masks and strips, shaving creams, and toners and astringents.So how do you know what over the counter...more