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. The exact cause...more
The tomato can be an effective natural acne remedy as it has many properties that make it kind to the skin. Tomatoes have antioxidant qualities, it can prevent skin damage at the cullar level and it can also tighten the pores of the skin which reduces the likelyhood of an acne breakout.Tomatoes are also rich in vitamin C and vitamin A, both of which make tomatoes a good natural acne remedy.How to Use Tomatoes as a Natural Acne RemedyThere are...more
Options for people who need acne help have improved somewhat over the years. While online tips offering various skin treatments have greatly increased the number of advice out there, it's important for anyone suffering from severe or persistent acne to consult a professionally licensed dermatologist.While it is widely believed that acne is caused by bacteria and exacerbated by environmental factors like hygiene, diet and exercise, there is likely a strong genetic component, especially for those who inexplicably suffer from severe and persistent conditions, like psoriasis. A commonsense approach is to clean the face regularly, where glands are most active, and carefully treat outbreak areas. However, for some who practice excellent hygiene but still suffer outbreaks it's likely that the cause is a blend of genetics and environment.Today millions of young men and women seeking acne help have to navigate a growing variety of choices before finding the treatment which works best for them. Experimentation with a variety of soaps and creams is a nightly ritual of millions of teens and some adults who can suffer from outbreaks well into their 20s and 30s.Options for battling acne range...more
Acne appears when the sebaceous glands malfunction. This brings about the blockage of small openings (pores or follicles) on the skin preventing the passage of sebum (oil). Because sebum, which normally lubricates the skin is thus blocked, bacteria develop and begin to grow. This is how whiteheads and blackhead are formed.Pimples on the other hand...more
When looking around online you'll soon find plenty of websites promising to be the miracle acne cure, if only you spend hundreds of dollars each year on their cleansers or special pills...But unfortunately most acne sufferers don't benefit from these miracle acne cures, and after many years of falling for these slick products I found that they had...more
The causes of acne can be complex, ranging from hormone imbalance to poor diet to poor skin care.From a skin care point of view the answer is simple; keep skin as clean as possible, free from bacteria, excess sebum (oil) and dead skin cells that would otherwise clog pores, cause infection and lead to outbreaks.Acne is not caused by unclean skin. But keeping skin clean is an important part of its control; however, we need to be thinking a little deeper than simple washing. Exfoliation is the next step.Exfoliation simply means removing the surface layer (epidermis) of the skin to expose the new cells formed in the lower dermis. This shedding action has the effect of unclogging pores and removing imperfections. whilst at the same time, toning and brightening the skin by increasing circulation.Exfoliation (or microdermabrasion) with a microfiber peel cloth is not only a safe and highly effective method of removing excess oil, dirt and dead skin cells, there are other benefits too, such as scar reduction and the increased production of collagen (a main connective tissue protein).Microdermabrasion peel cloths are made up of ultra fine microfibers. Tiny fibres, woven together to form a...more
Women are not the only ones who have problems in maintaining the youthful glow of their skin. Although men will probably not admit it, but when they finally become concerned with their own facial features, primarily their skin, they will find that...more
Are you simply fed up with trying one "proven" commercial or antibiotic acne remedy after another, and still awakening each morning with that stubborn acne hanging on for dear life? If nothing your doctor or friends have suggested has helped, maybe...more
While there is no exact number available on precisely how many people struggle with acne around the world, you can bet there is thousands, even millions that do. Companies that sell acne-treatment or removal products make millions of dollars...more
Laser acne treatment has been around for a few years now, and it is quickly replacing more traditional forms of acne removal and prevention. As antibiotics become increasingly ineffective due to overuse, more and more people are opting for this new...more
A condition like acne is always in need of another way of curing it or easing the effects for its sufferers. Herbal remedies have long been a favorite, and turmeric appears to be one such natural remedy.It was my Indian friend who told me that...more
Although the best acne treatments don't, strictly speaking, work for all, combining the best acne treatments and using them together may still lead ultimately to acne-free skin.It's up to you to choose which of the acne treatments listed here will be...more