Author: desmondmok 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...more
Author: desmondmok Acne is not something that only teenagers and young adults suffer from. It is a condition that can trouble many adults in later life as well. Today, however, there are now plenty of different treatments available which can help you to deal with this particular skin condition. Many of which now contain very few chemicals that could actually be harmful to one's skin and cause it further damage. This is probably one...more
Author: desmondmok This article is one in a series of articles on acne elimination. This article focuses on how healthy diet and nutrition is essential for acne elimination. Let's get going. Almonds have been shown to reduce acne flare ups. Almonds contain an abundant supply of vitamin E and zinc which is an important mineral for reducing acne. Oatmeal is another fantastic food for acne elimination. It contains zinc, vitamins A and E and a whole load of selenium. Consume oatmeal to get all the nutrients you need. Oatmeal is an ideal breakfast to get you going in the morning. Broccoli is another fantastic acne buster. It contains vitamins A and E. For optimal effects, consume raw and fresh. Most leafy vegetables are good for skin. The tropical fruit mango again contains healthy supplies of vitamins A and E. Consume blended as a smoothie or chopped up as a healthy snack. Pumpkin seeds are loaded with zinc which is an excellent acne eliminator. Whole grain bread contains vast quantities of fibre, which is essential for healthly living. It also contains high quantities of zinc and selenium which treat acne specifically. Fish contains selenium and...more
Author: desmondmok This article is one in a series of articles on acne elimination. This article focuses on how healthy diet and nutrition is essential for acne elimination. Let's get going. Regularly consume apricot juice. It is a wonderful natural healer and has worked for many people. Vitamin and nutritional supplements have...more
Author: desmondmok Some acne skin care products have gained prominence due to their effectiveness or because of effective marketing strategies or both. Whatever the reason, these treatments have been prescribed and used by more people than other pimple cures. A number of acne skin care products that have become familiar names among...more
Author: desmondmok No doubt about it-acne is a hassle, to say the very least. Treating breakouts is often time-consuming and expensive, and the blemishes are not only embarrassing, they can also leave behind permanent scars. The market is flooded with regimens and cosmetic cover-ups for dealing with acne-but wouldn't it be much better to prevent breakouts before they start? It is true that there are many causes of acne and that a few zits in life are probably inevitable. But there are preventative measures you can take to derail a serious onslaught of acne. Wash Your Face That last bit of advice may sound condescendingly obvious-of course everyone washes their face, right? But the truth is, many people aren't sure about the best products or methods for washing acne-prone skin. And we're all guilty of sometimes going to bed after a long, tiring day without giving a second thought to washing our face. Washing your face twice a day every day is one of the simplest and most effective steps you can take to stop breakouts in their tracks. Don't make the mistake of using bar soap on your face-it's too harsh for the sensitive facial skin and can leave...more
Author: Jose VasquezMaybe you already know me. I do not give advice about everything found out there. The question is: Do you or someone else you know suffer from Acne and have those ugly pimples in the face? Have you spent hundreds of dollars along...more