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Creating A Healthy Skin and Clearing Acne Naturally

2005-05-01T08:10:00.000-07:00

Creating A Healthy Skin and Clearing Acne Naturally © By Lena Sanchez

Acne affects more than 20 million teenagers, and hundreds of adults according to the AAD (American Academy of Dermatology). It is the most common problem in the United States. Many over the counter remedies exist and hundreds of thousands of dollars are spent yearly on them. I have come up with some inexpensive home remedies that work perfectly well and are healthier for the skin.

ACNE Symptoms: Persistent, recurrent pimples or skin blemishes on the skin. Acne is commonly found on the face but can also occur on the chest, shoulder, neck and upper portion of the back.

What is going on? Usually because of clogging of the pores in the sebaceous hair follicles, from oils and dead skin cells that build up bacteria in the blocked follicle, thus causes inflammation in that area.

Prevention: Keeping the area clean, eating less fatty foods and sugars will most times prevent acne.

Cleanse::

Cleanse (not scrub) your face at least twice daily with a gentle natural anti-microbial herbal soap such as calendula (Calendula officinalis), lavender (Lavandula officinalis) for both treatment and prevention.

After cleaning, apply one drop of tea tree oil - a natural anti-microbial - to each blemish. *For an overnight treatment that will dry and heal, use a clay poultice, worn all night. Use either green clay or bentonite as a base. (Can be obtained at most health food stores). Combine 1 teaspoon of clay with enough water to make a paste the consistency of toothpaste. Mix in 3 drops of tea tree oil and apply to blemishes. Rinse off with warm water in the morning.

Facial Steam:

Give yourself an herbal facial steam treatment twice a week to gently and deeply clean pores. Into a heat-proof bowl pour 1 ½ quarts of boiling water over 2 tablespoons of dried lavender, which is both and anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory. Cover your head and the bowl with a large bath towel, steam your face for 10 minutes, taking care not to burn yourself with the steam.

Natural Alpha Hydroxy:

From your own kitchen comes a great natural alpha hydroxy healer.
~ Wash well and put into a blender: 2 or 3 ripe unpeeled pitted apricots, ~ 2 large or 3 medium sized fresh Strawberries preferred, but frozen will work as well, ~ ¼ of a medium to large avocado (equivalent to a 3"X 2" piece,
~ 1 heaping tablespoon of honey. Put in blender and liquefy until frothy. Apply to face, leave on for about 20 to 30 minutes. Rinse with warm herbal soapy water. Then open a capsule of vitamin E and apply to face.

If leftovers, store in a glass jar for no more than 7 days. Use this facial twice weekly for soft blemish free skin. To remove small wrinkles leave on overnight.

Natural Blemish Healing Astringents:

Apply Lemon juice and let dry, apply as often as you wish. Acts as an astringent and a healer. Lemon has a drawing affect and will help heal blemishes as well as prevent pores from becoming clogged. For abscessed pores apply a piece of lemon peel directly on the spot, skin side out. Can be left on up to three hours.

My sister and I had this favorite thing to use as teenagers.

Take 1 raw egg and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, whip until frothy and apply to skin, let dry then wash off with herbal wash and cool water. Egg is a great drawing healer. Do this two or three times a week, will help keep your face free of blemishes and blackheads. I have never experienced the black heads and acne others have, could it be due to this habit as a child and teenager and the fact that I don't ingest dairy foods?

Natural Preventions;

*Lotus Root tea two or three times a day will improve blemishes.

Take 30 to 45 mg of zinc a day and Antioxidants helps the regeneration of skin tissue!

If you, like me, tend to have very dry skin you have probably spent lots of $$$ on lotions and potents that don't give lasting effects. Well I live in a very arid part of the world, which does nothing to help my dry skin but rather made it worse until I discovered something to nourish and restore it:

Bath in a luxurious 15-minute bubble bath two to four times a week with 1/4 cup Life Transfusion Liquid Ionic 84 Minerals. Such softness and smoothness you can not imagine as well as the relaxation it does for my mind… If you don't know where to obtain liquid minerals mailto:health@antibiotic-alternatives.com?subject=LocateIonicMin

Oriental medicine has a teaching…blemishes or pimples on the different body areas correspond to specific organs or parts of the body before they actually show up. Areas being:
A) Forehead indicates a problem with the intestinal tract. B) Cheeks indicate lung or breast problems. C) Nose indicates heart area. D) Around the mouth indicate reproductively area. E) Jaws indicate kidney area. F) Upper back indicates lung area. G) Shoulders indicate digestive area. H) Chest indicates both lung and heart area. Not to panic anyone but this only indicates that people with blemishes/pimples should improve their overall health as the road to ridding the body of blemishes!

A good start is by eliminating some of the dairy products saturated animal fats and sugars, ad daily minerals and vitamins. The medical profession for the most part, says diet has nothing to do with it. Do you want to believe that? There are far more studies and histories that prove otherwise!

Take charge of your own life and treatments for your own optimum health.

Go out and get healthy Now!

*** Lena Sanchez Author of "Handbook Of Herbs To Health & Other Secrets," "Antibiotic Alternatives To Preventing Mega Bacteria," & "Dangers & Secrets Doctors Refuse To Tell You." Found online at http://www.antibiotic-alternatives.com and Editor of "Natural Environmental Health Facts & Your Home Business Coach" ezine subscribe at http://www.envirodocs.com/newsletter.htm

a retired Medical Office Administrator/nurse and Medical Office consultant
editor of "Natural Environmental Health Facts & Your Home Business Coach" ezine http://www.envirodocs.com/newsletter She continues her goal in life of helping people regain their health and wealth. A brief bio at http://www.antibiotic-alternatives.com/experiences.htm

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How To Cure Acne In 3 Days

2005-04-30T21:17:00.000-07:00

Yes they can!" claims Gibson, who shows indisputable proof that he not only got rid of his own acne in 3 days, but is helping many others do the same.

After suffering with acne for over 10 years, Chris Gibson has now been acne free for 18 years. This provides a solid track record that not only proves that anyone can cure their acne, but that he knows exactly how you need to do it.

Even with the release of new prescription medications and over-the-counter products, sales of Gibson's product have gone unaffected. "We are selling more ebooks today, than we did in our first month."

Gibson continues to sell more of his product for one reason, it works naturally and is very inexpensive.
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AcneFreeIn3Days quickly side steps popular opinion and provides the hard-core truth about curing your acne, while exposing the many popular prescription medications, and over-the-counter products for what they really are.

Acne sufferers no longer have to be sabotaged and blind sided by misinformation and out right lies.

Acne Free in 3 Days pops the acne bubble without fear and regret, by providing you with simple step-by-step instructions.

Gibson doesn't leave the reader hanging either, as Acne Free in 3 Days shows you exactly how he cured his acne in 3 days, and how you can do the same.

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FDA Approved Laser Light Improves Acne Treatment The Dermatology and Laser Center Offers Relief for Sufferers

2005-04-21T11:30:00.000-07:00

FDA Approved Laser Light Improves Acne Treatment
The Dermatology and Laser Center Offers Relief for Sufferers

Long Branch, NJ October 8 2003-- Acne sufferers desperate to get relief from stubborn cases of acne now have a unique new treatment option – laser. ClearLight™, the first FDA-approved acne treatment device for moderate inflammatory acne, offers safe and effective treatment that destroys the bacteria that cause acne without damaging the skin. ClearLight treatment is available at the Dermatology & Laser Center in Long Branch.

Acne affects almost all people at some point in their life. Americans spend over $1.4 billion on acne lotions, creams, medications, and treatments, often with limited success. Furthermore, many acne treatments have side effects that include redness, skin irritation, peeling, sensitivity to the sun, and occasional more serious complications. ClearLight has no known side effects, yet is effective and painless.

"ClearLight has dramatically improved the skin of my patients in as little as four weeks," says Dr. Benjamin Cohen, M.D., founder and director of the Dermatology & Laser Center. "Teens in particular benefit from these quick results that are virtually hassle-free and don't cause unpleasant side effects. The effects on their skin, as well as on their self-esteem, are dramatic."

The ClearLight system uses high-intensity, narrow-band phototherapeutic light to destroy acne-causing bacteria. Patients receive eight bi-weekly treatments over a four-week period, with each treatment lasting approximately 15 minutes. ClearLight can be used on all affected areas, including the face, neck, chest, and back. In one study, acne lesions – whiteheads, blackheads, and pimples – were decreased by 70 percent two weeks after the last treatment. This response is comparable to the response from a 12-week treatment with topical medication and oral antibiotics, and may be longer lasting.

"I am thrilled to be able to offer such an effective treatment to my patients and to provide them with a painless and hassle-free escape from the embarrassment and discomfort of acne," says Dr. Cohen.

The Dermatology & Laser Center is located at 279 Third Avenue, Long Branch, New Jersey and can be reached at 732-222-8323 or visit their website at www.dlccohenmd.com.

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Acne / Rosacea Sufferers New Breakthrough. After 30 years of research. FaceDoctor RX Recommended By Dermatologists Canada Wide

2005-04-21T11:28:00.000-07:00

14 Million Americans Have Rosacea And Most of Them Don't Know It
Rosacea (pronounced roh-ZAY-sha) is a common but little-known disorder of the facial skin that affects an estimated 14 million Americans -- and most of them don't know it. In fact, while rosacea is becoming increasingly widespread as the populous baby boom generation enters the
most susceptible ages, a Gallup survey found that 78 percent of Americans have no knowledge of this disease, including how to recognize it and what to do about it.

Because of its red-faced, acne-like effects on personal appearance, however, it can cause significant psychological, social and occupational problems if left untreated. In recent surveys by the National Rosacea Society, nearly 70 percent of rosacea patients said this condition had lowered their self-confidence and self-esteem, and 41 percent reported it had caused them to avoid public contact or cancel social engagements. Among rosacea patients with severe symptoms, nearly 70 percent said the disorder had adversely affected their professional interactions, and nearly 30 percent said they had even missed work because of their condition.

While the cause of rosacea is unknown and there is no cure, today medical help is available that can control the signs and symptoms of this potentially life-disruptive disorder. Any one of the following warning signs is a signal to see a dermatologist or other knowledgeable physician for diagnosis and appropriate treatment before the signs and symptoms become increasingly severe:

o Redness on the cheeks, nose, chin or forehead.
o Small visible blood vessels on the face.
o Bumps or pimples on the face.
o Watery or irritated eyes.

A new treatment available is seabuckthorn oil (Hippophae rhamnoides), which is the active ingredient in FACEDOCTOR soap. Its activity is targeted against the mite to reduce the inflammation under the skin and therefore provide relief of the mechanisms that cause the rosacea complex of symptoms. The advantage that patients find with the
soap is the elegance of the cleansing vehicle in otherwise sensitive skin, the presence of Vitamin E and aloe Vera which provide additional healing properties, and other active ingredients such as astragalus membraceus and spirodela polyrhiza, useful yeasts that augment the activity of the seabuckthorn oil.

Dr. Neal Bhatia Professor of Dermatology: USCD, San Diego, California
“ My patients have found this to be well tolerated and useful either as
monotherapy or in addition to their other topical and/or systemic medications. We conducted a small placebo-controlled double-blind study in the office which showed that the majority of patients had a reduction of symptomatic erythema as well as reduction of response to triggers.
In conclusion, this study has demonstrated the Face Doctor line of soaps to be an effective natural weapon against the parasite and therefore the disease.”
YOU CAN VISIT US AT www.facedoctor.ca OR AT ANY PHARMACY CANADA WIDE

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Debunking the Myths Concerning Acne and Skin Problems

2005-03-25T06:24:00.000-08:00

Isn't skin a wonderful thing to have?

An obvious benefit of skin is that it protects our bodies' internal organs from harmful elements like dirt, insects, bites, toxic chemicals, nasty weather, and the like, and it certainly is more attractive than what's underneath.

When skin is healthy it's nice to look at, but when it's diseased, it can not only affect you physically, but more painfully can cause stress and social problems.

Like the common cold, acne and similar skin diseases can be treated and covered up, but cannot really be cured. The best treatment is prevention and knowledge about what makes your skin happy, so that you can avoid skin care enemies and breakout triggers.

The real cause of acne can vary from individual to individual, but some factors can be stated with relative certainty:

Acne occurs when pores or hair follicles become blocked or clogged.
There are basically 4 types of acne manifestations: whiteheads, blackheads, pimples, and nodules.

Acne can appear pretty much anywhere on the skin, though it causes the most concern when it shows up on the face. The worst forms of acne break out, however, on the chest and back, and most commonly on males rather than females because of hormonal differences.
There are many common myths and untruths about acne, rosacea, and other skin care problems.

Some acne myths include "you'll outgrow it, so leave it alone", "being out in the sun helps acne", "acne problems are directly or indirectly proportionate to sexual activity", "acne visits dirty people", "acne is contagious", and too many more to list in this short article.

The sad thing is that belief in the myths can be devasting, in that proper treatment is avoided, and lifestyle changes that don't need to be made can take away pleasure unnecessarily.

For example, at one point in my life, I truly believed that I was allergic to chocolate and that it caused my breakouts. Whenever I would succumb to the temptation and have "just a little" I would stress out waiting for the red spots, and sure enough they would appear.

After several years and much experimentation, I learned I had no allergy, the stress was a trigger for me, and a new over the counter face scrub has kept me in the clear ever since.
Knowing what triggers your breakouts can be the difference between constant battles and healthy skin.

The Internet is a wonderful place to get the information you need, so stop stressing out and learn what it takes to put your best face forward.

This article was written by Dennis Becker. Mr. Becker has developed a free e-Course titled "Ultimate Acne Prevention and Treatment Guide" which debunks the myths and shows you how to look great consistently. The e-Course, along with other skin care articles can be accessed at: http://www.skin-care-advice.com

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Acne and Green Tea

2005-03-25T06:06:00.000-08:00

Green tea is used by the Chinese as a traditional medicine to treat many ailments including acne and to improve general well-being. But does it provide an effective herbal alternative to modern medication?

The answer seems to be ‘Yes’. There are only two herbal treatments that are known to be effective in treating acne and green tea is one of them.

In a recent study by Jennifer Gan-Wong, M.D. a green tea cream was trailed against a 4% benzoyl peroxide solution on people suffering with moderate to severe acne. The results from this research study showed that green tea was just as good in treating acne as the benzoyl peroxide.

But benzoyl peroxide dries out skin causing itching or allergic reactions. Unlike green tea that has the added advantages of natural anti-bacterial properties and antioxidants, particularly epigallocatechin gallate which is 200 times more powerful than vitamin E at fighting free radicals.

Green tea also helps to reduce inflammation, hormonal activity and aids in detoxification - which is all good news for acne sufferers.

Green tea extract is an extremely versatile herbal supplement - it can be administered topically, often being used in creams, taken as a in the form of a pill or incorporated into your diet and drunk as a tea.

This last method is very popular (Green Tea with Honeysuckle is often known as ‘Pimple Tea’ in many Chinatowns) when drunk after a meal it aids digestion and helps to detoxify your system, getting rid of the toxins that can cause acne. Tip: don’t drink it with sugar, this will neutralize the worthwhile effects of the tea.

It seems that taking green tea for acne is a win-win situation… It has many beneficial properties which promote good all-round health with little or no known side effects and for the price, it's definitely a herbal treatment that’s worth trying. This article was written by Elaine Clay. She's the owner of Acne-Treatments-Online.com :: Get articles and information to help you find proven and effective acne solutions available online to treat and get rid of your condition safely and naturally.

I found this article on the internet and thought it was good to pass on to you.

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Hope this helps you get your skin problem under control.

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