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Treatment For Acne

steve — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 23:20:04 +0000

What kind of acne treatment won’t interfere with birth control?

I’m meeting with my dermatologist to discuss going on acne treatment. The problem is, I’m going to be with my mom, who I haven’t told I was having sex yet. I need to be put on something that won’t interfere with the effectiveness of my birth control. Anyone know of one that actually works? I’m looking for an oral treatment since creams and gels don’t work for me and only dry out my skin.
I’m ON birth control, and it didn’t help.

I’ve been in that situation and there is really nothing you can do about it. There are things you can do to try to reduce the blemishes and get rid of acne/pimples temporarily but you will always be finding yourself cleaning your face or your body depending on where it’s at.

I mean of course your acne should go away eventually but for some this is the case their whole life.

I’m 29 years old and have been suffering from these little pests since I was a teenager. I tried all sorts of face washes from the local grocery store and what not, but nothing seemed to work. If anything it would just make my skin dry and itchy.

Literally the best acne face wash I’ve ever used has been this stuff called clearpores. It has got rid of the acne to quickest and has been a success ever since I got it. It’s unique cause of it’s herbal supplement you take a long with it that helps your skin from the inside out. I saved money on it at skincleansingsystem.com at the time which was helpful.

You should really look into this stuff and if you can to assure the best results, get the 3 month supply because if it doesn’t work it will still save you butt on the return policy.

Well good luck and best wishes.

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Homemade Acne Treatment

steve — Sat, 08 May 2010 06:27:30 +0000

Efficient homemade acne treatments?

I don’t have acne everywhere, but I tend to get those stupid problem pimples on my forehead and my chin. I hate using harsh chemical-filled cleansers, so I was looking for some simple homemade treatments. Thanks

i think you should use PROACTIVE jk honey will do the trick

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Home Remedies For Clear Skin

steve — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 17:25:08 +0000

Are there any home remedies for clearing your face from skin moles?

I really am sick of my moles on my face and people make fun of me and I want to know are there any home remedies to clear my moles!
Please help I’m in desperate need of some good suggestions!

No, they need to be removed by a doctor.

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Natural Ways to Eliminate Wrinkles

steve — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 10:08:47 +0000

Skin wrinkles typically appear as a result of aging. A lot of anti-wrinkle treatments and products can effectively help firm the skin and diminish the look of wrinkles. As far as Traditional Chinese Medicine is concerned, it believes that external manifestation results from internal diseases. As for this, we must pay attention to some body-wide diseases, especially for chronic ones. They may cause skin irritation and aging. Actually, the prime culprits for early wrinkles are some bad habits like smoking, excessive drinking, lack of sleep for a prolonged time etc. Here are 7 simple tips for you to deal with wrinkles.
Try to avoid direct sun exposure in the late morning and mid-afternoon. You had better wear a wide-brim hat or sunglasses to protect your eyes.
Giving yourself a face massage every day can benefit your appearance by relaxing tense muscles, releasing stress and improving circulation. Apply a fine massage cream and then massage over your face gently from the inside to the outside. Repeat it for 6 times on the wrinkle-prone areas.
After cleansing in the morning and evening or before make-up, be sure to apply skin care creams on your skin. Also remember that face moisture care once a week is essential. It is actually simple for you. For example, mix egg white with a spoon of honey. Add two drops of olive oil. Apply the mixture on your skin to prevent wrinkles and improve your complexion.
Studies show that beer does help reduce wrinkle lines. A bitter acid from beer can stimulate appetite, aid digestion and clear heat from your body. Moreover, low-alcohol beer also contains Vitamin B, sugar and protein. Drinking beer in moderate amounts (150-250g) during lunch and supper can strengthen your body, as well as reduce your wrinkles.
Chewing gum for 5-20 minutes every day is also proved to be effective in removing wrinkles. It will exercise your face muscles and improve the blood circulation of your face. What’s more, it can also help strengthen metabolism and eliminate wrinkles. Then you will notice the shine on your face.
It is really amazing that cooked rice can help remove wrinkles, too. Homemade rice treatment is very simple but effective. Form the cooked rice into a ball. Rub your face with the rice ball and stop until the ball gets black and greasy. Then rinse your face with clean water. As a result, it keeps your pores free of clogged oil and dirt, leaving you with healthy looking skin.
Homemade facial masks with fresh fruits can be used effectively for the skincare of different types of skins. We have become aware of their curing powers. Take the apple mask for example. Grind an apple. Mix it with a spoon of honey and a little flour. Apply the paste to your face and leave it on for 30 minutes. Then rinse it. Do it once or twice a week can help improve the elasticity and firmness of the skin.
Wrinkling and undergoing age are two hot topics around the world. An aging face is characterized by both wrinkling and sagging. For years, many people have searched for an ideal method for preventing and eliminating wrinkles. As a matter of fact, don’t waste money and life on anti-wrinkle products and treatments. Try some natural and inexpensive remedies. The benefits will be amazing.

What Causes Wrinkles & What Are Wrinkles?

steve — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 10:08:40 +0000

What causes wrinkles? In a word; aging; but there are other factors that can accelerate the wrinkling process.
*Exposure to direct sunlight for extended periods of time without using a sufficient sun block is most definitely a wrinkle causing factor in today’s world.
Skin that is tanned to a dark golden hue is considered to be a sign of health and beauty in women and a sign of virility in men.
In years gone by, a pale skin that had never been exposed to the suns rays was considered to be a mark of beauty in women and a sign or wealth and power in men (only those who had to do manual labor were tanned).
*An unhealthy diet can accelerate the wrinkling process. A diet that is rich in whole grains, fruits and vegetables will help to delay wrinkling.
*Lack of exercise is a wrinkle accelerator. Regular exercise keeps the blood circulating and waste being disposed of.
*Smoking cigarettes makes the skin wrinkle faster, yet another reason to quit…or never start. The same is true of cigars and snuff. Sudden extreme weight loss causes the skin to wrinkle….a blow to crash dieting!
*Harsh soap accelerates wrinkling. You should always use a soap that is ph balanced and not one that contains deodorizers or perfumes.
*Chlorine in swimming pools in very hard on the skin and increases the rate at which it wrinkles.
*Very hot baths and showers will accelerate skin wrinkling. A warm bath or a warm shower is better for the skin that very hot ones.
*A lack of the correct vitamins and minerals either in diet or in supplements will certainly cause the skin to age (wrinkle) much faster than it should. Antioxidants are vital to skin health.
WHAT ARE WRINKLES: The skin is made up of three
layers.
1. The epidermis or the outer layer.
2. The dermis or the middle layer
3. The subcutaneous or inner layer
Young skin isnt wrinkled because it holds moisture well and has a high level of elasticity; that is it stretches easily. The middle layer of the skin, the dermis, contains fibers called elastin and a protein called collagen.
As people age, their dermis loses both elastin and collagen. The skin gets thinner with this loss and becomes drier because it is harder for the dermis to get moisture. There is fat in the subcutaneous layer of the skin. As people age, they lose the fat in subcutaneous layer and this causes the skin to begin to sag.
People do not get wrinkles at a certain age. There are people in their 20s who have wrinkles around their eyes called crows feet because they squint their eyes a lot or because they smoke or because they spend too much time in the sun without using proper sun screen.
There are also people in their 50s and 60s that have very few wrinkles. Sometimes this is because they have an abundance of sebum in their skin. Sebum is natural skin oil that the body produces.
Heredity has an affect on how early in life wrinkles begin to appear. Members of some families will just wrinkle earlier than members of other families. Its all in the genes we inherit. There are several things that young people can do that will help to prevent or at least prolong wrinkling in their later years.
*Always use a sunscreen when being exposed to direct sunlight. This sunscreen needs to have an SPF (Sun Protection Factor) of at least 15.
*Dont go to tanning salons.
*Dont smoke
*Stay well hydrated
*Use skin moisturizing creams

Guide to the Best Herbal Remedies for Various Skin Conditions

steve — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 10:09:33 +0000

Did you know that many, perhaps 75%, of all conventional medications are refinements of herbal medicines? One example of this is the isolation of morphine from opium in 1806. This was the first time that chemical methods were used to extract the active chemical constituents of an herb. The chemical processes used to isolate morphine led to the production of codeine, the widely used cough suppressant. There are countless examples of commonly used medications which come from various plant materials, some of which can often be found right in your own backyard.

Although you should always consult your physician for medical conditions before using any treatment, natural or synthetic, the purpose of this article is to inform you of the various botanically-derived remedies that may be considered for treating some of the most common skin problems. There are many advantages to using herbs rather than the drugs derived from them. A standard medication consists of one, or occasionally two, medically active chemical compounds, plus carrier compounds and a buffer. Herbs and herbal formulas usually contain at least dozens, and in many cases, hundreds, of active ingredients. The many active ingredients act on the body, and on one another, simultaneously. This serves to make the primary active ingredients of the herb more effective. It also serves to prevent the toxic reactions that can lead to side effects. Herbal remedies are more likely to correct conditions without creating additional problems.

Although there are many techniques for making herbal remedies, for the purpose of skin and hair treatments and to simplify the process for home remedy use, I recommend purchasing the herb in the form of its essential oil. Essential Oils are highly concentrated extracts of the herb and can be purchased in small dropper bottles at your local nutrition store or online. Just one drop of essential oil is often equal to 1 full ounce of the plant.

Before applying essential oil to skin or hair, you must ALWAYS dilute the oil first. A carrier (or base) is used for this purpose. The carrier can be a natural oil like olive, jojoba, apricot kernel or similar oil. You could also use your favorite unscented lotion or shampoo or conditioner as a carrier base. I often use organic aloe vera gel as a base for treating skin conditions because of the extraordinary healing benefits of the aloe vera plant. I also prefer the use of aloe vera gel because it is not oily or greasy on the skin.

A good rule of thumb for diluting the essential oil into the carrier base for the purpose of treating a skin ailment is to use about 8 to10 drops of essential oil to 1 full ounce of the carrier base. If you are using more than one type of essential oil, then divide the drops evenly to equal 8 to10 drops total of the various essential oils to 1 full ounce of the carrier base.

Below is a list of 40 herbs, each with its summary of healing benefits. Simply choose between 1 to 3 herbs to use for the particular ailment you are treating and add the appropriate number of drops to your carrier base as explained above. Stir it or shake it to blend the ingredients well and store in a tightly sealed container. Apply it to the affected area 2 to 3 times per day.

Aloe Vera:Greatest natural source of alpha hydroxy acid. Hydrating, soothing, moisturizing and healing for all skin types. Aloe Vera has extraordinary healing properties, is anti-inflammatory and can soothe the skin and help heal cuts, grazes, burns, radiation burns and insect bites.

Angelica: Good for dull, irritated, inflamed skin, psoriasis, and fungal infections.

Basil: Conditions the hair and stimulates hair growth, anti-inflammatory, anti-spasmodic, anti-infectious, antibiotic, very good insect repellent and also good for acne.

Bergamot: Good for eczema, herpes, acne, psoriasis, skin infections, cold sores, blisters, shingles, and chicken pox. Antiseptic, antibiotic, anti-spasmodic, anti-fungal, anti-viral, anti-inflammatory.

Burdock:Excellent for boils, eczema and chronic skin and hair problems. Prevents body’s own immune system from attacking the skin, kills streptococcus bacteria and many disease-causing fungi that infect cracked skin. Add to shampoo or conditioner as a scalp treatment to improve hair strength, shine, body, and to combat hair loss, itching and/or dandruff.

Calendula: Excellent skin healing herb, natural anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antispasmodic, astringent, fungicidal. Excellent for burns, cuts, eczema, oily greasy skin, bruises, soothes skin, inflammations, insect bites, rashes, wounds, cracked dry skin, stretch marks and diaper rash.

Cedarwood: Cleansing properties, antiseptic, anti-fungal, good for oily or blemished skin, natural astringent used in acne treatments. Relieves eczema, psoriasis, skin inflammation, dandruff, insect bites, hair loss, dry or oily hair, softens the skin.

Chamomile: Chamomile is excellent for many types of skin conditions as well as severely infected skin. It has an anti-inflammatory effect, good for hypersensitive skin, eczema, skin rashes, acne, rosacea and allergic skin reactions. Brings out natural brightness and highlights in hair when used in a shampoo.

Chickweed:Chickweed is excellent for sores, abscesses, skin irritations and rashes. Chickweed has an anti-inflammatory action similar to cortisone.

Cinnamon: Good for infections, antiseptic, antibiotic, anti-fungal, warts, anti-viral

Citronella: Insect repellent, keeps away mosquitoes, ticks, fleas and other insects.

Clary Sage: Regenerates skin cells. Good for oily skin and hair, blemishes, mature, wrinkled or inflamed skin, acne, boils and puffy skin.

Cypress: Natural astringent and antibiotic. Good for mature skin, oily skin and acne. Stimulates cell regeneration.

Comfrey Root:One of the most valuable plants in both cosmetics and medicine. Regenerates aging tissues.

Eucalyptus: Antiseptic, antibiotic, anti-fungal, anti-infectious and anti-parasitic. Regenerates skin cells. Good for insect bites and rashes.

Everlasting: Excellent for acne, scar tissue, mature skin, stretch marks, spots, warts, old scars, dermatitis, broken veins and burns. Antibacterial properties.

Frankincense: Good for dry, mature, aging skin, acne, scars, reduces wrinkles, balances out oily skin, healing for all skin types. Anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, natural astringent.

Goldenseal:Excellent anti-fungal with antibiotic properties that fights secondary bacterial infections.

Gotu Kola:Good for wounds, scarring and psoriasis. Stimulates the regeneration of skin cells and underling connective tissue, beneficial effect on collagen and inhibits its excessive production in scar formation, accelerates the healing of burns and skin grafts and minimizes scarring.

Grapefruit: Used for acne, athletes foot, tones and tightens skin, antiseptic, disinfectant, detoxifier and anti-infectious. Good astringent for oily skin and hair, aids in hair growth.

Green Tea: Natural anti-oxidant used in cosmetics expecially to reduce the puffiness around the eyes. Also has astringent properties.

Hibiscus: Natural source of Vitamin C and malic acid. Used by the to treat wounds, dandruff and stimulate hair growth. Has antibacterial properties.

Hyssop: Good for acne, bruises, cuts, wounds, dermatitis, eczema, inflammations, scars, and cell regeneration.

Jasmine: Used for sensitive, mature, aging skin and stretch marks. Beneficial for dry, greasy, irritated skin.

Lavender: One of the most popular herbs, lavender is excellent for many skin conditions such as dermatitis, eczema, sunburn, insect bites, infections, rashes, infected hair follicles, pimples, black heads and light forms of acne. Antiseptic, analgesic, antispasmodic, tonic, anti-inflammatory, antibiotic, anti-infectious, antitoxin and anti-parasitic

Lemon Balm: Good for infections, acne, boils, warts; increases shine and growth of hair and nails, antibiotic, astringen
t, and antiseptic. Beneficial for oily complexions, hair and skin blemishes.

Lemongrass: Good for infections and acne. Natural astringent, antiseptic, anti-infectious, anti-parasitic and anti-fungal. Also good for enlarged pores.

Myrrh: Beneficial for inflamed skin, boils, athlete’s foot, chapped skin, mature skin, wrinkles and ringworm.

Neroli: Scar tissue, improves elasticity and reduces stretch marks. Good facial softener, great for overall skin care, regenerates skin cells and tones mature, dry, sensitive skin.

St. John’s Wort:Excellent antibacterial and antiviral properties for the treatment of burns, cuts, scrapes, and minor skin irritations. Also may be helpful herpes breakouts.

Palmarosa: Good for acne, scarring, blackheads, athlete’s foot, eczema and other fungal infections. Antibiotic, anti-viral, anti-infectious, antiseptic, moisturizing, regenerates skin cells, aids in regulating oil production of the skin.

Patchouli: Natural antiseptic, anti-fungal and antibacterial. Used for dermatitis, athlete’s foot, ringworm, parasites, rejuvenates skin cells, mature and dry skin, scars, eczema, inflamed, cracked skin, acne, eliminates dandruff, repels bugs, and relieves insect bites.

Ravensara: Natural antiseptic, antiviral, antitoxin, antibiotic and anti-infectious. Beneficial for cold sores, herpes, and shingles.

Rose: Natural astringent, anti-infectious, antiseptic, astringent, antiviral and emollient. Regenerates cells, heals radiation burns more quickly, good for scarring and for use on all skin types especially mature, dry and sensitive skin.

Rosemary: Good for infections, acne, skin care and hair care, Natural anti-toxic and antiseptic.

Rosewood: Anti-infectious, antibacterial, antiseptic and anti-fungal. Good for candida, acne, dry, sensitive, inflamed dermatitis, scars, wrinkles, regenerates cells.

Sandalwood: Used for scarring, acne, dry, aged, chapped skin, soothing as an aftershave treatment, good for dry and oily hair, and increases water retention of collagen. Natural antiseptic,astringent and emollient. Encourages new cell growth.

Tea Tree: Tea Tree is an important herb extremely beneficial to various skin conditions such as cuts, wounds, abrasions, rashes, insect bites, nail fungus, dermatitis, ringworm, thrush, head lice, boils, cold sores, acne and infections. Can protect skin during radiation treatment, reduces swelling, heals scar tissue, controls oil on the skin, and dries up pus.

Vetiver: Beneficial for acne, cuts, mature skin, oily skin, dry skin, infections, inflammations, regenerates cells, good for sagging skin, softens and moisturizes

Witch Hazel:Natural astringent that also tones the skin. For all skin types.

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Wrinkle Prevention & Wrinkle Removal Techniques

steve — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 10:22:46 +0000

Do you remember when you were a kid and making ugly or funny faces was a game? Do you remember the adults in your world telling you to quit doing that or your face will freeze?
Actually, the adults probably didn’t really know it but there was a grain of truth in the statement. Our facial expressions do have some effect on the formation of wrinkles.
When you make facial expressions, muscles are contracted and relaxed. That’s what effects facial expression. When you frown, your mouth turns down. When you worry, you draw your eye brows together.
When you think, you wrinkle your forehead. When you laugh, your mouth turns upward. When you are exposed to sudden bright light you squint. However, there really isn’t much we can do about the wrinkles that are caused by repeated facial expressions.
There are some things that we can do even from a very early age to, if not prevent, at least delay
wrinkling.
*Use a sun block that is at the very minimum SPF15. SPF is an acronym for Sun Protection Factor. For any extended sunlight exposure you need skin protection.
*Wear sunglasses when you are outside particularly on very bright days. This will help to prevent squinting and squinting cases crows feet (wrinkles around the eyes).
*Do not go to tanning salons. The rays emitted by the lamps in tanning salons are the same those of natural sunlight; or at least nearly so; and they can damage your skin and cause wrinkles.
*Do not smoke. Smoking causes wrinkles.
*Drink a lot of fluid; preferably water. There are no calories, preservatives or artificial flavors in just plain water. Staying well hydrated helps to prevent premature wrinkling.
*Use skin moisturizing creams. There are many that are sold commercially. The price has no bearing on the benefits provided. You can even make your own moisturizers from products that you already have in your kitchen.
WRINKLE REMOVAL TECHNIQUES:
Wrinkles! They are a plague! We dont want those things on our faces; they make us look OLD. Have you ever done the backside test? Examine the skin on your posterior and note how smooth and wrinkle free it is. That is the same way the skin on your face would look without those darn wrinkles.
The skin on your backside has never been exposed to the elements (sunlight) and the underlying muscles are not used constantly like the muscles in your face. We begin using the muscles in our face at birth.
When babies cry they are using facial muscles. Repeated contraction and relaxation of muscles when we make facial expressions is one of the causes of wrinkles, as are, exposure to sunlight and just plain old garden variety aging.
There are a variety of skin rejuvenation medical techniques that can help erase years from the face. One such technique is chemical peeling. There are several different acetic solutions that a dermatologist has at his disposal. He will use the one that is indicated by the depth of the wrinkles.
Another technique used to make wrinkles appear less severe is dermabrasion. This technique is, in effect, the sanding of the skin much in the same way that a board is sanded smooth by rubbing it with sandpaper.
Lasers are used now to help resurface the skin and alleviate wrinkles. Lasers have been found to be a very useful tool for many medical procedures and the removal of wrinkles is one of them. Using various fillers by injecting them into the offending wrinkle is yet another method of wrinkle removal.
Face lifts, brow lifts, neck lifts and other plastic surgery techniques for lifting the face and removing wrinkles has been around for many years. None of these procedures are a permanent fix for wrinkles but all of them can help to make wrinkles less noticeable and postpone the inevitable effects of aging on our faces.

Wrinkle Treatment is the New Beauty Mantra to Stay Young!

steve — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:15:40 +0000

Growing age is always a scary thought for everyone. As your age increases, your skin will become loose and can lead to wrinkles. Mostly women are very much worried about wrinkles which can make them to look older than their age.

With proper care and treatment you can avoid wrinkles. If you really want to look more stunning in your old age, then just follow guide lines given below for wrinkle treatment.

The first and fore most thing you need to do is, avoid exposure of your skin to sun, to avoid UV rays, which can cause damage to your skin. Do not neglect to apply sunscreen lotion while going out. Try to cover your body as much as possible without exposing it to sun and pollution.

Drink lots of water. It removes the unwanted materials like fat and other oily substances and helps to keep your skin hydrated always. In cooler or dry atmospheres, apply moisturizing cream to your skin.

Home remedies to avoid wrinkles:

• Olive oil shows better results in wrinkle treatment. Massage your skin with olive oil gently and regularly. Always massage in opposite direction of wrinkles.

• Carrot juice is very effective in healing wrinkles. Take a glass full of carrot juice daily for two weeks. You can find a lot of change in your skin.

• Apply the paste of ripen papaya on your face for some time and then take bath. Repeating this process daily will not only help in wrinkle treatment but also makes your skin glowing.

• Cucumber also helps in the treatment of wrinkles around eyes. Place a piece of cucumber on both of your eyes. It not only cures wrinkles but also gives relaxation to your eyes.

• Maintain a good diet with lots of fruits and vegetables to look more fresh and young.

• Avoid strain, stress and tension and keep your self active always.

• Take few drops of lemon and mix it with cream of milk. Wash your face with warm water and wipe it with hard cloth or rough towel and then apply the mixture of cream and lemon to your face and leave it for half an hour. By doing this for up to 15 or 20 days regularly, your face will be free from wrinkles and black spots.

• Cold water also helps in avoiding wrinkles. Do not wipe the face immediately; rather you pat it with dry hands.

Some advanced treatments for wrinkles:

• Low energy plasma skin regeneration treatment: In this treatment, new skin is developed on targeted area with the help of stimulated energy. This treatment reduces the appearance of wrinkles.

• Laser treatment for wrinkles: This is the advanced technique used for wrinkle treatment which uses carbon dioxide laser for treating wrinkles.

• Cosmetic surgery is also an advanced invention for wrinkle treatment. In this treatment, wrinkles are treated by surgery.

Wrinkles can be delayed, but cannot be avoided. So never expect complete transformation, just follow the given tips to look younger than your age. Visit Skin Care and Anti Aging