Announced Blogs » Skin Care

Natural Acne Treatments

beckygelber@comcast.net — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 06:16:57 +0000

You should also know that you can make a home treatment for acne even out of grocery-bought products. A mask made of cooked oatmeal can be allowed to sit on the face for 15 minutes – this helps in relieving acne. Aloe and witch hazel are also two popular herbal products that can cure acne. You can also stay out in the sun for a bit – the ultraviolet rays of the sun may be an effective “natural laser” treatment.

Studies Show Carbohydrate Overload Can Lead To Acne Outbreaks

beckygelber@comcast.net — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 05:57:28 +0000

In another study, researchers implicate the high levels of refined carbohydrates (such as bread and cereals) in teenage acne. Following a similar rationale, they suggest that high levels of blood sugars increase the levels of insulin and insulin-like growth factor (IGF-1), which leads to excess production of male hormones. These male hormones then trigger acne outbreaks.

What Are Good Acne Medications?

beckygelber@comcast.net — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 05:45:27 +0000

Topical retinoids are there as potent acne medicines to consider. They can be applied to treat acne ranging from mild to moderately severe. It is interesting to know that this acne medicine is a derivative of vitamin A and is deemed by many as a cornerstone in the treatment of acne.

Eliminate Sugar From Your Diet To Treat Acne

beckygelber@comcast.net — Sat, 27 Oct 2007 17:26:26 +0000

After eliminating caffeine and breakfast from your diet, you should then eliminate sugar from your diet to effectively treat acne. Sugar is known to aggravate and worsen the effects of acne. You do not need to eliminate sugar altogether right this minute, but set smaller goals.

Fish Oils Can Reduce Sun Allergy

beckygelber@comcast.net — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 18:11:00 +0000

The research consisted of a group of 42 healthy people being given a fish oil supplement that would be the equivalent of three portions of oily fish a week.
A group of people who previously suffered from sun allergy doubled their defense after 6 months.These groups were measured against a third group who had been given olive oil which had no effect.