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Acne Skin Care
Dr. Edward F. Group III, DC, Ph.D, ND, DACBN
We all need to follow a skin care regime that can
keep or skin looking and feeling its best. But those of us who suffer
from acne must be especially vigilant about the methods and products
we use. Acne prone skin is very sensitive to the dyes, perfumes, and
chemicals that are in many beauty products. If you have mild to moderate
acne, here are the tips and techniques that can help improve the look
and condition of your skin.
Acne Skin Care: Dealing With Problem Skin
Beauty Products
You have probably heard of dry skin, oily skin and combination skin.
If you have acne, you may have decided that your skin type is either
oily or combination. But actually, it's neither of these. Acne prone
skin falls into a completely different category: problem skin. Problem
skin …
If you are prone to developing acne, you should look for skin care products
that are made to deal with acne. Don't use any beauty products that
have added dyes and perfumes, as these ingredients can seriously aggravate
your blemishes.
Nutrition
There are a number of vitamins and minerals that can be used to improve
the look and condition of your skin. The mineral zinc, and vitamins
A, C, and E, and B-complex vitamins like vitamin B6 are often used to
support acne treatment, as these vitamins are very important for the
health of your skin. Eating foods that are rich in sulphur may also
be helpful as sulphur helps to cure acne. Garlic and onions both contain
a good supply of sulphur. Your health care provider may also recommend
that you avoid eating sugar, fried foods, or foods that have a high
fat content. Also eliminate any sugar based carbonated beverages.
Acne Skin Care: The Dos and Don'ts
Acne prone skin needs special care. Here are the dos and don'ts of caring
for skin with acne:
DO
•Gently wash your skin with warm water and a mild natural facial cleanser.
Washing your skin twice a day will help to remove debris and pollutants
that could block pores.
•Choose oil free cosmetics and beauty products. Regular make up contains
fatty acids that are higher in fat than the fatty acids in your skin.
Look for organic cosmetics that are made for sensitive or acne prone
skin.www.make-up-cosmetics.com
DON'T
•Over wash your skin. Excessive scrubbing will aggravate acne and more
causes blemishes to open up and spread.
•Pick your skin. Never pick, squeeze or abrade your acne blemishes.
Squeezing a pimple or other blemish can cause permanent scarring. And
breaking the scar can allow a secondary bacterial infection to take
hold.
•Smoke. Cigarette smoke is a toxin that is destructive to the organs
both inside and outside the body.
•Use skin toners. Skin toners provide extra cleansing to skin, but they
are made of very drying ingredients such as alcohol and acetone that
could be damaging to skin.
•Expose your skin to sun. Many people think that sunlight will improve
acne. And while it's true that some sun exposure may help dry up surface
acne blemishes, prolonged sun exposure can damage skin and make acne
worse in the long run.
Acne Skin Care: The Cover Up
No matter how well you care for your acne prone skin, there will still
be times when stress, climate changes, or pollution cause you to breakout
with unsightly blemishes. When this happens, you can reduce the appearance
by concealing the irritated skin with make up. However, special care
is necessary when choosing cover up products and techniques to avoid
calling more attention to the area. Here's the best way to conceal acne:
1.Wash and moisturize your face with a gentle facial cleanser. Start
with a clean and fresh slate before applying any cosmetic products.
2.Look for a natural cover up product that has a high level of pigment.
The more pigment the product has, the less of it you can put on while
still getting good coverage. And do a swatch test with the product to
ensure that it matches your skin tone exactly. Take a drop of the product
and rub it on your skin. It should match your skin tone but you should
not be able to see your skin underneath. This will provide the right
amount of coverage to conceal a blemish.
3.Apply concealer in natural light. It is very important for your concealer
to blend seamlessly with your face.
For more information on acne remedies go to http://www.acne-answers.org.
About the Author
Dr. Group, the founder/CEO and clinical
director for the Global Healing Center, heads a research and development
team producing advanced, new, natural health protocols and products.
To learn more visit http://www.ghchealth.com.
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