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People flit from acne treatment to acne treatment in search of something, anything, that might work. I used to be one of those people until I realized that trying a different acne treatment every week doesn’t help combat acne. There are many reasons why an acne treatment, an acne product, or an acne program may seem ineffective, but the truth is, it may not work due to the user’s impatience. An acne treatment comes with instructions for very good reasons. When someone uses an acne treatment more than the product calls for, they may irritate the skin and, as a result, cause more acne to develop. On the flipside, when an acne treatment is not used as often as suggested, it lowers the effectiveness of the medication as well.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;So, if you have tried one acne treatment after another, be patient. A legit acne treatment will probably take at least 2 to 3 weeks before you see some type of results. The key to getting the most out of your acne treatment is to use it just enough, don’t overuse it, and give it time- don’t mistake a product’s ineffectiveness with your impatience.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Written By: Kismet W. Johnson &lt;a href="http://www.teenacnesolutions.com/"&gt;http://www.teenacnesolutions.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5683117483835317676-3949967280746493985?l=natural-acne-treatment-info.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://natural-acne-treatment-info.blogspot.com/2007/10/acne-treatments-ineffectiveness-or.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (acne solution)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5683117483835317676.post-6736026612750175571</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2007 21:38:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2007-04-16T14:39:40.901-07:00</atom:updated><title>Diet as a Totally Natural Treatment for Acne - Eat Like a Glutton and Get Rid of Acne</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Diet as a Totally Natural Treatment for Acne - Eat Like a Glutton and Get Rid of Acne&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If you have had acne for a fairly long period of time, then you possibly would have tried every acne medication you could possibly lay your hands on. What has been the result thus far ? Has acne vanished for good without leaving the slightest trace ? Well, if you are like most people, the reply to that question would most possibly be no. After trying the latest medication, acne seems to take a break for a while. It may look like it is starting to go away. The frequency of breakouts lessen, pimples seem to start fading away. But all this is only for a while. Stop the medication for a while and acne reappears.And we are talking only about the very effective acne medications out there. Many may not even have any effect on your acne.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Have you ever wondered why this happens ? Do you have to be on medication for life if you want to get rid of acne ? Do you have to endure acne for several years ? Is there really no cure for acne ?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The good news is ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;There is a Very Effective Cure for Acne !&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Yes ... acne, like many other skin conditions, can be cured for good. But to do that, you will have to stop doing all the ineffective things to get rid of acne and start doing things that really can get rid of acne. And what would that be ?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;To start with, you might want to change your diet totally and completely. You will have to start eating only fresh fruits, raw vegetables, sprouts and nuts, drink water, fruit juices and vegetable juices. And you will have to give up all dairy products, all meats, processed foods and junk foods.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;And why would you want to do that ? Simply because the chances are that your diet really could have caused acne, especially if you consume lots of dairy and processed foods. These kind of foods put a very, very huge amount of stress on the liver and kidneys - two of the very important excretory organs in the body. When these are overloaded and cannot get rid of all the impurities and chemicals in the blood stream, then the skin may well have to take up the extra load - as the skin is the largest excretory organ in the body. When that happens, the skin becomes unhealthy and acne and other skin conditions may result.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The best way to get rid of acne may be to first stop what's causing it in the first place, and get the liver and kidneys working at their peak performance again. If you can do that, acne should go away all by itself.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;You can eat fruits, vegetables, sprouts and nuts ( all preferably organic) in whatever quantities you want. You can eat them all day long if you so wish, You can eat them like a glutton eating his last meal. The more the merrier. Eating only raw vegetables, fruits, sprouts and nuts gives the excretory organs - liver and kidneys - the time to recuperate and get rid of all the accumulated impurities. Over time, they regain their health and start functioning at their peak again. Then, your skin should get a lot better too, and acne and other skin conditions may disappear for good.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In addition to that, you may also want to do a liver cleanse, a colon cleanse and a kidney cleanse a few times. These help the excretory organs regain their health and perform a lot better. You might want to consult a naturopath regarding this, or you might want to see http://www.LiverDoctor.com .&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;A word of caution, though : In case you have diabetes and other medical conditions, you might want to consult your doctor before you drastically change your diet.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;So here is the bottomline - eat only fresh fruits, raw vegetables, sprouts and nuts. You can eat them whenever you want, and in copious quantities too. Do a liver cleanse once in a while. Your skin may thank you profusely for doing this ! &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.loveableface.com/acne/AcneDiets.htm" target="_new"&gt;How to Get Rid of Acne for Good by Eating All Day Long Like a Pig, and Still Staying in the Pink of Health&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.squidoo.com/best-acne-skin-product-acne-free-in-3-days/"&gt;Best Acne Skin Product - Acne Free In 3 Days&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5683117483835317676-6736026612750175571?l=natural-acne-treatment-info.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://natural-acne-treatment-info.blogspot.com/2007/04/diet-as-totally-natural-treatment-for.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (acne solution)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5683117483835317676.post-3232264222472525278</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Apr 2007 08:11:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2007-04-06T01:14:39.152-07:00</atom:updated><title>New, Natural Acne Cure Balances the Skin's Ecosystem</title><description>&lt;strong&gt;New, Natural Acne Cure Balances the Skin's Ecosystem&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Respect for the environment has certainly gained acceptance around the world. Now, the concept of skin ecology, which involves consideration for the face’s environment including oils, cells and bacteria, is finally influencing developmental acne treatments.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Acne certainly opens its self up to a systemic type treatment particularly since the causes of this pestering skin condition remain multifaceted. For instance, fluctuating hormones, shifts in the weather and a drop in the body’s immune defenses are just a sampling of the unpredictable events that can lead to a zit outbreak.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Now, researchers are using a botanical extract to boost the skin’s natural immunological response to limit inflamed acne lesions. Results of the study appear in the April edition of International Journal of Cosmetic Science.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Investigators used Filipendula ulmaria, or meadowsweet, extract to treat patients with facial blemishes. The meadowsweet contains components of salicylic acid which is a beta hydroxy acid commonly used in prescription strength acne medications.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;When investigators applied a 1% solution of meadowsweet extract to skins cells, this increased the production of an antimicrobial peptide called cathelicidin by 130%. This is important because excess bacterial growth coupled with a rise in inflammation characterize acne outbreaks.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;After the researchers treated volunteers with a 4% concentration of meadowsweet extract, 71% of the participants witnessed a 12% drop in facial oil secretion and a 20% reduction in acne lesion counts.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Meadowsweet could be among a growing list of botanical extracts that are already used to treat acne including burdock root, yarrow, lavender and ravensara.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;While, medical reviews of the effectiveness of botanical extracts is limited and often times controversial, meadowsweet now has more credibility since clinical research has linked the extract to a specific increase in the body’s defenses against bacterial growth.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Source: Lenaers, C., D. Brunet, K.Ladegaillerie, M.Pinel, B. Closs. Influencing the equilibrium of the cutaneous ecosystem to improve the properties of skin prone to acne. International Journal of Cosmetic Science; April 2007, vol 29, no 2, , pp. 143-144(2).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Naweko Nicole Dial San-Joyz founded Noixia, a San Diego based research firm dedicated to helping people intelligently, safely and affordably enhance their image by offering custom skin solutions to people with &lt;a href="http://www.noixia.com/" target="_new" rel="nofollow"&gt;acne scars&lt;/a&gt; on the face and body. San-Joyz She has appeared on radio stations, in newspapers and on TV shows across the United States promoting beauty through health consciousness. Anyone seeking to enhance their image and remove &lt;a href="http://www.noixia.com/" target="_new" rel="nofollow"&gt;acne scarring&lt;/a&gt; can find custom, clinically proven solutions at Noixia.com&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.squidoo.com/best-acne-skin-product-acne-free-in-3-days/"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Best Acne Skin Product - Acne Free In 3 Days&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5683117483835317676-3232264222472525278?l=natural-acne-treatment-info.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://natural-acne-treatment-info.blogspot.com/2007/04/new-natural-acne-cure-balances-skins.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (acne solution)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5683117483835317676.post-2317475262737559261</guid><pubDate>Sun, 18 Mar 2007 19:34:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2007-03-18T12:37:09.453-07:00</atom:updated><title>Acne Natural Cure - Easy and Effective Ways to Stop Acne</title><description>&lt;strong&gt;Acne Natural Cure - Easy and Effective Ways to Stop Acne&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Have you ever wondered what people used to treat acne before all cleansers and antibiotics appeared on the market? With so many acne medications available online and from a local supermarket, many people don’t even think of acne natural cure. However, most commercial cleansers are harsh on your face, not to mention that trying several of them to find the right one for you would cost a fortune. You would be surprised how many products from an average person kitchen can serve as effective natural acne cure.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;There are many natural acne remedies; the only trick is to find one that would work for your skin type. Unfortunately, here you will have to experiment and see what works and what doesn’t. We offer you several recipes of acne home treatment. Try them and see which will help to clear your skin.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Natural acne remedies to clean your skin&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;A wash of milk with lime is a great treatment for blackheads. First bring a glass of milk to a gentle boil, and then add juice from half a lime. When the milk cools down it makes a great face wash. You can store it in the fridge for a couple days.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;A raw potato is cheap and brilliant acne natural cure, especially for whiteheads. The vitamin C makes your skin glow, and alkaline in the potato kills the bacteria on your face. The potato also has an exfoliating effect helping you to get rid of dead skin cells. Papaya fruit produces similar effect; you should also use it raw.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Natural moisturizers for skin with acne problem&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Remember, that even the most gentle and natural products to clean your face leave your skin a bit dry, so it needs a moisturizer. Almond oil is an excellent way to re-hydrate skin after using an acne natural cleanser. Grind 7-8 almond nuts (not fried of course) with a little bit of water. Spread the paste on your face and let it stay for a few minutes. Then gently wash it off with water. Another good natural moisturizer is buttermilk or low fat, non flavored yogurt.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;One important thing to remember about all natural acne remedies as well as all natural skin care products, is that since you don’t use any preservatives, you will have to store them in a fridge. It is also best to use it within 2-3 days, otherwise the product starts spoiling and you can infect your skin and make acne problem even worth.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Some people think that acne is related to your diet. Pizza, chocolate and other foods with a lot of oil are blamed, but in fact there is no evidence that foods cause acne or make them worse. However, adding fresh fruit to your diet seems to help many people to clrear their faces. Possible reason is vatamins and minirals that fresh fruit contains. So keep that in mind, and next time you feel like a snask have an apple not a cooki.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Of course you can’t expect to get rid of your acne in a few days, natural cure always takes a little time to work. But if you are persistent, you will get blemish free skin and will not experience any dangerous side effects that commercial acne medicine has.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.acnetreatmentsguide.info/" target="_new" rel="nofollow"&gt;Acne Treatments Guide&lt;/a&gt; explains and compares &lt;a href="http://www.acnetreatmentsguide.info/acne-natural-cure.htm" target="_new" rel="nofollow"&gt;effective acne treatments&lt;/a&gt; and helps you find acne products that would be right for your skin.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://acne-rosacea-treatments.blogspot.com/"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Acne Rosacea Info&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5683117483835317676-2317475262737559261?l=natural-acne-treatment-info.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://natural-acne-treatment-info.blogspot.com/2007/03/acne-natural-cure-easy-and-effective.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (acne solution)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5683117483835317676.post-5192923533512278394</guid><pubDate>Fri, 09 Mar 2007 07:46:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2007-03-08T23:48:13.447-08:00</atom:updated><title>Water As A Natural Acne Remedy</title><description>&lt;a href="http://acne-rosacea-treatments.blogspot.com/"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Acne Rosacea Info&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;More people are increasingly drawn toward natural acne treatments more than ever. There are certain fears amongst user on the use of chemically synthesize acne treatment and the side effects associated with it. The increasing popularity of natural remedies has also become prevalent in treating many common conditions, and acne is no exception.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Did you know that water content in your body can have a curing affect on your acne problems? More of the than not we often fail to see the importance of water for our bodies.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;One of the best natural remedies for treating acne is water. We spend our time consuming everything and anything but sometime we forget to drink the plain water. Most of the damage or effects that we have on our body are simply cause by failing to drink enough water. The skin is the largest organ in the human body, and must be properly hydrated to work correctly and serve its purpose. You can help hydrate yourself by drinking enough water and to wash your face and get your skin surface hydrated.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;All sorts of drinks are available today that somehow people forget to relish the feeling of drinking plain water Drinking plain water may not be fashionable for some, but it’ll do wonders for your skin. While six to eight glasses of water sounds like a lot of water, think of what it can do for your body. Want to improve skin tone? Drink lots of water as water allows cells growth and regeneration where it helps to replace dead skin cells.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Water form the basis of healthy skin and in the absent of water your skin will likely have many problems Moisturizing your skin is hardly a problem because all you need to do is wash your skin with water every now and then. Direct heat and exposure to wind may cause the skin to dry up easily and this can be easily preventable if moisture is present on the skin.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Dried up skin often caused by lack of attention to the skin condition. Prolonged exposure in the sunlight and win may cause you to have dry skin. When this occurs, pre-existing acne can become even more irritated, which in turn prolongs the problem. While irritation won’t directly cause more acne to form, it can worsen the problem.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The skin will always require water to function properly and oil will not substitute. Never think of skipping the most important treatment regimen, moisturizing you skin. It always a good practice to thoroughly clean your face everyday. By doing this you will also remove oil which in general are always causing your never-ending acne problems. Clean your face regularly and never forget to moisturize it as this will remove excess oil on your face.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Keeping the skin moisturize is as simple as washing your face. Cell growth is directly affected when not enough water is consumed; thus causing skin to either get acne problems or premature wrinkling of the skin. If properly hydrated, the skin will not wrinkle or sag as easily, and will appear youthful for a longer period of time.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Without water, the skin could not do its job in keeping the rest of the body in check. Water is known to have healing effects and most importantly it's free.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Want more great articles about acne? Get FREE acne info about &lt;a href="http://www.acne-treatments.factips.com/Home_Remedy_For_Curing_Acne.html" target="_New" rel="nofollow"&gt;home remedy for acne&lt;/a&gt; in his website &lt;a href="http://www.acne-treatments.factips.com/" target="_new" rel="nofollow"&gt;http://www.acne-treatments.factips.com/&lt;/a&gt; Educate yourself and make informed decision.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5683117483835317676-5192923533512278394?l=natural-acne-treatment-info.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://natural-acne-treatment-info.blogspot.com/2007/03/water-as-natural-acne-remedy.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (acne solution)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5683117483835317676.post-2218896818909414506</guid><pubDate>Mon, 19 Feb 2007 09:31:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2007-02-19T01:37:00.419-08:00</atom:updated><title>Diet is the Best Acne Solution</title><description>As the largest organ of the body, the skin often becomes the main outlet for eliminating waste from the body. This will result in bad looking skin and acne. The best acne treatments are ones that involve a diet which helps the body eliminate waste without it going out through the skin. Conversely, a bad diet can cause extra waste for the skin to let out and this causes acne.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The liver removes the toxic hormones from the body, without the need for the toxins to go out through the skin. However, people with acne usually have a weakened liver, or one that cannot cope with the amount of toxins in the body. And this is usually caused by a diet that produces too many toxic hormones.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Foods that are known to cause too many toxic hormones, also called inflammatory hormones, are sugars, saturated fats, trans fatty acids (found in margarines for example), hydrogenated fats and processed vegetable oils. These types of foods are prevalent in a typical western diet, and are generally not found in other diets across the world.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;An example of this is the Japanese diet, a diet full of foods that are known to produce anti-inflammatory hormones and are full of important nutrients, such as oily fish and seaweed. The typical Japanese diet is also low in sugar and other inflammatory foods. Acne was never a problem in Japan until western food habits were adopted...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Inflammatory hormone producing foods:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Sugar&lt;br /&gt;Saturated fats&lt;br /&gt;Vegetable oils&lt;br /&gt;Anti-inflammatory hormone producing foods:&lt;br /&gt;Oily fish&lt;br /&gt;Green vegetables&lt;br /&gt;By helping the liver out with foods that produce anti-inflammatory hormones, your body will be much more capable of handling toxic hormones that would otherwise cause acne.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Would you like to learn about a diet plan that has cured thousands of people around the world of acne? It's considered one of the best acne diet programs and also one of the easiest. It's called: &lt;a href="http://www.ultimateacnesolution.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"&gt;The Ultimate Acne Solution.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.squidoo.com/best-acne-skin-product-acne-free-in-3-days/"&gt;Best Acne Skin Product - Acne Free In 3 Days&lt;/a&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5683117483835317676-2218896818909414506?l=natural-acne-treatment-info.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://natural-acne-treatment-info.blogspot.com/2007/02/diet-is-best-acne-solution.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (acne solution)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5683117483835317676.post-3677493925266909428</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Feb 2007 05:19:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2007-01-25T17:26:12.418-08:00</atom:updated><title>The Best Acne Treatment - Good Nutrition</title><description>Most of us have suffered from acne at one time or another beginning in early puberty. Its medical name is "acne vulgaris" and indeed, many of us feel that it is absolutely vulgar.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;For some, it is severe enough to require medical intervention by a dermatologist. For most people, though, acne is a relatively mild condition that can be controlled with a healthy diet, as well as basic good hygiene practices and keeping your face clean.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Most teenagers suffering from acne will find that limiting certain foods, or completely illiminating them from their diet, will help a lot in getting rid of acne.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Sugar and other refined carbohydrates&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Experts suggest avoiding refined carbohydrates, such as white flour, and especially sugar. This includes high amounts of fruit juices, although whole fruits should be consumed.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Sugared sodas especially should be avoided. These are often overlooked as major sources of sugar, since they are drunk rather than eaten.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;For a natural non-caloric sugar substitute that has no aftertaste, try stevia liquid, available at most health food stores or online. It is purported to be 600 times sweeter than sugar, so a little goes a very long way.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Switch from white flour and refined foods such as white rice to whole wheat breads and brown rice. Make sure to read labels and look for the words "100% whole wheat" or "100% whole grain." Carbohydrate foods low on the glycemic index are best to control acne breakouts, so foods such as white potatoes should also be avoided.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;High amounts of fats, including "good" fats&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;There's a lot of talk these days on "good" versus "bad" fats. Indeed, "good" fats such as polyunsaturated and unsaturated oils like canola or olive oil, the fruit of the avocado and nuts are "good" for you in small amounts, while hydrogenated oils and trans fats should be avoided altogether. But if you have acne, you should be especially careful to limit your fat intake, even good fat intake.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Dietary fat from any source can increase the sebum production of the skin, leading to acne breakouts. Peanuts and peanut butter especially should be avoided or greatly curtailed. However, fish oil supplements or eating fish a few times a week will help acne breakouts, as these are beneficial to skin health.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Dairy products&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Unfortunately, that bowl of ice cream you enjoy as a snack every night not only probably has sugar in it, an acne no-no, but dairy also contains hormones such as progesterone, which can lead to acne breakouts, as can the iodine in dairy.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;It has been shown that the fat content of the dairy does not seem to effect its promotion of acne breakouts, so substituting skim products for full-fat products will not help. Using soymilk instead of regular milk and other soy products such as cheese will help control breakouts.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Incidentally, it's unclear whether chocolate itself, commonly thought of as an acne trigger, actually causes acne. However, most chocolate consumed also contains high amounts of refined sugar, which is an acne trigger.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Reducing or eliminating the foods noted above, along with good hygiene, will greatly reduce or even eliminate acne breakouts, along with other good habits such as ample consumption of fruits and vegetables, drinking plenty of water and getting enough exercise. Bon appétit!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Carol Stack has written numerous articles on health and related subjects. She lives in the United States with her husband, three children, and various dogs and cats. Carol and her sister Barbara have combined forces to produce a website that focuses on &lt;a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.healthyrecipesandmore.com/" target="_new"&gt;healthy recipes&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.healthyrecipesandmore.com/7/what-is-a-healthy-diet-an-introduction/" target="_new"&gt;nutrition&lt;/a&gt;. You can visit it at: &lt;a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.healthyrecipesandmore.com/" target="_new"&gt;http://www.healthyrecipesandmore.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5683117483835317676-3677493925266909428?l=natural-acne-treatment-info.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://natural-acne-treatment-info.blogspot.com/2007/02/best-acne-treatment-good-nutrition.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (acne solution)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5683117483835317676.post-6751758371054050168</guid><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jan 2007 01:24:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2007-01-25T17:26:12.458-08:00</atom:updated><title>Acne Natural Treatment- 5 Easy Ways To Get Rid Of Acne</title><description>Are you suffering form acne? Have you done anything to cure it? Don't worry; it is a common problem that more or less everyone has to face. Particularly in teenage, every boys and girls has to face this acne problem. Though acne is not very serious problem, but severe acne can cause big problems. So, you have to take extra care of your skin.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Before us going deep in to acne skin care, we need to know more about acne. Hormones disorder in skin produces ugly pores and dark spots on skin. We called it acne to these dark, ugly spots. It generally occurs on the face, neck and forehead.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Deep spot and scar produced by acne should be cured completely. Not only it distresses the affected people but also it can cause a bad skin condition. Here are very simple tips to get rid of acne and how to take care of your skin.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;1. The first and crucial things you have to do are smoothly wash your skin, particularly your face, minimum two times a day. Apply a soft cleanser and subsequently, wash your skin with water. Take advice of your dermatologist about what type of cleanser is best for you according to your skin type.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;2. Make use of proper acne products, which your dermatologist recommended for you. Give a little time to medicine to work on your skin. You'll surely see the progress later on, which generally takes few weeks.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;3. Be extra cautious when you apply cosmetics. Always use oil free cosmetics, because oily skin is supposed to be one of the reasons that cause an acne problem.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;4. Always eat food with vitamins for healthy skin. For a healthy skin, vitamin E is the best. You get vitamin E from green vegetables and fruits or just take vitamin E capsules from medical store.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;5. Balance diet is essential for healthy skin. Eat hale and hearty foods, specifically the low-calorie and fresh ones. Always remember to drink a lot of water as it helps to draw out toxin from the body.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;So, you see from the above tips that it is very easy to get rid of your acne. Only thing you have to do is wash your skin regularly and take healthy foods for acne free skin.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Tushar Joshi is a 25-year old and one of the few who has battled with acne and WON! To find out more about his ‘secret weapon’ and the complete solution to clearing acne please visit the link below right now! &lt;a href="http://www.acnefreein3days.org/" target="_new" rel="nofollow"&gt;Treat Acne At Home&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div align="center"&gt;&lt;a href="http://acne-rosacea-treatments.blogspot.com/"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Acne Rosacea Info&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5683117483835317676-6751758371054050168?l=natural-acne-treatment-info.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://natural-acne-treatment-info.blogspot.com/2007/01/acne-natural-treatment-5-easy-ways-to.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (acne solution)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5683117483835317676.post-5890213700201453643</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 Dec 2006 23:31:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2006-12-08T15:32:10.127-08:00</atom:updated><title>Natural Acne Treatments For A Healthier Skin: Part 1</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Acne sufferers have most probably studied, heard and read of many miraculous cures, which supposedly can cure your acne overnight. It's a medical fact that acne cannot be cured. Acne is a skin disorder that a person must grow out of. Don’t spend your time and money on overnight remedies. Instead, take a minute and understand your own skin disorder so you can discover the right treatment for it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;It is important to understand from the outset that each person is different and therefore a remedy that works wonders for some people may fail completely on others. You have to decide whether you want to try conventional medical acne treatments or natural acne remedies. Chemical formulations and pharmaceutical products can trigger allergic, toxic and other adverse reactions. Natural acne treatments tend to be more gentle on the body, but results can be slower.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Natural Acne Treatment Guide&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Nature's way to treat acne includes changing your diet, improving bowel function, cleansing the internal body organs using herbal products and avoiding certain foods. For more information on treating acne, visit &lt;a href="http://www.treatingacne-inc.com" target="_new"&gt;http://www.treatingacne-inc.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Changing Your Diet&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;You need to stop eating foods that poison your insides. Two important elements to eliminate from your daily meals are sugar and fats. Refined sugar should be stopped altogether from entering your system. This means eliminating sugary drinks such as sodas and certain fruit juices, sweets, candy and other sugary treats. Sugar is however required as a quick source of energy for the body. There are suitable substitutes in the form of nutritional supplements, some examples being 'Superfoods' or 'Green Drinks'. These supplements increase the body's antioxidant levels which also helps as a natural remedy for acne.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Among fats, hydrogenated oils should be cut completely out your diet. This means avoiding cookies, cakes, desserts, snack crackers and all other sources of bad fats. The best foodstuffs to replace these fats are the natural oils such as olive oil, cod liver oil, and coconut oil as well as nuts and seeds.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Food Combinations&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Eating the right combination of food items is an integral part of a natural acne treatment regimen. Nutritionists suggest that you eat fruit by itself without mixing them with other food types, and particularly not following a heavy meal. Vegetables should be cooked or eaten either with oil or meat, but not combined with both in one go. Salad is perfectly acceptable to be combined with all different kinds of vegetables. Finally, starches (bread, pasta, potatoes etc.) should not be eaten together with meats.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Other Harmful Food Substances&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;As part of the natural acne remedy, you must stop taking harmful ingredients for example Monosodium glutamate or MSG (found in Chinese foods, processed meats and tenderizers) and the neurotoxin Aspartame (used as an artificial sweetener in diet drinks).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Internal Body Cleansing&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The chief focus of natural acne treatment is internal body cleansing. This functions differently for different body organs such as kidneys and liver. Again, select a herbal formula for cleansing each of these organs.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Bowel Movement&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;While the majority of people have their bowels emptied once every 24 hours, natural bowel movement should be more often. In addition, a a bowel emptying should take place in 30 seconds. If it takes more than that, the digestion is slow, mainly because of the presence of difficult-to-digest foodstuffs. The poisonous waste is therefore staying dormant in the intestines for some time and this ultimately results in acne. The best method to make your bowels work easily is to cease eating processed foods and red meat, or reduce their intake. Alternatively, use any of the effective herbal formulations available in the market. '4 Total Cleanse' is one such recognized herbal formula for acne that works by improving bowel function.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Parasite Cleansing&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The next stage in the natural acne treatment is cleansing your gut of parasites that can precipitate infections and result in acne. Herbal treatments are available for parasite cleansing and you can use them in combination with herbal formulations for bowel movements.&lt;br /&gt;Natural acne remedies work gradually and sometimes relatively slowly thus, do not expect a miraculous recovery no matter what type of natural acne treatment you are trying out. Follow the treatment as indicated and don’t pause midway because you see some signs of improvement. At times you may need to use the treatment even after your acne has totally improved. Don’t be taken in by myths and cure remedies that have not first been approved by your medical doctor as you may further irritate your skin disorder and cause even more damage than repair.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;For more, effective natural acne remedies, see part 2 of this article.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Note to Publishers: You may freely republish this article as is, without editing or modification, and all links must be kept live. The author, Gregory De Villiers, writes on a variety of health and wellness topics. Visit &lt;a href="http://treatingacne-inc.com/" target="_new"&gt;http://treatingacne-inc.com&lt;/a&gt; for more information on natural as well as conventional acne treatments.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div align="center"&gt;&lt;a href="http://acne-rosacea-treatments.blogspot.com/"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Acne Rosacea Info&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5683117483835317676-5890213700201453643?l=natural-acne-treatment-info.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://natural-acne-treatment-info.blogspot.com/2006/12/natural-acne-treatments-for-healthier.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (acne solution)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5683117483835317676.post-69597758429963506</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Nov 2006 19:23:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2006-11-29T11:27:22.751-08:00</atom:updated><title>Acne Treatment - The Natural Way</title><description>Acne is unarguably one of the oldest skin problems, cutting across borders, colors or traditions. Acne is not limited to one culture or race, neither is it more prevalent in one country. The popularity of acne has perhaps, created a ready market for the millions of pharmaceutical companies worldwide, who make a fortune out of our desire to achieve an acne-free skin.&lt;br /&gt;Unfortunately, millions of people worldwide jump from one acne medication to another, without first taking the pains to determine what is the root cause of their acne breakout. The causes of acne varies from one individual to the other, so also, does the severity of the condition. First determining the cause of your acne will help a lot in finding the best medication.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Generally, acne is believed to be caused by hormonal disorders, overactive sebaceous glands, or bacterial infection; resulting in pimples, scars and skin discoloration. Though, in some severe cases of acne, the cause is more difficult to determine, or is a combination of any of these factors. However, this form of acne requires more drastic measures than are discussed here.&lt;br /&gt;Moreover, because of the sensitivity of the skin, it has been shown that using synthetic or chemical based creams, lotions or other products to treat acne will not only result in adverse effects like reddening of the skin, irritation, rashes and dried skin, it can also permanently harm the skin, depending on the constituent of the cream.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Treating acne with natural products have always been the best alternative. Natural acne products don't just treat the symptoms, they treat the root cause of the condition, resulting in a lasting solution. For instance, some natural acne medications contain vitamins A, B6 and C, along with minerals like Zinc. These vitamins and minerals will not only treat the acne, they also help you achieve a flawless skin.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Other useful herbal acne remedies include, rose hip oil, which clear acne blemishes, especially where excessive sun exposure is involved; facial masks with apple and honey; green tea; Ginger and milk or honey and cinnamon combination are all useful in treating acne. Also, herbs like basil and turmeric have been shown to be effective at treating acne.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;However, it is important to say here, that, the market is full of acne products that claim to be 100% natural, promising instant acne relief. It is important that you do you research diligently, be sure what you are ordering is actually a natural acne product and that the constituents are actually effective at treating acne. Acne Ease is one natural acne product that I have tested and trusted.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Real Acne Help provides more information and resources about treating acne naturally.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The author has been a freelance writer for over three years. With a University degree in the Paramedics and vast knowledge and experience with several health and beauty topics, especially skin care. For more information visit the Acne Help Site&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.realacnehelp.com/" target="_new" rel="nofollow"&gt;http://www.realacnehelp.com/&lt;/a&gt; or send a blank email to &lt;a href="mailto:acnehelp@freeautobot.com" rel="nofollow"&gt;acnehelp@freeautobot.com&lt;/a&gt; to receive the Free Acne Help Report in your mailbox&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div align="center"&gt;&lt;a href="http://acne-rosacea-treatments.blogspot.com/"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Acne Rosacea Info&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5683117483835317676-69597758429963506?l=natural-acne-treatment-info.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://natural-acne-treatment-info.blogspot.com/2006/11/acne-treatment-natural-way.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (acne solution)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5683117483835317676.post-3757249052083216092</guid><pubDate>Sun, 26 Nov 2006 00:38:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2006-11-25T16:39:55.383-08:00</atom:updated><title>Water Is The Best Natural Treatment For Acne</title><description>&lt;p&gt;A dog encountered a rattlesnake and killed it; however, the dog sustained a bite during the fight. Through instincts, the dog struggled to a nearby watering hole, drank freely, and at times lay in the water. Eventually, the dog recovered from the snake bite. What does that dog instinctively know about the healing properties of water that we don’t?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Consider this, water ranks as one of the best natural treatments for acne. Sounds unbelievable doesn’t it! Especially in light of the many over-the-counter “miracle cures!” Caught you off guard didn’t I? Hold that thought… coming back to water as a natural treatment for acne in a minute.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Answer this. Which organ in the body is the largest? Alright already… you’re on the ball. Correct… it’s the skin. Keep this point in mind; there are two parts to the skin, the outer layer that people see. External elements like sun, wind, and rain attack the outer layer. Then the inner layer which no one sees. Internal elements like impure blood, bacteria and viruses attack the inner layer. Both layers need tender loving care to maintain integrity, and normal function.&lt;br /&gt;There’s more, so bare with me as I inject another element into the discussion. I promise to tie these three elements together to show the importance of water is a main weapon in the fight against acne.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;One more important point, let’s take a quick and simple look at the blood as it makes a round trip through the circulatory system. Blood flows into the heart via the right auricle and gushes down into the right ventricle; then on into the lungs where an exchange occurs and we get a fresh “batch” of bright red, oxygenated blood. It now surges into the left auricle, races down into the left ventricle, continues via the aorta into the arteries carrying vital oxygen to the body. At some point the blood makes a pit stop at the liver and picks up food. Further along, it arrives at the kidneys, gets filtered, cleaned up, and sent on its way. After offloading food and oxygen to its various stations around the body, it now emerges as blue blood (deoxygenated blood) into the veins, then streams back into the heart via the right auricle to begin another circuit. A very simple explanation of blood circulation.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Consider the following benefits of water as a natural treatment for acne:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;1. Eighty percent of your blood swims in water. As the blood makes its circuit around your body, water in the blood soaks, bathes, and washes your internal body, fighting off the ingredients that promote an acne prone environment.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;2. Water carries nutrition and oxygen to your internal body, keeping organs nourished, vital, and fit to fight acne.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;3. Water helps with the elimination of impurities from the body, keeping a clean house and allowing for timely irrigation.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;4. Water supplies a “breath of fresh air” to the internal and external body.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;5. Water promotes overall good health.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;6. Water can relieve pain.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;7. Water can hold in check otherwise rampant diseases, including acne.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;8. Daily water intake can increase your physical endurance by as much as 80%.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;9. When you take on board salt, sugar and protein, additional amounts of water must also be taken on board for the processing of these ingredients.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;10. When you neglect to drink water daily, your blood thickens and flows slower, encouraging an environment for acne to prosper.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Here’s your next step, drink liberal amounts of water daily to stave off acne. Remembering that we need free flowing, water filled, clean blood in order to maintain internal and external skin integrity. Water keeps the system free of contaminants and impurities that may otherwise weaken and render your system vulnerable to acne attacks.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In short, the next time you have a flare-up, think of water as a treatment for acne. For starters, drink a few glasses of water, then go outside and jump into your swimming pool. You may find that your dog already beat you to the punch.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Wycliffe Williams has been in sales management for twenty years. Writing articles has become rewarding and fun. He has a young daughter who has battled acne for years. If you enjoyed this article please check his site: &lt;a href="http://www.wyclefinnovations.com/" target="_new" rel="nofollow"&gt;http://www.wyclefinnovations.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;a href="http://acne-rosacea-treatments.blogspot.com/"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Acne Rosacea Info&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5683117483835317676-3757249052083216092?l=natural-acne-treatment-info.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://natural-acne-treatment-info.blogspot.com/2006/11/water-is-best-natural-treatment-for.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (acne solution)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5683117483835317676.post-2095199190249058036</guid><pubDate>Sun, 19 Nov 2006 22:43:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2006-11-19T14:44:31.268-08:00</atom:updated><title>Best Natural Acne Treatments Ever</title><description>Finding the best natural acne treatments ever really depends on who is looking. The mistaken notion is that teens mainly fall victim to acne. However, you may be surprised to know that 80% of adults between 25-39 suffer with acne. Some still wage the acne battle well into their forties.&lt;br /&gt;The dilemma for this group of acne sufferers is that they are seeking treatment that was formulated for a younger age group. They are using treatment for their acne that was made with younger skin in mind. More oilier skin.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The more mature acne sufferer is caught out. In a way they are forced to seek alternatives in the natural arena. This is not a bad alternative. Natural medicines are toxic free and tend to zero in on the underlying causes. While the over the counter acne medications tend to zero in on symptoms only.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;It is easy for this group to find the information for themselves on the internet. And many prefer to make their own concoctions to fight their acne battle.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The most all round, versatile acne treatment is Aloe Vera. This miracle plant can stand alone when battling many of today’s diseases. Acne included.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;It has healing properties that are second to none. It has been known to reduce inflammation, and hold acne off from an imminent attack. So it can also prevent the spread of acne.&lt;br /&gt;Aloe Vera Gel stands out as one of the best natural acne treatments we can have in our arsenal. It also mixes well with other potent natural treatments. Although Aloe Vera can be used as a moisturizer by itself, it can also be added to most any other product.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Acne brings with it pain, irritation, and pustules. Certain healing herbs can be made into a poultice and applied to the affected areas. A really ancient but effective treatment is the use of the leaves of the strawberry plant.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Moisten the leaves with water and put them directly on the affected areas. You can even mash up the strawberry and apply it as a paste to the face.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Dandelion is very effective in fighting acne. Use the complete dandelion plant. Root, leaves, and stem. Chop, boil, simmer and then strain the dandelion. Use the liquid as a tea and/or apply it directly to the affected areas.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The best natural acne treatments are great because like dandelion, many can be used internally as well as externally. It is a given that when acne surfaces there are internal problems that manifest themselves externally.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;A singular focus on the skin is not a wholesome way to approach acne treatment. A two pronged attack is the way to go. A wonderful penetrative agent is Tea Tree Oil. It can go very deep into the skin and spread its antibacterial and antifungal properties.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Diet is another crucial plank as one of the best natural acne treatments ever. Fresh pumpkins and carrots loaded with beta carotene strengthen the immune system. Vitamins A, B complex and E uphold the integrity of the skin. Mix these with regular exercise and you are fortified against acne.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The best natural acne treatments ever should employ a comprehensive approach. The absolute best benefit in seeking a natural remedy for acne is that there are no side affects. Find out more about acne in this ebook. Get it here: &lt;a href="http://www.wyclefinnovations.com/afdsp.html" target="_new" rel="nofollow"&gt;best natural acne treatments&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div align="center"&gt;&lt;a href="http://acne-rosacea-treatments.blogspot.com/"&gt;Acne Rosacea Info&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5683117483835317676-2095199190249058036?l=natural-acne-treatment-info.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://natural-acne-treatment-info.blogspot.com/2006/11/best-natural-acne-treatments-ever.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (acne solution)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5683117483835317676.post-3203873756087502085</guid><pubDate>Sun, 12 Nov 2006 20:14:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2006-11-12T12:15:25.110-08:00</atom:updated><title>Natural Acne Treatment Information</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Do you have mild to moderate acne? Have you tried every over-the-counter medication in the store? Does it seem to not only remain the same, but get worse? Well, you are not alone.&lt;br /&gt;Trying different medications for your acne can actually cause your skin to act up due to the different chemicals that upset its Ph balance. A natural acne treatment is the best way to replenish your skin’s health and heal your acne.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Basically, a natural acne treatment is changing your diet, cleansing your internal organs and using herbal remedies to provide nutrients to organs. Prescription medicines, harsh chemicals and junk or processed food with food additives are all unnatural acne treatments.&lt;br /&gt;Although severe acne needs serious attention, mild to moderate acne can be treated effectively by a natural acne treatment with natural herbs. These herbs will help even in diminishing acne. This Natural acne treatment is not from an exotic plant or rare species. This natural acne treatment is actually a part of common natural products and oils found in your home.&lt;br /&gt;Spices keep your skin, digestive system and immune system healthy. Although they can do such good, they must be used in moderation. Raw spices can be used in healing rid of acne as a natural acne treatment.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;As you may have guessed, fruits and vegetables are also a part of a natural acne treatment. They are both brilliant for your skin when applied directly. It is because of the minerals, essential oils and antioxidants.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Vegetables like cucumber cleanse your skin from excessive oiliness. You can extract the juice of vegetables, and put them on your face five minutes every day. Unfortunately, the natural acne treatment does not work overnight. You have to wait about a month before you start to notice serious results.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Because fruits and vegetables contain a lot of water, they help you rid toxic body chemicals. It also transports nutrients to your body. Exfoliation is another natural acne treatment necessary in keeping skin acne-free. It sloughs off dead skin cells as well. Try this: use flour from your kitchen and add a tiny bit of turmeric and a few drops of coconut oil to make a face mask. It will soften skin and remove dead cells.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Regular use of the mask is a natural acne treatment that clears your complexion and stops acne from forming. You can also consider putting whole milk on your skin afterwards for a healthy glow and texture.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Guy Ray is an article writer with more than 200 articles to his credit. To learn more about effective &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="http://natural-acne-treatment-info.blogspot.com/"&gt;acne treatments&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; visit his stop acne website at &lt;a href="http://www.stop-acne-now.com/" target="_new" rel="nofollow"&gt;http://www.stop-acne-now.com/&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;a href="http://acne-rosacea-treatments.blogspot.com/"&gt;Acne Rosacea Info&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5683117483835317676-3203873756087502085?l=natural-acne-treatment-info.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://natural-acne-treatment-info.blogspot.com/2006/11/natural-acne-treatment-information_9190.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (acne solution)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5683117483835317676.post-3353896417067205454</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Nov 2006 03:54:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2006-11-08T19:59:42.963-08:00</atom:updated><title>Natural Acne Remedies Straight From Your Kitchen</title><description>If you suffer from acne and have tried all the topical creams and antibiotics but still have not eradicated your acne then its time to take a look at some home grown natural acne cures. And indeed when it comes to finding home made cures for acne, it seems that there are many of them! You just need to be prepared for a bit of experimentation first and have the patience to wait a while before your acne clears. Remember, using home made cures means there are no chemicals or harsh substances, so it is likely that your acne won't be "zapped" within days or weeks.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Also note that most home made treatments for acne are applied topically and are not for consumption. Usually, the treatments vary between face washes, astringent toners and face masks and exfoliants which help slough off dead skin cells.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The other benefit of these treatments is that the side effects are very few, if any at all, due to the products being natural and therefore not toxic.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Just to get you started, here are a few examples. This is an effective treatment for blackheads: use a mixture of lime and milk as a face wash. First bring the milk to a boil and then add the juice from one lime. Mix thoroughly and when cool use it as a face wash. Another natural acne cure is to use mangos on your face. Soak the mango overnight then peel the skin off and boil the mango in hot water. Once cool, rub it on your face - it will cleanse your pores thoroughly.&lt;br /&gt;Papaya fruit is a favourite and here you would use it raw (instead of boiling it). Mash up the pulp and use it as a face wash, thoroughly massage it into damp skin then wash off with clean water. Something not as exotic but more likely to appear in your larder is the good old potato. Believe it or not but a raw potato is an ideal acne natural cure and extremely effective for treating whiteheads. Raw potatoes contain sulphur, potassium, phosphurus and protein. The vitamin C content along with the natural starch and enzymes are a great source of "food" for skin. Ideally, you would grate or shred a raw potato then apply it as a face mask. It is excellent for clearing blemishes and aids in the prevention of pimples, whiteheads and blackheads. The acid in the potato scrubs away dead skin cells and is an excellent exfoliant too. And talking of exfoliating products, many homemade scrubs and face masks contain oatmeal which, due to its large particles, is really good to use when removing dead or dry skin cells that clog up pores.&lt;br /&gt;Honey is a popular favourite to use at home - usually just to pep up the skin and give it a good healthy glow. Ideally, you would apply a liberal layer of honey on your cleansed face and wash it off once it has dried. You can add a few drops of lemon to it if you wish.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Turmeric, the amber yellow powder normally used as a spice in Indian cookery, has many beneficial properties and is recommended for many other ailments other than acne. Traditionally, a little bit (about 1/4 teaspoon) of turmeric powder, mixed with a few drops of lemon juice, 2 tablespoons of chickpea powder (another product used in Indian cookery) and about 2 tablespoons of plain yoghurt is an excellent paste for rubbing into the skin. Leave this on for about 1 minute then wash off. This gives the skin an instant glow and leaves it feeling clean and refreshed. The same paste mixture can be used on the face as a deep cleansing face mask. Leave on for about 10 minutes until it dries. Then rub it off, this rubbing action will stimulate the skin and also aid in sloughing off dead skin cells. Now wash off with cold water. This is one of the best kept indian beauty secrets.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;You can try and experiment for yourself until you find something that feels just right for you. The turmeric and chickpea paste might be too drying for you, so perhaps you can try honey (with or without lemon juice). That's the beauty of homemade treatments; they can be tailor made to your exact taste.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;So you see that what you find in your refrigerator, larder or spice rack is not just something that you can use for cooking. In fact, with a little imagination, you'll find you have effective homemade &lt;a href="http://natural-acne-treatment-info.blogspot.com/"&gt;acne&lt;/a&gt; treatments right under your nose.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div align="center"&gt;&lt;a href="http://acne-rosacea-treatments.blogspot.com/"&gt;Acne Rosacea Info&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5683117483835317676-3353896417067205454?l=natural-acne-treatment-info.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://natural-acne-treatment-info.blogspot.com/2006/11/natural-acne-remedies-straight-from.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (acne solution)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5683117483835317676.post-2482651862400307267</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Nov 2006 19:15:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2006-11-06T11:26:48.051-08:00</atom:updated><title>Acne Products - Natural Treatments</title><description>Natural acne treatments take time to do the job, but the effects are usually longer lasting. The best treatment for acne is finding a natural cure because you will not have any side effects. Acne is a disease involving the sebaceous glands, these glands get clogged and can result in pustules, papules, and eventually comedones.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;A good place to start treating acne is your diet. Tweaking your diet a little to include vegetables and fruits is a great acne treatment. Skin reflects what is happening inside the body. You should stay away from junk and processed food as there is evidence they can cause acne to worsen.&lt;br /&gt;There are some vitamins that can be used to help with acne outbreaks. They are; Vitamin A, Vitamin E, You should also be sure to choose a multi-vitamin that contains Pantothenic Acid. Pantothenic Acid is very beneficial to the skin. These vitamins can also prevent scars caused by acne.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If you have an outbreak there are a few natural cures you could try. A paste of sandalwood and fresh basil leaves on the face has been shown to produce good results. You should also wash your face with witch hazel each night before bed. Witch hazel is available at any pharmacy and most supermarkets. Drinking enough water is also beneficial in your fight with acne. The water helps the body to cleanse all impurities, including those in the skin.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If there is a need for you to seek a medicated treatment, there plenty of great products available. you can research any of them right here online...&lt;a href="http://solution-acne-.blogspot.com/" target="_new" rel="nofollow"&gt;CONTINUE&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="http://acne-rosacea-treatments.blogspot.com/"&gt;Acne Products - Natural Treatments&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5683117483835317676-2482651862400307267?l=natural-acne-treatment-info.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://natural-acne-treatment-info.blogspot.com/2006/11/acne-products-natural-treatments.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (acne solution)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item></channel></rss>

