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        <title>Acne Prevention Tips - Easy Tips to Prevent Acne</title>
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        <summary>Acne Prevention Tips - Easy Tips to Prevent Acne Posted using ShareThis</summary>
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            <name>Matt Penn</name>
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        <title>Common Acne Problems</title>
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        <summary>Common Acne Problems Posted using ShareThis</summary>
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        <title>Acne Prevention Tips- Get Rid of Pimples</title>
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        <summary>Acne Prevention Tips- Get Rid of Pimples Posted using ShareThis</summary>
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            <name>Matt Penn</name>
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        <title>How to Clear Pimples</title>
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        <published>2008-09-03T02:19:22-07:00</published>
        <updated>2008-09-03T02:19:22-07:00</updated>
        <summary>Acne is a highly common problem and there are literally millions of people who suffer from this problem. A vast majority of people try to find out how to clear pimples from their face and there is no dearth of...</summary>
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            <name>Matt Penn</name>
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<content type="xhtml" xml:lang="en-US" xml:base="http://mensniche.typepad.com/clearpores/"><div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>Acne is a highly common problem and there are literally millions of
people who suffer from this problem. A vast majority of people try to
find out how to clear pimples from their face and there is no dearth of
treatments available for treating acne. </p>

<p>The most common cause of acne is the hormonal activity that starts
in your body when you reach puberty and this is exactly the reason why
most of the people facing this problem are either teens or adolescents.
And it is not just on your face that you get pimples but also on your
shoulders, back and chest.
</p>

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<p>Though having acne or pimples is highly common among teens, the
extent to which they get affected with it varies. While some experience
severe acne flare ups others face only moderate or mild acne. However,
what remains certain is that no one wants acne and whoever has it wants
to clear pimples as soon as they show up.
</p>

<p>I am sure you must have seen many people squeezing and picking
pimples. This is something you must avoid at all cost. Since it can
send infection deeper into the skin pores, aggravating the problem. </p>

<p>Hygiene plays a very crucial role in helping you clear your
pimples. You must try to wash your face with water at least three times
a day. However, you need to be gentle with your skin. gently wash your
face with a mild soap. Avoid abrasive cleaning sine it can only worsen
the situation.
</p>

<p>There are some people who use fresh lime with these daily cleanings
and swear by its effectiveness. There are several home remedies like
this to clear pimples. However, it is important for you to exercise
your own judgment as far as these home remedies are concerned. If a
particular home acne cure is only irritating the problem, then stop
using the remedy immediately.
</p>

<p>There are also many over the counter acne medications that all
claim they are the answer to how to clear pimples. Many of these
medications have active chemicals that act as drying agents to reduce
the oils, lessening the outbreaks. Some of these over the counter cures
are nothing more than cleansing pads, but they can work at keeping the
acne breakouts clean and in check. Moreover, you should not be
surprised if you find that only some of these work and the others are
just a waste of money and effort.
</p>

<p><a href="http://www.clearpores.com/clicks/clickthrough.html?a=154752">ClearPores</a>
is a 3 part system that helps you clear pimples from your face. It
tackles the problem form both the inside and outside your body. It
combines the cleansing power of the Salicylic Acid and Alcohol SD with
herbal pills and a protection cream in order to rid you of acne and
also to prevent future acne flare-ups. While the pills kill the
bacteria that tend to thrive on the clogged skin pores, the facial and
body washes help to keep the skin pores clean. Moreover, the protection
cream acts as a shield for your skin. ClearPores is not just a single
product but a full solution to help you get a blemish free and healthy
skin.
</p>

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        <title>Top Acne Myths- Best Treatment For Acne</title>
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        <published>2008-08-25T23:30:30-07:00</published>
        <updated>2008-08-25T23:30:30-07:00</updated>
        <summary>There are many myths and misconceptions about acne and what causes acne. Following are the top acne myths: 1. Acne is caused by poor hygiene: Acne is not caused by lack of hygiene. In layman's terms it is disorder of...</summary>
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<content type="xhtml" xml:lang="en-US" xml:base="http://mensniche.typepad.com/clearpores/"><div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>There are many myths and misconceptions about acne and what causes acne. Following are the top acne myths:
</p>

<p><strong>1. Acne is caused by poor hygiene:</strong> Acne is not caused by
lack of hygiene. In layman's terms it is disorder of the hair follicle.
Excess oil, dead skin cells and bacteria get trapped within the
follicle and when the follicle wall ruptures, inflammation occurs
leading to pimples.
It should be very clear that acne is not caused due to lack of
cleansing. As a matter of fact washing your face too frequently and
aggressively can strip the skin of its natural lipids and damage the
skin's natural barrier function. Furthermore, this is likely to make
follicle produce excess sebum which further aggravates the problem.
Therefore, it is essential that you do not over-wash your face.
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<p><strong>2. Acne is caused by Certain Foods: </strong>This is a misconception
a lot of people have. There is no scientific study linking diet to
acne. While eating a healthy and balanced diet is encouraged for our
health, there is really no scientific evidence that connects certain
foods to acne. If you are one of those who are affected by certain
foods, it is always wise to avoid them.
</p>

<p><strong>3. Using Too Many Topical Medications can help you get rid of Acne: </strong>Acne
is a much deeper problem which needs to be tackled form both the inside
as well as the outside. As a matter of fact, using too many topical
applications too often can harm your skin. It can result in excessive
dryness, peeling, redness, and/or irritation. </p>

<p><strong>4. If you have acne, you should scrub your skin everyday: </strong>People
who suffer from acne tend to really scrub their face. Instead of
helping, it actually worsens the situation by increasing inflammation.
You need to treat your skin gently in order to minimize friction. Many
people pick and squeeze pimples which also worsens the situation by
sending the infection deeper into the follicle. Moreover, it can also
lead to scars.
</p>

<p><strong>5. There is nothing you can do about acne: </strong>This is not true.
There are some very good treatments available to help you get rid of
acne. Some of the treatments include topical creams, oral medication
and more. Whether you are in your teens or an adult and whatever type
of acne you suffer from(severe or mild) there are some amazing
treatments that can help you out.
</p>

<p><a href="http://www.clearpores.com/clicks/clickthrough.html?a=154752">ClearPores</a>
is a 3 product system that can help you clear pimples form your face,
neck, shoulders, back or the upper arms. It is a full skincare system
designed to clear away nasty pimples, red spots and blackheads. Using
the effective of SD Alcohol and Salicylic Acid, it is able to open up
the pores and clear away the grime, excess sebum and bacteria.
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        <title>Common Causes of Acne- Get Rid of Acne Naturally</title>
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        <published>2008-08-24T22:44:59-07:00</published>
        <updated>2008-08-24T22:44:59-07:00</updated>
        <summary>Acne is a highly common problem both among males and females and it happens due to various kind of reasons. Some of the common causes of acne are listed below: 1. Hormones: Hormones are the most significant factors leading to...</summary>
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            <name>Matt Penn</name>
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<content type="xhtml" xml:lang="en-US" xml:base="http://mensniche.typepad.com/clearpores/"><div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>Acne is a highly common problem both among males and females and it
happens due to various kind of reasons. Some of the common causes of
acne are listed below:
</p>

<p>1. <strong>Hormones:</strong> Hormones are the most significant factors
leading to acne. Sex hormones known as androgens peak in production
during puberty and this is the reasons why most of the acne sufferers
are adolescents and teens. Moreover, hormones is also one of the causes
of acne flare-ups during menstruation and pregnancy.
</p>

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<p>2. Androgens stimulate the sebaceous gland and this results in the <strong>production of extra sebum</strong>.
As it moves up the follicle towards the surface, it mixes with common
skin bacteria and dead skin cells that have been shed from the lining
of the follicle. Though this process is normal, the excess production
of sebum leads to clogging of skin pores and acne.
</p>

<p>3. <strong>Stress:</strong> contributes to the production of the hormone
Cortisol which aggravates acne. When you are stressed out, your body
prompts the skin's oil glands to enlarge, secreting more oil which
results in white heads, black heads and pimples.
</p>

<p>4. <strong>Oily or heavy Make up:</strong> Heavy makeup is likely to clog the
pores while oily makeup makes skin oily which further worsens the
problem if your skin is already oily.
</p>

<p>5. <strong>Medicines and Steroids:</strong> Though vitamins are good for your
body anything in excess can have bad effects. For instance, excess of
vitamins B1, B6 and B12 can lead to acne flare ups. Therefore, you must
avoid their over use.
</p>

<p>6. <strong>Diet:</strong> You are what you eat and your diet plays a very
important role in how you look and feel. A diet that is rich in
carbohydrates and sugars can actually aggravate acne.
</p>

<p>7. <strong>Over abrasive cleansing:</strong> Harsh exfoliators can damage skin and spread infections. 
</p>

<p>8. <strong>Picking and Squeezing:</strong> If you pick and squeeze pimples, you can actually send the infection deeper and cause scarring.
</p>

<p>9. <strong>Environment: </strong>You live in has a deep impact on your
overall health and skin. Pollution and humidity are not good for your
skin either. High humidity actually causes swelling of the skin.
</p>

<p>10. <strong>Genes:</strong> Of family members who are also acne sufferers.
Acne is inherited and severe cases known as cystic acne usually come
from heredity.
</p>

<p>Though there are many acne treatments and solutions, <strong><a href="http://www.clearpores.com/clicks/clickthrough.html?a=154752">Clearpores</a></strong> is the one worth recommending.
<br />
<strong><br /><a href="http://www.clearpores.com/clicks/clickthrough.html?a=154752">ClearPores System</a></strong>
combines the cleansing power of the Salicylic Acid and Alcohol SD with
herbal pills and a protection cream in order to rid you of acne and
also to prevent future acne flare-ups. The herbal pills kill bacteria
which tend to thrive in clogged pores, the deep facial and body washes
open up the pores and cleanse the dirt and grime and, finally, the
protection cream acts as a shield for your skin. As you can see,
<a href="http://www.clearpores.com/clicks/clickthrough.html?a=154752">ClearPores</a> is not a single product, but a full solution designed to
destroy acne with the utmost effectiveness.
</p>
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        <title>How to Get Clear Skin and Clear Pores</title>
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        <published>2008-08-12T07:33:58-07:00</published>
        <updated>2008-08-12T07:33:58-07:00</updated>
        <summary>How to have clear pores This is natural that all of us want to look good and beautiful and clear, healthy skin is what we all desire. Unfortunately not all of us have beautiful skin and most of us flock...</summary>
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            <name>Matt Penn</name>
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&lt;div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"&gt;&lt;p&gt;How to have clear pores&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;This is natural that all of us want to look good and beautiful and clear, healthy skin is what we all desire. Unfortunately not all of us have beautiful skin and most of us flock to the nearest drug store to buy the latest miracle cure to our skin look beautiful.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The cosmetic industry makes huge bucks knowing the weakness of people like you and me who want a cure to have clear and acne free skin. They use money to advertise and perpetuate their products. It is but natural for you to be wary of such products. You need not be fooled by the hype these people create.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 1.2em;"&gt;&lt;a href="http://mensniche.typepad.com/clearpores"&gt;How to Get Acne Free Skin&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;There are many factors that could be behind your skin problems such as&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;dehydration&lt;/li&gt;

&lt;li&gt;improper cleansing&lt;/li&gt;

&lt;li&gt;excessive oil production&lt;/li&gt;

&lt;li&gt;built up of dead skin cells&lt;/li&gt;

&lt;li&gt;hormones&lt;/li&gt;

&lt;li&gt;excessive sweating&lt;/li&gt;

&lt;li&gt;dirty work or play environment&lt;/li&gt;

&lt;li&gt;allergic reactions and&lt;/li&gt;

&lt;li&gt;diet rich in sugar content&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt; Most skin impurities are due to clogged pores, so the best way to have that beautiful skin is to unclog your pores.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;1. &lt;strong&gt;Avoid oil-based products&lt;/strong&gt; such as facial lotions, wash and cosmetics. Look for products that are “non-comedogenic,” it means it will not clog your pores.&lt;br /&gt;&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;2. Do not wear&lt;strong&gt; tight headband, baseball hat, and/or helmet &lt;/strong&gt;when you exercise or play sports, and make sure you wash the sweat-soaked things each time you wear them.&lt;br /&gt;&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;3. &lt;strong&gt;Keep the skin hydrated&lt;/strong&gt; and moist so your cells can function properly. Moisturize your face with mild, non-comedogenic moisturizers to keep it hydrated. Moisturizing is a necessity. Again, the product with the least amount of chemical additives is the best. Always use a light moisturizer on your face after cleansing.&lt;br /&gt;&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;4. &lt;strong&gt;Cleanse your pores with an alcohol-free toner &lt;/strong&gt;or skin conditioner on cotton balls. Do not try to scrub harshly or you will strip and damage your skin. Even after rinsing your face, if you do not remove the remainder of cleanser and loosened debris residues, you are only going to imbed that debris deeper into the pores as you layer serums and moisturizers on top. The absolute best way to perform this deep pore cleansing is with an alcohol-free toner or skin conditioner on cotton balls. There's no need to harm your skin by vigorous scrubbing or harsh acids, simply wipe with toner damp cotton balls until the last cotton comes away perfectly white.&lt;br /&gt;&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;5. Astringents, Salicylic Acid, retinoic acids, and glycolic acids all work to prevent pores from clogging. Be aware of some active ingredients like benzoyl peroxide, these ingredients can cause major side effects.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;So there, those are ultra easy steps to eliminate or lessen your problem, start today. Beauty starts with your skin.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Moreover, you can try the &lt;a href="http://www.clearpores.com/clicks/clickthrough.html?a=154752"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;CLEARPORES&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; system for skin care. Check it out to have a glowing andnaturally healthy skin.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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        <title>Acne- A Big Problem</title>
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        <summary>Acne a big problem Acne, most commonly known as pimples, is the bane of almost every face and the worst nightmare for those too unfortunate to suffer. It is the most common skin disease today. In United States alone, nearly...</summary>
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            <name>Matt Penn</name>
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&lt;div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"&gt;&lt;div class="banner_article"&gt;&lt;h1&gt;Acne a big problem&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Acne, most commonly known as pimples, is the bane of almost every
face and the worst nightmare for those too unfortunate to suffer.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;It is the most common skin disease today. In United States alone,
nearly 60 million people are infected with acne, where 85 per cent of
teenagers suffer from it.&lt;/p&gt;

&amp;nbsp; &lt;span style="font-size: 1.2em;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="http://mensniche.typepad.com/clearpores"&gt;Get Rid of Acne&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;p&gt;Acne is a disorder resulting from the action of hormones on the
skin's oil glands (sebaceous glands), which leads to plugged pores and
outbreaks of lesions commonly called pimples or zits. Acne lesions
usually occur on the face, neck, back, chest, and shoulders.&lt;/p&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;Contrary to the popular belief, acne is not just a teenager’s
disease. It is a socially bane and can be upsetting and disfiguring in
certain cases. It has a significant economic impact, as people spend a
lot of money on non-prescription and prescription treatments and
therapies.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Acne cases vary from mild to severely disfiguring. It ranges from
comedones (blackheads and whiteheads) to nodules and cysts. Here are
several acne terms that can help you better understand acne.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Comedo or Comedones are simply a plugged and enlarged hair follicle.
When a comedo is open, it is usually called a blackhead. When it is
closed or deep into the skin, it is usually called whitehead. The
whitehead differs in color from the blackhead because the opening of
the plugged sebaceous follicle to the skin’s surface is closed or very
narrow, in contrast to the distended follicular opening of the
blackhead. Neither blackheads nor whiteheads should be squeezed or
picked open, unless extracted by a dermatologist under sterile
conditions. Tissue injured by squeezing or picking can become infected
by staphylococci, streptococci and other skin bacteria.&lt;/p&gt; 

&lt;p&gt;Papules are inflamed lesions that usually appear as small, pink
bumps on the skin and can be tender to the touch. A group of very small
papules and microcomedones may be almost invisible but have a
&amp;quot;sandpaper&amp;quot; feel to the touch. A papule is caused by localized cellular
reaction to the process of acne.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Pustules are papules topped by pus-filled lesions that may be red at
the base. A pustule that forms over a sebaceous follicle usually has a
hair in the center. Acne pustules that heal without progressing to
cystic form usually leave no scars.&lt;/p&gt; 

&lt;p&gt;Nodules are solid, dome-shaped or irregularly-shaped lesions. They
are commonly characterized by inflammation, extend into deeper layers
of the skin and may cause tissue destruction that results in scarring.
A nodule may be very painful. Nodular acne is a severe form of acne
that may not respond to therapies other than isotretinoin.&lt;/p&gt; 

&lt;p&gt;Cysts can appear similar to nodules but are pus-filled, very painful
and can cause scarring. They are usually described as having a diameter
of 5 mm or more.&lt;/p&gt;



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