Feb
06
Do you make your own soap? A friend of mine just passed on a few recipes to me that she swears by.
I checked out the list and they look like natural acne fighting ingredients to me. At any rate, as long as you follow standard soap making procedures (anything with lye should age 6 weeks before use) these can’t harm your skin and may clear up any bouts of acne - current or future!
Oatmeal and honey, a natural astringent soap, and a refreshing acne mask recipes follow….
Natural Acne Fighter - Oatmeal and Honey Soap
All measurements, excluding honey and oatmeal are in weight, not bulk.
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Feb
05
Let’s just back up today and talk about acne control and the various treatments.
Most people’s journey begins with buying over the counter treatments such as gels and lotions. Usually quite effective against acne outbreaks.
The main ingredient in most of those acne gels and lotions is benzoyl peroxide. It is the most popular chemical for this type of treatment. You’ll see it in the big brands such as Clearasil, Oxy (any of the Oxy line), and Neutrogena.
Benzoyl Peroxide is most effective when used to treat acne early on - before it becomes a full blown skin condition. And, it’s important to keep in mind that any of the over the counter treatments are actually preventative - not cures against later outbreaks.
So what to do when it’s too late for prevention?
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Feb
03
I just read an article by a woman named Alicia Caledas asking: “What do former presidents Bill Clinton and Boris Yeltsin have in common?”
The answer? A condition called acne rosacea!
Truly that’s news that will help you not feel so alone or frustrated if you have this condition. Acne Rosacea is a chronic inflammation of your skin’s blood vessels. That inflammatin causes a blush-like, ruddy complexion, often accompanied with small acne eruptions in the T zone and cheeks.
Men usually get the worst of Acne Rosacea as it causes the skin on the nose to thicken and swell, leading to a condition diagnosed as rhinophyma. If you’re a woman reading this, be thankful for your femininity- not frustrated.
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