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) Say bye-bye to blemishes, part one
Disheartening at best, and painful at worst, acne always seems to appear at the worst possible moment: before a first date; on the eve of a fantastic job interview or heck, even a random Tuesday...no day is a good day to suffer with acne. But even worse than acne? Acne scars, all-to-often left behind by the over-zealous attention paid to getting rid of the blemish, rather than taking care of the skin. In this three-part series, I am going to focus on alternative answers to acne woes, starting with topical spot treatments.Acne is a complicated skin issue and can appear on the skin for a variety of reasons, some relatively obvious (changes in hormone levels due to age) and some less easily pin-pointed (reactions to scents, fabrics or skin care products and makeup). However, regardless of why the skin is breaking out, or how severely (one zit vs. More>>
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) Michigan briefcase: NanoBio gets financing
The series B funding is to be used to complete a study investigating a topical treatment for acne, studies on a nebulized therapy for cystic fibrosis, and a study for a nasal seasonal influenza vaccine. GAMING: Greektown changes boardGreektown Casino has announced the appointment of two new members following final approvals by the Kewadin Gaming Authority.
Members of the new, three-member board are: Darwin Joe McCoy, the elected chairman of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, the majority owners of Greektown Casino-Hotel; Louis Glazier, a CPA, attorney and principal at Franklin Advisors LLC, a Farmington Hills financial-consulting firm specializing in corporate restructuring, turnaround management and business planning, and Jacob Miklojcik, a casino gaming industry analyst based in Lansing. More>>
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) Scrub-A-Dub-Dub
But beware, some face scrubs can be super harsh and wreak havoc if you have sensitive skin, rosacea, or acne. The products below are gentle enough for all skin types and are some of our favorite ways to get fresh and glowy! Jason Exfoliating Scrub This gentle treatment is hypo-allergenic, paraben-free, and fragrance-free. Jojoba beads instantly slough away any dead skin while fighting free radical damage. Available at natural food stores for $15. Boscia Smoothing Facial Polish While other scrubs can leave your skin irritated this one contains willowherb to calm redness, while natural manna granules polish away any dull skin. Available at sephora.com for $25. Dr. Brandt Microdermabrasion The crystals in this exfoliating cream are specially shaped to not scratch your skin. More>> - (
) The 'Chocolate' Cure for Acne
Acne Care chocolate bars, which are about to hit UK shelves, are said to deliver antioxidants and micro-nutrients that help clear the skin. They are among a raft of weird and wacky 'functional foods' - or 'neutraceuticals' - being showcased at a London show later this month and which promise to transform a shopper's grocery basket into a medicine cabinet.US Acne Care manufacturer Frutels recommends consumers take between two and five chocolate doses per day to see results in two weeks or less. A spokesman said: 'This product takes beauty foods to another level by not only tackling acne care in an ingestible form, but by using a food that has been associated with causing acne to make these claims.'The company says the chocolate will support the body's defenses and "clarify the skin from within." Other products being launched in the UK include Nicotizer, a drink taken as a substitute for smoking, and Pomegranate Tortilla chips, said to be rich in antioxidants. More>>