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) If you spot the spots, get out of my face
My mild acne used to irritate me a lot, but after trying every hormonal cream, spot treatment, dietary change and miracle cure advertised on infomercials I decided to accept the facial hissy fit and let the gorilla sit in the room unmentioned.But adult acne, it seems, is not a taboo topic even during a first-time meet and greet or mid-conversation with friends. Apparently when the gorilla is not only in the room, but also sitting on your face, people find it harder to ignore.
As i was enjoying the crossword at my local cafe recently, a stranger in an adjoining seat gave me a warm sympathetic smile and said, "You need to drink more water, you know, for your face." He then swirled a pointed finger gesturing around the outline of my face. My inner monologue screamed, "And you need to mind your own business more, you know, to save me having to punch you in the face," but the outer replied, "I already drink a lot of water, thank you," and I buried my shamed face back into the paper. More>>
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) Beauty begins with a clean colon
The beauty of colonic hydrotherapy is that it helps to clear up acne, body odour, allergies plus other health problems, making the outer skin glow.What is more, it also helps prevent diseases, having rid the body of toxins.
To maintain a healthy colon that is unclogged, Omoifo advises that people should "eat a balanced meal, eat a lot of fruits, drink a lot of water to hydrate the system, find time to exercise, relax and also have enough sleep."
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) Want To Know More About Acne Treatment Options?
As bacteria feed on this excess oil they cause inflammation and redness that contributes to acne. Since teenagers suffer from hormonal changes, this explains why acne case is prevalent during this time.Apart from that the hormonal changes can also cause physiological changes in teenagers which will also trigger acne problems.
There are differences between acne pustules and acne papule but it is hard to tell them apart mainly of their similar physical appearance. Very much different to papules, pustules are severely and contain pus which sometimes can be highly visible. The base of any acne pustule is slightly red and the center is white in color as it is filled with pus. The inflammation of the skin are caused by many factors aside from bacteria. Such causes include the presence of sebum in the skin surface. More>> - (
) 4 Do's and 4 Don'ts in Treating Acne
These natural foods that are loaded with vitamins and minerals are the best acne fighters around. For example, green, leafy vegetables and orange or yellow-colored fruits are rich in Vitamin A. Vitamin A prevents overproduction of sebum which is what causes acne. Oranges, strawberries, broccoli, bell peppers, and lemon juice are some Vitamin C rich foods that are also great acne treatments. Eating these types of foods fortifies the body's defense system against acne-causing microbes and aids faster healing of acne. Furthermore, Vitamin C helps your body restore its sources of Vitamin E, which is essential in revitalizing the skin and repairing damaged skin.
2. Do drink lots of water. Make sure you get the recommended 8-9 glasses of water a day. Drinking lots of water not only replenishes the body's water supply, but also flushes out toxins from the body that may cause acne. More>>