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Three More Acne Myths
Monday, December 15, 2008 13:35 No CommentsIn an earlier post, we listed three popular myths surrounding acne. Well, there are more myths out there. Here are three more popular acne myths that might surprise you.
#4 – If you pop acne, it will go away. As tempted as you might be to squeeze those little bumps, don’t do it! [...]
Three Myths about Acne
Tuesday, December 9, 2008 13:33 No CommentsYou’ve probably heard many different “common knowledge” things about acne, but did you know that some of them are myths? In fact, many of the “facts” about acne are not actually true at all! Here are three myths about acne that you may not have realized weren’t true.
#1 – Eating a lot of [...]
Some More Diet Tips to Prevent Acne
Wednesday, November 26, 2008 13:45 No CommentsEating a light breakfast is a surefire means of controlling and preventing acne. This is because light breakfasts let the body work at detoxification instead of digesting heavy food. The increased detoxification of the skin leads to a reduced occurrence of acne and hence, a better complexion.
In addition to a light breakfast, it is advisable [...]
Reduce Stress to Control Acne
Friday, November 21, 2008 13:02 No CommentsAcne is a chronic problem that is better prevented than cured. Basically, making some lifestyle changes is what is necessary to control acne and with stress being a major acne trigger, you have to work at reducing stress levels.
Under stress, the body tends to produce hormonal steroids like cortisol, which targets the skin and results [...]
Some Tips to Prevent Acne through Diet Modifications
Sunday, November 16, 2008 12:55 No CommentsAcne is a problem that affects most teenagers and some adults too. There are many reasons for an acne attack, where the most common ones are attributed to hormonal changes in the body, stress, wrong food diet and pollution.
Though there are many creams and treatment options for treating acne, it is always better to work [...]
Does Windex Help Acne?
Friday, November 14, 2008 11:46 No CommentsFans of the movie, “My Big Fat Greek Wedding,” know about one rather unusual treatment for removing pimples. So, does Windex really help heal a zit?
In the movie, the father Gus (portrayed by Michael Constantine) recommends Windex for solving all medical problems big and small. His prospective son-in-law Ian (John Corbett) takes his advice and [...]
How Do Celebrities Deal With Zits?
Friday, November 14, 2008 11:46 No CommentsCelebrities never seem to get pimples do they? When was the last time you saw a movie star with a zit?
Actually, the rich and famous do get blemishes, just like the rest of us. However, they have an arsenal of products to cover them up and an army of makeup artists to help.
Fortunately, there are [...]
Does Chocolate cause Zits
Friday, November 14, 2008 11:45 No CommentsThere are a lot of old wives’ tales about acne; that it is caused by chocolate, greasy foods or milk. How much of these tales are true?
Actually it is hard to know what the truth is. While most experts say that acne is a hereditary condition, many people swear that they break out when they [...]
Acne - Simple Steps To Treat Your Zits
Friday, November 14, 2008 11:43 No CommentsIf you have acne, you may think you have tried everything. Here is a review of simple steps to treat a breakout of zits.
1. While dermatologists don’t recommend it, sometimes a pimple is so unsightly, it’s hard to leave it alone. If you feel you must pop a pimple, do so only after thoroughly washing [...]
Women Have a Higher Tendency of Acne
Tuesday, November 11, 2008 12:51 No CommentsWomen are known to have a higher tendency towards acne attacks as their menstrual cycle has a relationship with acne. With the body increasing the production of hormones, the production of sebum is also stimulated. This in turn leads to other chemical reactions in the body that lead to an acne attack.
To prevent an acne [...]
