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Acne Program – Step 2: Using Acne Face Cream

Mon, 10 May 2010 12:43:51 +0000

After you have washed your face with a chemical free soap, use an applicator to dip into Scotty’s face cream or you favorite face cream. Place the cream on your face and spread it all around. Massage the cream into your face gently so the skin absorbs the oils in this cream. These oils will seal the pores and hold the natural moisture of the skin and enhance the curing effects of the cream You can use the cream 2-3 times a day. It is best to use it after you have cleaned your face in the morning and right before you go to bed. You can also use it during noontime. You can use Scotty’s’ cream under your makeup or over your makeup. It will work either way. However, it will work better on a clean face. You will notice that when you apply the cream it will tingle in areas without sores and may sting in areas of open sores. This will pass and as it does it should reduce the itchiness of any sores. Scotty’s cream has allantoin, which will help to clear acne sores. The oils, vitamin A and E, and minerals in Scotty’s will help to feed, rebuild, and rejuvenate your skin. The minerals also help to neutralize the toxic acids that have contaminated and inflamed pores on your face. During cleansing and fasting, more acid waste may come out of your pores. This is why Scotty’s cream will help you to reduce the inflammation and spread your acne. Tree Tea Oil To make Scotty’s cream or your own cream even more powerful, you can add 5-10 drops of pure tree tea oil to a two-ounce container. You can experiment with the amount to add. You may want to add more drops to provide more tea tree oil for your face. But, do not use more than 15 drops. Tree tea oil has been found to be effective in various skin disorders. It acts as an antiseptic, antifungal, and antibacterial. This oil helps to bring oxygen to the skin cell, which kills bacteria and fungus and helps to repair damaged skin caused by acne. Borage Oil There is one more thing that you can add to Scotty’s face cream or your favorite acne cream that will boost its acne clearing power. This is borage oil. Borage oil contains EPA and DHA, which helps to control excessive hormones that cause the over production of sebum. It is the adrenal glands that produce streams of androgens during puberty. These large quantities of androgens help to activate bone growth and assist in bringing forth sexual maturity. A side effect of these androgens is the release of excess oil from the oil glands near the hair follicle. This excess gives rise to Â§ black heads Â§ white heads Â§ pimples Â§ cysts So here’s what you can do to make your face cream even more effective, Â§ Mix one or two capsules of Borage oil into your cream Â§ Do this by cutting the tip off of the Borage oil softgel and squeeze the oil into the cream There is a new form of EPA and DHA that is available in a product called Neptune Krill Oil (NKO) Neptune Krill Oil (NKO) NKO is the new EPA and DHA product, which maybe better to use than Borage Oil. NKO has the omega-3, EPA and DHA in the phospholipid form, which is easier for your cells to absorb compared with Borage oil. Borage oil contains the omega-3, EPA, and DHA in triglyceride form, which is more difficult for cells to absorb. One other good property of NKO is that is does not have to be refrigerated like Borage. It can be kept in a cool place in your cabinets. However, it does cost more than Borage oil. Word of Caution: As with all creams and oils, if you get any rash or skin reactions when using them, discontinue their use. Use a good face cream to help clear your acne. You can boost the power of this cream by adding tree tea oil and borage or NKO oil.

Rudy Silva is a Natural Nutritionist. He is the author an acne e-book which can be found at: http://www.acne-remedies.for–you.info or for tips and information on skin care go to : http://www.good-skin-care.com

The Different Types Of Acne

Mon, 10 May 2010 12:43:51 +0000

Acne affects millions of people each year. There are many types of acne, but the most common type is called Acne Vulgaris. Mild to moderate types of Acne Vulgaris include whiteheads, blackheads, pustules, and papules. Serious forms of Acne Vulgaris include nodules and cysts. Whiteheads Whiteheads are pimples that have a white head or tip to them. The whitehead forms on the face when a pore is completely blocked with sebum (oil), cellular material and P. acnes bacteria. Blackheads Blackheads are similar to whiteheads, except that the pimple is only partially blocked. The black material is not dirt as some believe, but melanin (pigment of the skin). Blackheads may last a long time on the face, because they take time to drain. Pustules Pustules are commonly referred to as zits. They have a white head in the middle and red enflamed skin surrounding it. Pustules are usually infected with bacteria and can also be yellow or green at the head. Papules Papules are skin lesions or pimples that do not have a head. They are simply red in color. Be careful with papules, as squeezing them can cause scarring. Nodules Nodules are usually referred to as severe forms of Acne Vulgaris. A nodule is a thick lesion that is usually underneath the skinâ€™s surface. They can cause scarring and be extremely uncomfortable. Many times nodules can take several months to heal. You should never try to pop a nodule. If you notice nodules under your skin, you should seek the advice and treatment from a dermatologist. Cysts Cysts are similar to a nodule, but are filled with infected pus. Cysts are usually 5mm or more in size and can sometimes be painful. You should never squeeze a cyst, since you can cause and internal infection. If you notice you have a cyst, you should consult with your dermatologist.

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Are You Running Into Difficulties Locating A Good Treatment For Your Acne?

Mon, 10 May 2010 12:43:50 +0000

Every day literally thousands of individuals walk into a drugstore looking for an over the counter acne treatment. In the drugstore they are faced with numerous options to choose from and it can be hard to decide just where to begin. So, let’s look at the common types of acne treatment.

Millions of individuals suffer from acne and it does not care what race you are, what your gender is or hold old you are. This leaves many acne researchers in something of a quandary when finding a cure that will work on everybody. Indeed they have yet to discover one so picking an acne treatment for the huge variety available usually leaves acne sufferers in the drug store scratching their heads.

To be able to pick an acne treatment it is helpful to have some background information on exactly what acne is and what causes it, as well as details of your particular form of acne. You should consider visiting your dermatologist or doctor in order to see what they recommend by way of treatment. Often this will be more effective than randomly choosing an over the counter treatment that you are unsure about.

In order to find the best acne medication for you you have to realize that there are a couple of approaches that you can choose from to help in controlling your acne. The two products that you see most often on the market contain either salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide and while both are designed to fight acne the two work in quite different ways. Benzoyl peroxide for example acts as an antibacterial to kill the bacteria that are known to cause acne while salicylic acid acts to exfoliate the hair follicle and help to prevent the clogging of the hair follicles that can lead to acne. Both treatments can react with your skin differently so it is helpful to consult your dermatologist before beginning one or the other.

When you visit your local drug store you may also see acne kits. Acne kits are simply conveniently packaged sets of different products that can help to fight and control your acne problem. Frequently, kits will include a cleanser for your face, a topical cream or gel and a lotion that will help with irritation and keeps your skin from becoming too dry. Generally the active ingredient of these products will be benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid, alongside other acne fighting products.

Whatever you select it is important to remember that you should only use the acne treatment as directed. If, after trying your selected solution for a reasonable time it not working to your satisfaction then it may be time to return to your dermatologist to look again at what you are using. Occasionally, it might take various different treatments before you discover one that works for you and your particular acne problem.

Before you rush out and spend your hard earned money on acne creams take a a little time to think about the best acne medicine for your specific type of acne.

Acne Program – Step 4: Adding Essential Fatty Acids To Your Diet

Mon, 10 May 2010 07:29:16 +0000

Getting sufficient essential fatty acids is importance in clearing acne. It’s these fatty acids that help control the production of androgens – the hormones that surge during the teen-age times, which causes excess sebum oil to clog your hair follicle and contribute to creating your acne. The three fatty acids you need daily are omega-3, omega-6, and omega-9. You need more omega 6, olive oil, than omega 3. When you are deficient in the essential fatty acids, you will have, Â§ A weaken immune system Â§ Inflammatory disorders Â§ Poor skin Â§ Skin eruptions that won’t heal Â§ Increase sebum production causing acne Â§ Sebaceous glands size increase Eating essential oils is necessary to provide the right oils that are used in the sebaceous glands. These oils can come from straight vegetable oils or from oils in specific foods such as nuts and seeds. Use flax seed oil (omega-3 oil) and olive oil (omega-6 oil) in your salad. These are the best oils to eat and are called polyunsaturated fatty acids. The other oil that is even better for you is called monounsaturated fatty acid, omega-9. This oil is found in avocados. Most diets people have contain an excess of omega-6 oils, so mostly likely you need to concentrate on getting more omega-3 oils into your diet. You can get omega-3 oil from, Â§ avocados Â§ sesame seeds Â§ pumpkin seeds Â§ walnuts Â§ dark leafy green vegetables (spinach, mustard greens, kale) Â§ wheat germ oil Â§ salmon Â§ sardines Â§ albacore tuna Or, you can take one to 4 tablespoon of flax seed oil, omega-3 oil, each day. This will give you the amount of omega-3 oil that your body needs to reduce or eliminate acne blemishes. You can add this oil to your morning cereal, soups, smoothies, salads and other liquid foods. Each tablespoon of flax seed oil contains about 100 calories. You can get omega-6 oil from, Â§ Flaxseed oil Â§ Flaxseeds Â§ grape seed oil Â§ pistachio nuts Â§ olives Â§ olive oil Â§ sunflower seeds Â§ evening primrose oil Â§ pumpkin seeds Taking 2-3 tablespoons of omega-6 oil a day will give you the amount of this oil that you body needs. You can add olive oil and other oils into your salad with the flax seed oil. You can get omega-9 oil from, Â§ Olive oil Â§ Avocados Â§ Cashews Â§ Almonds Â§ Olives Â§ sesame oil Â§ pecans Â§ pistachio nuts Taking around 1 Â½ tablespoon of olive oil per day will give you the omega-9 oil that your body needs. Fish Oils In addition to supplying your diet with omega-3 and omega-6 oils, you need to supplement your diet with fish oils. Fish oil contains EPA and DHA fatty acids. Normally, enzymes in your body break down omega-6 into EPA and DHA fatty acids. Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) These two fatty acids eventually change into prostaglandins. What are prostaglandins? Prostaglandins are chemical hormones that come from omega-3 and omega-6 oils and that help, regulate every function in your cells and organs. Postaglandins also keep androgen hormones in control so that excess sebum is not produce in the hair follicle, which results in acne. However, eating plenty essential fatty acids may not insure that you produce enough EPA and DHA, which produce the essential prostaglandins. It is critical for acne and more importantly for your health that you get enough EPA and DHA in your cells and organs so they can produce the required prostaglandins. To increase the prostaglandins in your cell walls, it is necessary for you to take a fish supplement, which contains both the EPA and DHA. Of course eating salmon, halibut, and mackerel twice a week will be a plus in providing your body with more EPA and DHA. Include at least 20% of your diet calories as good fats – omega oils and fish oil. This is essential for controlling the excess activity of your hormones and reducing the inflammation of your acne.

Rudy Silva is a Natural Nutritionist. He is the author an acne e-book can be found at: http://www.acne-remedies.for–you.info or for more tips on skin care go to: http://www.good-skin-care.com

Adult Acne – does the boot fit?

Mon, 10 May 2010 07:29:15 +0000

Adult Acne

It has been said that all of us has been prone to the odd zit or two at some point in our lives. This is all very good but what happens if you are constantly bombarded with spots and they never seem to go away?

Yes, this actually does happen to a lot of people and it is said that as much as 25% of all adults suffer from some form of adult acne.

Although there are many speculations to the real causes of acne in adults (as well as acne in all ages) it is also true that there are many treatments and cures. The problem is that there are so many so called cures and treatments on the market ranging from medical, natural and even psychological treatmentsâ€¦

So, which ones work?

Many people blame adult acne on their hormones and therefore get hormonal treatment; others prefer medical cures such as benzoyl peroxide (good for teens â€” but what about adults?).

Others I know swear by natural treatments and have opted for the â€œacne-freeâ€? info products which (in my opinion) have some of the quickest and safest results.

If youâ€™re female then it may be interesting to know that the birth control pill has been acclaimed as one of the quickest methods of clearing up adult acne – although not much good for the rest of us.

I personally used to love going on holiday as I found that using certain sun-tanning lotions (as well as the sun itself) helped my acne and cleared it up for a while â€” although I understand this wouldnâ€™t work for 95% of others. Perhaps I should have moved to somewhere warmer?

I have even heard it mentioned that â€œone should adoptâ€? in order to stay on the birth control pill â€” and thus keep acne at bay! However, I am hoping this was a joke â€¦

On the other hand, adult acne can really mess with your life. I have lost count of the number of people I have spoken to or have come across in bulletin boards that tell me that acne has played a real part in their relationships. Many folk feel so self-conscious and are unable to find a partner because of how they feel about themselves and how they think othersâ€™ see them.

As many of us know, this is all too often not the case at all.

So, in summing up, I would say try out a number of treatments but donâ€™t just stick to what you know or what youâ€™ve been told as there are a number of treatments out there that could have your cure written all over them â€” all youâ€™ve got to do is find the right one.

Like I said at the start – if the boot fits, wear it.

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How The Kidney, Lungs, and Lymphatic System Keep You Acne Free

Mon, 10 May 2010 02:34:06 +0000

The kidney The purpose of the two kidneys is to filter the water in your blood as the blood passes through the kidneys. About 4 gallons of water are filtered every day but only around 3 pints are pulled out as urine. Alcohol and sugar are the most damaging to the kidney since they kill kidney cells and weaken the kidney function. Water is the major way the body keeps toxins from accumulating in the body and skin. You need to drink plenty of clean water daily so the kidneys can remove toxins and excess nutrients, vitamins, and minerals from the blood. When you drink plenty of water, the skin does not have to act as a filter to filter out excess waste from the blood since it is been filter and excreted, as urine, by your kidney. Water also is needed to keep your skin moist. Water in the skin layers helps to protect the skin from bacteria and toxins that try to pass into your skin. The more fresh juices you drink and the more fruit or vegetables you eat, the less water you need to drink. All juices contain plenty of distilled water, which contributes to your daily water requirement. Drinking sodas and other drinks that have sugar cannot be counted as water. The Lungs You have two large sacs that are called your lungs. As you breathe in air, the lungs pull oxygen out of the air, which is captured by your blood, routed to your liver, moved into your heart and then moved into all parts of your body. As you breathe out, waste and carbon dioxide are pushed out through your mouth. Your cells use oxygen to create energy for you to live by. You need energy for every movement your body does. Oxygen is also used to neutralize toxins, waste and pathogen. The more toxins, acid waste and pathogens you have in your body, the more oxygen is used up to neutralize them. This means you will have less oxygen for cell, organ and other body functions. If the other elimination channels are weak and overloaded, the lungs will also become overloaded trying to get rid of toxic waste the other channels cannot get rid of. When your lungs become overloaded with toxins or become weak, more waste stays in the body, making your body more toxic, acidic and susceptible to disease and infections. If you have kidney weakness, liver weakness, lung weakness mostly likely you will have skin disorders like eczema, psoriasis, acne, and many other types of skin disorders. Lymphatic System The lymphatic system is part of your immune system. It consists of a series of tubes, large and small, that cover your entire body. Through these tubes flows whitish liquid called lymph. Since this system does not have a pump, the lymph is pushed through the tubes by your body’s movement or exercise. Lymph liquid surrounds all of your body cells and is responsible for bringing nutrients to your cells from the blood and to move away toxins that come out of the cells. Toxins and pathogens that are in your lymph liquid are moved into lymph nodes. In the lymph nodes, this toxic matter is neutralized into harmless chemicals and then moved into the blood and are eliminated through the other channels of elimination. The lymph liquid is composed of electrolyte minerals such as sodium, potassium, calcium phosphorus, and chloride. So strong lymph liquid is built when you eat fruits and vegetables. When the lymph nodes become overwhelmed with toxic waste from the cells and the blood, they become inflamed and cannot keep the body free of toxic matter. Excess toxic waste accumulates in the lymph liquid when your body does not have enough electrolyte minerals to neutralize this toxic acid waste. Now, your body is a considered acid and will have a difficult time fighting infections wherever they occur, including your face. When you lymph system becomes weaken, it is unable to detoxify toxins and routes them into the blood where the liver is expected to clean the blood. Keeping you lymph system strong is important for keeping your skin free of blemishes, skin disorders, eczema and acne.

Rudy Silva is a Natural Nutritionist and write newsletters, articles, and ebooks on natural remedies. For the past 10 years he has been teaching people when and why to use natural remedies.

Acne Products A Waste Of Money?

Sun, 09 May 2010 22:04:19 +0000

Tetracycline is the most popular conventional treatment for acne. It may be used alone or in combination with benzoyl peroxide. Food, antacids, iron supplements, and milk can interfere with the absorption of this antibiotic, so it is important to remember to take it alone. This medication must be taken for a minimum of three months, and it often needs to be continued for even longer. It will take at least two months before any improvement is noticed. Other antibiotics may also be prescribed if tetracycline is not effective. These include: trimetoprim-sulfamethoxazole, minocycline, doxycycline, and erythromycin. Antibiotics also kill the good bacteria in your bowel and can cause your teeth to turn gray. There are two dermatologist tested ways to facilitate the healing of acne, one is the use of Tretinoin, itâ€™s a form of vitamin A, which speeds up the skinâ€™s healing and renovation process shortening the inflammation period, thus preventing acne scars. The other treatment used by most dermatologists for acne scar prevention is the use of Aplpha-Hydroxy Acids of AHAâ€™s and Beta-Hydroxy Acids or BHAâ€™s. These help the skins remodeling process, with the right concentration and proper application; these can also prevent acne scars. The most common form of acne is known as “acne vulgaris”, which means common acne. Excessive secretion of oils from the glands combines with naturally occurring dead skin cells to block the hair follicles. Oil secretions build up beneath the blocked pore, providing a perfect environment for the skin bacteria Propioni bacterium acne to multiply uncontrolled. In response, the skin inflames, producing the visible lesion. The face, chest, back, shoulders and upper arms are especially affected. The typical acne lesions are comedones,papules, pustules, nodules and inflammatory cysts. These are the more inflamed forms of pus-filled or reddish bumps, even boil-like tender swellings. Non-inflamed ’sebaceous cysts’, more properly called epidermoid cysts, occur either in association with acne or alone but are not a constant feature. Many acne medicines are quite explicit about the fact that you should not use them during pregnancy. Roaccutane and Accutaneare certainly are among these. There are other medicines, such as Tetracycline tablets and topical retinoids such as Tretinoin and Adapalene which can have detrimental effects on the bones and teeth of developing fetuses. While these medicines should clearly be avoided because of the detrimental effects they have on your baby, there are other medicines which should potentially be stopped simply because they are no longer appropriate when pregnant. Contrary to facial acne, back acne is not generally acquired via heredity. No definite cause for back acne has been proven to date, but, just to be on the safe side, try to avoid using irritating detergents and fabric softeners with your clothes, maintain a healthy diet and keep yourself clean and feeling fresh always. Remember: back acne does not choose its target. Young or old, male or female, Black, White or Asian, no one is spared from the havoc back acne is bound to spread. Itâ€™s best to be cautious than sorry. Some acne myths include “you’ll outgrow it, so leave it alone”, “being out in the sun helps acne”, “acne problems are directly or indirectly proportionate to sexual activity”, “acne visits dirty people”, “acne is contagious”, and too many more to list in this short article. The sad thing is that belief in the myths can be devastating, in that proper treatment is avoided, and lifestyle changes that don’t need to be made can take away pleasure unnecessarily.

Sarah Rhodes suffered from severe acne for many years before finally discovering a cure that works. Read about Sarah and the secret that permanently cured her acne at: acnehomesolution.com

An Effective Acne Skin Care Regime

Sun, 09 May 2010 22:04:18 +0000

Acne is one of the most common skin conditions today. It
affects or has affected nearly everyone at one time or another.
Acne skin care is the most important tool in reducing or
eliminating outbreaks. Many different things contribute to
healthy skin.

Acne occurs when oil and dead skin cells clog pores, or
follicles. Acne primarily affects teens, although adults are
affected also. Puberty causes an increase in oil production
which increases the risk of having an acne outbreak.

What are some of the ways we can instil acne skin care?

The easiest acne skin care regime is to wash your face twice
daily with warm water and mild soap. Using your bare hands to
wash your face is gentler and kinder to your skin. Acne skin
care dictates that you are very gentle with your skin-no
scrubbing vigorously, using harsh soap, or alcohol based skin
products. These only serve to irritate the skin and may make
acne much worse.

Acne skin care revolves around oil control where it can be
controlled. Wash your face frequently to remove oil and dirt
when you are sweating or working around an oily area. Exposure
to grease, pore-clogging cosmetics or hair products can worsen
acne. If you are prone to oily hair, wash your hair daily to
reduce the oil. Concentrate on using oil-free makeup and
moisturizers.

Acne skin care demands that you be gentle to your skin. Picking
or squeezing pimples can cause more inflammation and help to
push bacteria deeper into your skin. Friction, such as athletic
gear, bike helmets, backpacks, or tight collars, can make you
sweat which can cause clogged pores and therefore, acne.

The Don’t’s of acne skin care are:

Don’t touch your skin unless absolutely necessary!
Don’t rest your chin in hands!
Don’t pick at your face!
Don’t smoosh your face into your pillow and keep pillowcase
clean!
Don’t let hair products get on skin!
Don’t rest cellphone against your face!

The Do’s of acne skin care are:

Do treat your face gently and kindly.
Do wash your face with your bare hands.
Do wash face two times daily with warm water and mild soap.
Do use oil-free makeup.

If your acne is very severe or does not respond to the
pampering acne skin care regime, then you may need to contact
your physician for more aggressive treatment options.

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How To Get Rid Of Acne By Simple Dieting

Sun, 09 May 2010 18:09:12 +0000

If you struggle to get rid of stubborn acne pimples, blackheads, whiteheads and zits then you are no stranger to the emotional pain that accompany acne. Being a former sufferer of acne, I tried everything to achieve a clear skin and nothing ever seemed to work. You may now be in that same situation. But there is hope. I have found out that making a few changes to your diet can have a major impact on curing your acne.

If you understand that hormonal imbalance is one of the major cause of acne, then you will see why making a few changes to your diet can actually help to clear your skin and even reduce your acne scars. Some foods create hormonal imbalance (resulting cysts, whiteheads etc), whilst some foods actually balance hormones. So to clear up your acne you need to avoid foods that create hormonal imbalance and eat foods that balance hormones…

If you consume a lot of vegetable oil then this could be harming you without you even knowing. VEGETABLE OIL. Vegetable oil is known to cause hormonal imbalance which is a primary cause of acne. Vegetable oil is constitute in many junk foods and is also used as a cooking oil.

If you can reduce the amount of vegetable oil or better yet avoid it, then you are more likely to have a clearer skin in a shorter amount of time. What you should do is keep a dairy of all the foods you consume, find out which ones contains vegetable oils and avoid them.

Foods play an important role in the healing process of acne. Find out how to get rid of acne by following a special diet for only 7 days. By adding a natural acne treatment regime you will be able to cure your acne in 14 days.

Acne, Bumps, Blemishes, Pimples, Proactiv, Murad, Blackheads, Whiteheads, Retina A, How to stop acne, How to eliminate Acne, get rid of Oily Skin

Sun, 09 May 2010 15:55:50 +0000

You can eliminate your acne, and reduce the amount of pimples and outbreaks that you have, no matter how old you are. From the time that I was 13, until the time that I was 36, I suffered from severe acne. I had acne all over my face; and I also had blackheads all over my back. I went to the dermatologist; but he provided little help. All of the topical solutions, including Retina-A, only irritated my skin more. Everyone kept telling me that my acne would disappear once I got older. This was partially true; but although I had less bumps as I aged, the number of blemishes and spots on my face increased. Frustrated by years of acne, I decided to seek an all-natural solution to my bumps and blemishes. I had been a customer of Proactiv and Natureâ€™s Cure for years, and of course they both worked for 1 month or so and then did nothing for the next three months. It seemed as though my acne learned to adapt. But, donâ€™t be dismayed. Your story does not have to be the same as mine. Acne can be eliminated for good. Before I give some solutions, letâ€™s discuss what acne is and where it comes from. What Are Acne, Pimples, Blackheads, and Whiteheads? Where Does Acne Come From? Believe it or not, acne appears when your skin pores become blocked with sebum or excessive oil. This oil, which normally drains to the surface of the skin, becomes trapped. As a result, bacteria begin to grow, causing whiteheads, blackheads, cysts, or papules. When the trapped sebum and bacteria stay below your skin, you will get a whitehead. Whiteheads are those ugly, white bubbles that you are dying to bust. A blackhead, however, develops when the trapped sebum and bacteria partially open to your skinâ€™s surface. The spot turns black because your skin’s pigment, melanin, reacts with the oxygen in the air to create a black, crusty bump. But what you most likely deal with is â€œpimples.â€? Contrary to popular belief, facial blemishes are not caused by dirt. Pores do not get blocked from the top down due to “impurities”. Rather, the walls of a pore stick together deep within the skin, starting acne formation. The key to eliminating acne is cleaning your pores and using a solution that purifies and penetrates your skin. A pimple develops where there is a break in you skinâ€™s follicular wall. Yep, it is an ugly mess. But, you can get rid of them. How can I eliminate my acne, blemishes, pimples, and blackheads? You need to clean your pores. By exfoliating the outside layer of your skin with a gentle exfoliating cleanser, you can remove excess dirt, oils, skin and bacteria that could be clogged beneath the skinâ€™s surface. If this stuff is not removed, your pores will get clogged; and if your pores get clogged, acne appears. Avoid alcohol, acids, and chemical solutions. Your skin needs to train itself to balance â€œsebumâ€? and oil and naturally fight bacteria. Alcohols, salicylic acid, Retina-A, and benzoyl peroxide, actually dry your skin. They take moisture from your skin and disrupt your skinâ€™s ability to naturally balance sebum. And, although moisture is the last thing you think you need when you have an oily face, you need it. Moisture actually protects your face from oncoming free radicals flying in the air at your pores. Also, chemical solutions and acids impair your skin from naturally fighting bacteria. Your skin begins to rely on something unnatural to fight something that naturally occurs. But, nature overpowers nurture in this case. Just like bug-eating plants learned to become immune to synthetic bug-killing fertilizers, acne-causing bacteria become immune to chemically created solutions. Why? Because chemical solutions are created to treat the type of bacteria they sought to treat that was in existence when the solutions were made. Unfortunately, bacteria are living organisms and they learn to mutate quickly. When mutation occurs, salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide fail. What is the Best Way to Treat Acne? Go all-natural. Essential oils, natural herbs, and natural nutrients are the best way to kill acne. Fight nature by using nature. Essential oils are higher powered and more effective than any acid or peroxide created in a lab or â€œderivedâ€? from some natural source. They are extremely potent and not harmful to your skin. Furthermore, they actually help to balance sebum without making your skin oily. The best product on the market that has essential oils and kills acne is Beauty 4 Ashes Acne Eliminating Facial Kit. The makers claim that this stuff works overnight; and I have to say, it really does. It exfoliates and cleans your skin brilliantly. This product is also packed with lots of skin healing ingredients, including Aloe Vera. In the two months that used it, my acne and scars literally disappeared. Best yet, in one year, my acne and blemishes have not returned and my pores have shrunk. Beauty 4 Ashes has several skin care products created to treat acne, but I recommend ordering their kit first to get a bit of everything. You can find it online at www.discoverb4a.com. Also, consider taking flax oil on a regular basis. You need to keep your system clean. But, you donâ€™t need to spend tons of money on vitamins labeled natureâ€™s cure. All you need to do is to flush your system of unnatural chemicals and preservatives that might be triggering your breakouts. You can buy flax oil anywhere. Check out Vitamin Shoppe or WalMart.

David Bridges is an Educator, Business Owner, and Motivational Speaker with over 37 years of experience in researching and creating natural health care remedies and organic beauty treatments. David was born in Houston, Texas and currently resides in Miami, Florida. David has owned and managed over 12 holistic health food stores. He is a devout Christian and has spoke at over 100 events on natural hair care, natural skin care, and holistic self-improvement. David has received national recognition for his candor in writing accurate product reviews. David has just published a book entitled â€œHow Not To Get Duped, Buy It Natural.â€?