Myths About Acne Acne-Inc

7 Acne Myths Exposed.

People are always willing to give you advice regarding your acne. The
problem is that most of the advice they give are myths that they've picked
up over the years.

However, skin experts are actually dismissing those as nothing but myths.
The best way to cope with your acne problem is to educate yourself and it is
with this purpose that we decided to list here the common acne myths that
people often encounter.

1.You can outgrow your acne. This might be true in some cases but at least
25% of teenagers who have acne carry it into their adult lives. And more and
more woman in their 20's to late 40's are reporting having acne for the
first time. It is much more sensible to treat your acne immediately to avoid
emotional stress and permanent scarring.

2.Bad eating habits causes pimples. The common myth is that chocolate,
caffeine or oily foods will lead to or worsen an acne condition. In a large
clinical research study no links were established between acne and food.
However, some people feel that certain food can cause an acne outbreak. If
this is your case try avoiding these foods for 2 to 4 weeks and monitor your
acne. If your acne improves, do a test and try eating these foods to see if
it will indeed cause an outbreak.

3.The sun will clear up acne. While tanning will dry up existing acne and
help cover blemishes. It does not prevent acne from resurfacing. The dry
skin will make the oil glands produce more oils and block your pores
creating pimples and blackheads. Not to mention the risk of skin cancer and
premature wrinkles.

4.Sex causes acne. No, the hormonal changes your body goes thru during
puberty that lead to the maturation of your sexual features may cause acne.
Sexual activity does not cause acne.

5.Drinking water will flush out acne. While drinking 6 to 8 glasses of water
a day is recommended for a healthy body. Water alone will not cure acne. It
will however, keep your skin healthy which will help in the fight against
acne.

6.Stressed out = breakouts. Very high levels of stress may produces hormones
that can cause acne. But normal levels of stress we encounter everyday will
not produce an outbreak.

7.Poor hygiene causes acne. People believe that acne is caused by
uncleanliness and they tend to over-wash or scrub their face. Over-washing
and scrubbing too aggressively can damage the skin by stripping it of
natural lipides. The oil gland will then produce more oils causing acne
outbreaks. Using alcohol to wash your face will produce the same results.
Washing 2 times daily with a salicylic acid(2%) based face wash will help
treat your acne.

So the next time someone tells you one of those things, gracefully thank
them for the advice and correct them and share what you know. Remember,
knowledge is power.

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Your Diet Causes Acne - Myth Or Reality?

One of the most debatable topics when it comes to treating acne is that a
patient's diet is the biggest factor affecting it. It is usually regarded
that fried fatty foods, junk food, chocolate and chili are the main types of
food that can cause a big stir and are said to increase acne activity in
acne affected areas, while a more vegetarian based diet is said to decrease
the acne activity.

If you were debating on the opposing side, your first argument would be
there is no scientific proof or evidence that the diet an individual follows
has any affect on the activity of acne.

Up until today there is no real evidence to support the idea that, a
person's diet has any direct affect on acne.

Acne commonly occurs as a reaction in the skin to the hormone testosterone.
In most people the testosterone is there in normal levels, but the skin
responds in an irregular way to it.
What causes this irregular reaction of the skin to testosterone in the blood
is not really known, but it happens during a limited period of time and will
ultimately correct itself. This process however, may take several months to
several years and there is no certain way of predicting how long it will
take for the skin to revert back to its normal state.

>From what you can see above, there is no link between acne and
an acne patient's diet. This can further be backed by the fact that in
recent studies conducted on different groups of people showed no difference
in any data collected and compared between the groups. However a very
interesting article recently published about acne studies done on a group of
natives in a remote island somewhere in the pacific shows that the locals,
who lived on pure organic and natural foods, never got acne.

In the end whether you believe your diet is affecting the acne on your face,
even though it still remains a myth or simply undiscovered truth, we can
conclude from a professional doctor's opinion and advice you to stay away
from foods you feel are making your acne get worse.

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Acne Treatment

When it comes to treating acne, one of the most popular methods of
over-the-counter approaches is the use of various creams and facial washes.
There are numerous acne-fighting options to choose from in this form, but
none have been as effective as the Clearpores Acne Treatment, which combines
all-natural herbal treatments with other reliable and safe product
ingredients.

There are three steps associated with the Clearpores Acne Treatment, which
uses a variety of unique products to tackle your blemish problem. Soon, you
will enjoy the benefits of having healthier, clear, shine-free skin.

Step 1: Attack the Bacteria

The first line of defense against acne comes in the form of the Clearpores
Deep Wash, which removes the dirt and oil that clogs up your pores. Clogged
pores equal unhealthy skin and with this first step, you will begin to lay
down the first foundation of treatment, which helps to repel future acne
breakouts. Some of the results of Step 1 include less shine on the skin, as
well as a decreased amount of whiteheads and blackheads.

Step 2: Attack the Root of the Problem

The second wave of attack on acne comes in the form of an herbal supplement,
which aims to battles the source of the acne. The inflammation, scarring,
redness and swelling associated with acne breakouts will eventually subside,
leaving clearer, healthier skin. The Clearpores Herbal Formula makes sure
that the elements that irritate your skin decrease over time.

Step 3: Protect Yourself

With the Clearpores Fortifying Cream, you will be able to shield your face
and body for future acne flare-ups. This is the last step in maintaining an
acne-free appearance. It not only limits the potential for acne to reappear,
but also removes excess toxins from the skin. You will also enjoy the
soothing moisturizing properties of this final Clearpores Acne Treatment
defense against acne. There are different Clearpore cream options, which
provide protection for both the face and body.

With results that show in a matter of days, you'll be happy that you turned
to the easy method of using the Clearpores Acne Treatment system to
eradicate the acne that appears all over your body.

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Fraxel Laser Treatments for Acne Scarring

Fraxel Laser Treatments for Acne Scarring There's a new kid in town in the
world of laser skin therapy, and it's quite effective at eliminating acne
scarring and seriously diminishing very deep acne scarring.

It's called the Fraxel Laser, and it's FDA approved and has been put to
practice in some of the more advanced dermatologist and aesthetician offices
around the US.

As a matter of fact, there are still not a whole lot of places that offer
this new laser therapy, confirmed by the fact I could only find one
practitioner in my area, which is a fairly large metropolitan area with
plenty of surrounding suburbs.

So, let's talk about what the Fraxel laser is capable of doing, and what
distinguishes the fraxel laser from other traditional lasers used for skin
improvement.

First off, and perhaps most importantly is that, unlike traditional laser
treatments, the Fraxel Laser does not leave the skin red and raw for weeks
and possibly months, as the recovery time is reduced significantly.

The reason for the reduced recovery time is that the Fraxel laser is simply
less invasive, and actually discriminately treats the skin rather than
treating several layers and a wide surface area all at once. It allows the
user to treat the more damaged tissue and leave the healthy tissue alone,
making it easier for the skin to heal.

The way a Fraxel Laser works has been compared to a picture of your face.
If you put that picture under a proverbial "microscope", you would see
thousands, or millions, or tiny pixels that make up the face. The Fraxel
Laser actually treats your skin "pixel by pixel" by targeting and zapping
damaged areas.

Because it is more gentle than a normal laser treatment, Fraxel is also
gentle enough to be used on sensitive areas with thinner skin, such as the
neck, and can improve the tightness of the skin there as well.

The results are a smoother skin surface, which is why it can really help
with severe to moderate acne scarring.
Some of the pictures of before and after patients who were treated for acne
scarring with the Fraxel Laser were pretty impressive.

The skin benefits that this laser can provide for the appearance of your
skin are the following :

1.) Dramatic improvement in smoothness and texture

2.) Reduction in pore size and noticeability

3.) Smoothing of scars and wrinkles, including acne scars and pitting

4.) Reduction in brown spots (age spots) and skin discoloration, resulting
in a more even skin tone and improved clarity

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