There are topical creams, herbal remedies or simple diet changes that can treat pimples. Sometimes, salicylic acid may be used, or other lotions that promises to clear the acne. But what works for one person may not work for another. The main thing is that you do not squeeze the pimple because it will push bacteria deeper and it will make matters worse.

Posted: March 25th, 2008 under Herbal Treatments.
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Cystic Acne is a pimple that is formed deep in the skin, which usually starts at the root of the hair. It is tender and painful. Blackheads on the other hand, are little black spots on the skin. It is not trapped dirt, but keratin, which makes up the skin and hair cells. Whiteheads are inflammations caused by bacteria.

Posted: March 20th, 2008 under Ailments.
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The main cause of acne is bacteria that are trapped inside the skin’s pores, therefore infecting it and breeding to infect the other area surrounding the skin. The result is inflammation shown by a reddened skin bump called pimple. Sometimes hormones play a part in this process, so girls would tend to break out during their monthly cycle.

Posted: March 15th, 2008 under Ailments.
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People are some of the most stubborn living beings on earth for statistics show that almost 30% of all adults still go outdoors without using ample sunscreen in spite of well publicized warnings of the damage skin and the resulting skin cancer can cause due to over exposure to the sun. About 1.5 million new cases are diagnosed each year and a few thousand will result in death from skin cancer alone. Even repetitive warnings are not heeded by adults and also children who need more protection for their skin. Research is showing that severe sunburn in childhood can increase the likelihood of contracting skin melanomas and the other forms of skin cancer in adult life. So heed those ads and warnings, they are in fact for your safety and health.

Posted: March 11th, 2008 under Facts, Functions, Prevention, Seasonal Care.
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Nope, experts say that the protective effects of sunscreen are having a false sense of security for people who do use them making them think they can stay longer under the sun with it. People have long been advised to avoid direct exposure to the sun’s harmful rays between 10am and 4pm when the sun is high in the sky and obstacles provide little protection if none at all. Do not wear dark colored clothes for they absorb more of the suns rays like getting slowly roasted in your own clothes. Use light colored and if possible sun protective gear (clothes, wide brimmed caps and hats) whenever possible. Use sunscreen for everyday activities such as your daily jog around the block when the sun is out and bright. Research also shows that sunscreen is best applied in a thick consistent manner (like buttering toast) and should not be rubbed into the skin as previously used. This lessens their effectivity to protect you from the sun’s harmful rays increasing the risk of contracting skin cancer.

Posted: March 6th, 2008 under Facts, Functions, Prevention.
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If you got unstable oil production or dehydration, roughness and wrinkles, grab some avocados and start snaking on some because avocado is effective in keeping the skin from experiencing aging and making the skin elastic and sheen.

Eyeing on those wrinkles, sign of aging and feeling dull skin? Stack up on mushroom because mushroom has this retinol for anti wrinkle treatment and albutin for skin whitening making the skin more elastic.

Dry skin? Dig up in your kitchen for some brown sugar. Brown sugar contains vitamins and minerals that can exfoliate the dead skin cells, making the skin radiant and firm.

Posted: March 4th, 2008 under Information.
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Using tanning lotions and sunscreen together, you get the desired skin tone while protecting your skin from overcooking under the sun. Using Tanning booths especially if the area where you live in has long winter weather and having light skin tone makes you look live you’ve seen a ghost. Opt for the natural process while you use ample protection but if you feel the urge to use these tanning booths, use the same protection as you would if you were under the sun on the beach. So remember that healthy skin tone does not signify healthy skin at all and that you should use sunscreen with your tanning lotion to get the best protection from the suns harmful UV rays.

Posted: March 1st, 2008 under Facts, Functions, Prevention.
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