Acne Facts And Treatments
One of the worst times in a young teenage life is undoubtedly when she or he starts with an acne flair up. This can make a shy and awkward child even more shy and awkward and in our society where every young girl thinks she should look like Brittney or Lindsay, and every young boy a young Tom or Brad acne can really wreak havoc with a young developing self esteem.Doctors and researchers are no longer calling a diet of chocolate and greasy food the culprit. It has been shown through research that the types of food eaten seem to have little effect on acne. Another myth that has been busted over the years is that blackheads and acne are caused by dirt. Not so.One of the major causes of acne is now thought to be rising hormone levels.
Hormones found in both sexes increase during puberty and are thought to enlarge sebaceous glands and increase oil (sebum) development. Acne forms when the pores get blocked and sebum cannot drain to the surface of the skin. When the sebum gets blocked, bacteria growth starts. Acne bacteria is called propionibacterium acnes. Some researchers think that acne may be hereditary and can be inherited from parents.There are some external causes for acne.
Heavy or greasy make ups can cause acne flair ups as can high humidity. Some prescription medications may have a side effect that causes acne.Acne can be characterized in two ways, light to moderate or severe. Light to moderate acne is characterized by blackheads, whiteheads and papules. A severe case of acne would include cysts and nodules.Most cases of light to moderate acne can be treated by over the counter medications. There are many to choose from.
Some acne suffers find that benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid works well, and benzoyl peroxide is known to readily kill the acne bacteria. Benzoyl peroxide can be found in cleansers and in spot treatments. Benzoyl peroxide is very drying and can make your face look even more irritated, especially when you first start washing with it. Many acne suffers use a moisturizer on their face after washing. There are many moisturizers available that are specifically designed to help with acne such as Cetaphil, Eucerin, and Neutrogena.It is suggested that you wash at least twice a day.
Never squeeze or pick the blemishes on your face and don't wash with a washcloth, use your hands. A washcloth can irritate acne and actually make it worse.Severe acne, or acne that has not responded well to over the counter products, is most successfully treated with the knowledge and expertise of a dermatologist. A dermatologist will consider many things before suggesting treatment such as severity of acne, patient age, lifestyle, and co-existing conditions. The dermatologist then may suggest a combination of two or three different therapies for best treatment.The earlier that acne is treated, the better it will be. With all the treatments available, there is one that will be right for you..
This article provided courtesy of http://www.acne-treatment-guide.netTruffles Melt Away Dry Skin
Portland, OR (ContentDesk) November 19, 2005 -- Just in time for the holidays Treat is excited to introduce the two latest additions to their soothing Confection Collection. Hot Chocolate Bath Melts and Shea Body Butter Melts, 100 percent natural bath and body treats created to heal and nourish dry skin. Hot Chocolate Bath Melts and Shea Body Butter Melts fit perfectly with Treats philosophy to offer fresh, natural and soothing products to treat dry skin, says Marnie Massie, creator of Treat. We chose shea butter and cocoa butter because they are some of the most healing natural ingredients as well as the most decadent. In true Treat style the packaging compliments the mood of the company: playful, fun and hip. The truffles are wrapped in colorful foil, packaged in brown and pink chocolate boxes and wrapped with a bow.Treats Truffles are available at upscale boutiques and spas in the United States and Canada. Treat is also available online at
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Sweetest Day Tips for Men
(ContentDesk) October 9, 2005 -- Sweetest Day is October 15thand it is striking fear and terror in the hearts of men nationwide!Right now as you read this, thousands of your male listeners are driving in circles in the parking lot around local malls;
they dont know what to get their wives and girlfriends for sweetest day.
Some dont even remember the date& but they do remember how they got into trouble last year for doing nothing.Fortunately, Barbara Bartlein, the author of Why Did I Marry You Anyway? can give your listeners 5 tips to make sure the day goes smoothly.Please see below for more details--and if this sounds like a story that would interest your listeners, contact Barbara at:
888-747-9953.
If anyone can save your male (and female) listeners from yet another boring Sweetest Day, its Barbara and here are some of the things you can talk about in an interview:The top 5 questions your male listeners have:1. Do I really need to do something...
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New Vending Machines ? Where And How To Buy Them
When you purchase new vending machines, you are getting the latest models with all the bells and whistles that make them attractive to customers. However, you do have to look for the cheapest prices so that you can save as much money as possible in the investment of getting started in the vending machine business. This is one of the businesses that is easy to get started with and you can determine the type and number of vending machines you do want to start with. For example, you can start with a gumball vending machine or one that sells sandwiches or other food. A simple online search will give you the names of the distributors that sell new vending machines.
You won't realize how easy it is to start a new vending machine business until you start doing the research. You don't need any business experience and you can determine the size of your business. The locations you choose will determine the types of new vending machines that you want to buy. For example,...
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What Makes The Best Wedding Anniversary Gift?
Choosing a wedding anniversary gift that wows your husband or wife can rate high on your anxiety list; your anniversary is an occasion where the thought counts even more than the gift. The idea that your loving spouse should "know what I want" can lead to disappointed expectations, as men and women tend to have radically different ideas about what "romantic" means. Mind reading is an art, not a science; so make it easy for your husband or wife to choose a wedding anniversary gift. Drop easy-to-figure-out hints or talk about how you would love to celebrate your anniversary.You don't always have the money or the time to plan an extravagant wedding anniversary celebration, and truly, the amount of money spent isn't going to be what makes your husband or wife feel cherished. Life is busier than ever for most couples and it's easy to fall into a routine that deadens your marriage.
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Chocolate Is Good For You
Great news on the chocolate front!
Chocolate is good for you.
Under certain circumstances.Katherine Tallmadge, spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association, says, in the February 9, 2005, WASHINGTON POST, that "cacao, or cocoa beans, contain ?flavanols,' naturally occurring plant compounds also found in tea, red wine, and apples.
Their properties have been studied as heart disease inhibitors."
Carl L. Keen, chair of the department of nutrition at University of California, Davis, states in the same article that "the flavanols in cocoa help maintain a healthy vascular system.
They reduce blood clotting -- an aspirin like effect -- reduce oxidative damage and improve blood flow."Unfortunately the flavanols in chocolate are bitter and are mostly removed from processed chocolate.
The level decreases with each step, from the bean to the cocoa powder, and ultimately to a finished product.
But big manufacturers like Nestle and...
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