Looking For The Acne Cure?
May 24, 2008 by Real Salon Products
Filed under Acne Treatments
When it comes to zits and finding the acne cure it can be quite a difficult task. Everyone claims their product to be the one, but are they? The acne cure is the product that works for you, and what works for you might not work for someone else.
So how do you determine the acne cure that’s right for you? Well, I wish I could tell you it’s very simple: just buy product A or product B. But the truth is you are going to have to experiment and try different products until you find the one that works for you.
I could fill you full of bull and tell you Neutrogena is the one or Proactiv is the one. For some that would be true, for others however it would not.
When trying a new product, try to buy the smallest quantity available. Many acne products offer a trial size, which is perfect! If no trial size is available, then you’ll have to buy the next smallest size you can find.
Remember price has no bearing on what works. For some the cheapest acne products do the job; for others it’s the most expensive. Trial and error is the absolute only way you’ll find out.
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There are some general things you can do that help almost all sufferers to some degree.
Increase the amount of water you drink daily.
It should be at least ten 8-ounce glasses. Water helps flush your system and that includes your skin, which then can better move impurities and toxins out of the body.
Increase the amount of fresh fruit and vegetables you eat.
Exercise.
Exercise helps boost the immune system, which can then better fight your acne outbreaks.
Take a zinc supplement.
Zinc has shown great results for many acne sufferers.
Reduce stress.
Stress can trigger an outbreak, so try to keep your stress under control. I know this can be much easier said than done, but there are many relaxation techniques available. Give one a try.
Contrary to the old wives tails floating around, acne is not caused by sugar or greasy foods. Although they don’t directly cause acne, they are overall not healthy for the body and can reduce the body’s ability to build a strong immune system, so you should consume them in moderation.
But cutting them out of your diet won’t make your acne magically disappear(but maybe some extra weight you were trying to get off will magically disappear!).
Many acne outbreaks are a result of hormonal imbalances. That’s why acne is so prone in teens. There are hormonal treatments available that you can talk to your (or your teenagers) doctor about.
There are also many other treatments available from your doctor or dermatologist. This is certainly a route worth exploring if you suffer from severe acne.
But for the small occasional outbreak you can find the acne cure that works for you over the counter. So why not start now?
How To Treat Rosacea
May 13, 2008 by Real Salon Products
Filed under Rosacea
Over 13 million North Americans suffer from rosacea.It is most commonly seen in those people who have fair skin and is sometimes referred to as the “Curse of the Celts” or a “Peaches and Cream” complexion.
It usually occurs between 20-40 years of age.
Rosacea is a long lasting, non-scarring skin condition of the face that is often misdiagnosed as adult acne. It varies in severity and does not always worsen with time. Typically, you will experience inappropriate flushing that is not usually associated with sweating and/or persistent facial redness. It is common to have broken blood vessels (telangiectasias) on your cheeks. You may also experience bouts of inflammation that cause red papules (small bumps) or pustules. However, blackheads and whiteheads are not part of rosacea.
About 50% of those with rosacea suffer eye involvement, including such conditions as conjunctivitis, blepharitis, dry gritty eyes, and recurrent sties. Nose enlargement, rhinophyma, is uncommon in women and is mostly seen in men.
Do I Have Rosacea?
If you say yes of one or more of the following symptoms, you may have rosacea.
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My face has a burning and/or stinging sensation.
When I blush, it develops into persistent redness.
I have what looks like “pimples” on my face.
I have “blood vessel lines” showing on my face.
My eyes feel gritty and very uncomfortable.
My skin feels likes it has thickened, especially on my nose (rhinophyma).
The major goals of rosacea treatment are to:
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Understand the condition
Identify and avoid the factors that cause the flushing for you and that flare your rosacea Control the active symptoms and signs of rosacea
Achieve optimum maintenance of this condition and its complications
Understand that this is a chronic condition
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Self Help
1) Avoid factors that increase your core body temperature:
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Exposure to weather – sun, cold, wind, hot food, hot drinks, and alcohol
Exercise (you should exercise in cool surroundings and avoid dehydration)
Medications (you should avoid vasodilating drugs, that is, drugs that expand your blood vessels, and topical steroids)
Cosmetics (you should avoid greasy, drying, or perfumed products)
2) Daily skin care:
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Avoid hot water, loofahs, and rough towels
Avoid toners, exfoliating agents, and astringents
Dandruff – Rosacea frequently coexists with sebhorreic dermatitis or dandruff
3) Cosmetics:
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Anti-redness cream or cosmetic cover-up can be helpful to some patients with rosacea
4) Patient support groups:
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Investigate patient support groups, they can offer guidance in your rosacea fight
