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A healthy skin care routine is required
no matter what products you use. Shampoo the hair regularly. Wash the
affected area twice a day with mild soap. Use soap such as Dove, or one that contains benzoyl peroxide, such as Oxy-5. Wash as often necessary to keep the area clean. Do not scrub. Keep long hair off the face and shoulders and wash it daily. Avoid shaving as much as possible; while shaving take care to avoid nicking the pimples. Don't pop, pick, scratch, or squeeze your pimples. This may cause infection and scarring. Use a fresh shaving blade to minimize the chance of spreading the infection. Avoid use of make-up or cosmetics in areas prone to acne. If you have to wear make-up, use only the hypoallergenic or fragrance free kind. You may use an over-the-counter treatment that contain substances such as benzoyl peroxide (gel or cream) or salicylic acid. Start with the lowest strength and apply once a day about half an hour after washing. Never use more than 5 percent strength without consulting a physician. Food and Nutrition Recommendations for Acne: Some doctors believe that acne is not a food related problem. Some alternate practitioners use diet as a basis for their treatment of acne. They recommend that acne patients should eat foods high in beta-carotene, such as carrots, pumpkin, cantaloupe and other yellow-orange fruits and vegetables. They should also avoid fatty foods. Glycopure controls the oil secretion in your body to protect your skin from getting acne prone. Vitamin Therapy for Acne: Nutritionists generally suggest: Chromium supplements - Chromium helps boosts the body's ability to break down glucose. Vitamin A - reduces sebum and keratin production. (Caution: taking mega doses of Vitamin A can cause headaches, fatigue, muscle and joint pain and other side effects. Consult a qualified practitioner before taking mega supplements).Vitamin E - an antioxidant (200 to 400 IU a day).Vitamin B-6 50 mg per day. This vitamin aids in the metabolism of hormones and supports the function of Glycopure as well. Note: People should not try to medicate themselves or others with any of the methods referred to here without the guidance of a qualified practitioner who is thoroughly familiar with both the remedies and the individual's medical status. Glycopure is an antioxidant, natural product without any side effect that reduces acne. 1. Nourish your skin by eating a healthy and balanced diet. Most health care specialists agree that a healthy diet will benefit your skin. Cut down on caffeine, sugar and refined carbohydrates, all of which can activate the hormones that tell your sebaceous glands to produce more oil. Add more fruits, vegetables, seeds, nuts, juices and other healthy treats to your daily diet, and you'll see in improvement in your skin. 2. Drink lots of water to maintain the skin's elasticity. Plenty of water is essential to the health of your skin. One of the main activities of the body's self-healing system is to filter the blood, a job performed mostly by the kidneys, with help from the skin in the form of perspiration. This self-healing system removes the toxic wastes of metabolizing food and of other harmful substances that get into our bodies one way or another. This purification system operates efficiently only if the volume of water flowing through it is sufficient to carry away the wastes. 6 to 8 glasses (64 fluid ounces) of water a day is the recommendation. To reach your quota, carry bottled water with you in your car, your purse, your briefcase--wherever you go. Get the water habit, and your skin will thank you for it. 3. Exercise regularly for good circulation. |
