Sunday, September 28, 2008

Health habits cause acne

« ...That's right, clinical studies are now showing that chocolate, greasy food and sugar are not the cause of acne. However, in the same breath the same health professionals will state that a poor diet full of processed food makes acne worse. The health professionals suggest a diet high in Vitamin A, B2, B3, and C. That means eat more nuts, chicken and plenty of fruits and vegetables to improve your skin. And don't forget to drink at least 8-8 ounce glasses of water per day....
...Besides that, you might have to thank your mom, dad, aunts, uncles and grandparents for the current state of your face. Check with your siblings and parents to see whether they had acne too and how severe it was. If acne runs in your family, you are more likely to have it too, thanks to heredity....»
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«...Active ingredients in creams also may make a difference in the type that is chosen to combat acne. The most common active ingredient found in acne creams is benzoyl peroxide. The amount in the cream should be small for mild to moderate acne, because too much of this can dry out the skin and lead to other complications later on. Most creams in stores are about 2 or 2.5% benzoyl peroxide. For more severe acne, a higher concentration, such as a 10% solution may be recommended by a dermatologist. Alcohol is another common ingredient. Much like benzoyl peroxide, you will find this in your acne creams in very minute amounts because using it too much in the cream would dry out the skin. It is important to know that you should always try acne treatments on a small portion of skin because their is a chance that your skin may be allergic to the chemicals within the acne cream....»
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