Archive for the 'Skin' Category
We have all heard that prevention is the best medicine and this idea holds true even for people who are plagued with acne. This simple approach is wonderful in concept, but the difficulty lies in finding out how to prevent acne. What steps do we take to keep from finding those annoying blemishes from appearing [...]
March 11th, 2010 | Posted in General, Hygiene, Skin | No Comments
When we think of acne scars, we tend to picture “ice pick” divots in the skin. These tell-tale pot marks relay a story of complexion woes from years ago that continue today. Not all acne scars leave divots in the flesh. Some of the marks actually have the reverse effect on the skin, as in [...]
February 11th, 2010 | Posted in General, Remedies, Skin | No Comments
What’s up with that zit on your chin? Can you believe the nerve of that blemish, just popping up out of nowhere with absolutely no warning whatsoever? That’s not too cool to say the least. Tomorrow a number of his buddies may join him, and then what? You’re sitting there like a chump with a [...]
February 9th, 2010 | Posted in General, Remedies, Skin | No Comments
The adolescent years are among the most difficult in a person’s life. These years are delicate because the teen is trying to gain independence and an identity while still being dependent on his family. Teens often feel a need for acceptance and looks really come into play during this turbulent time. Teenage acne can be [...]
January 19th, 2010 | Posted in General, Remedies, Skin | No Comments
What’s the worst thing you can wake up to in the morning? Could it be a headache, cramp in your leg, or possibly a bladder infection? No, a zit takes the award. Okay, maybe we should scratch the whole bladder infection thing. Anyway, a fat pimple on your chin can really start the day off [...]
June 13th, 2009 | Posted in General, Hygiene, Remedies, Skin | No Comments
You’ve just jumped out of a nice, hot shower. You feel clean, fresh and ready to face the day. That is until you face your face. You think that it’s an eye, and then you realize that a massive zit is the focus of your reflection. Nothing is more deflating than finding acne staring back [...]
April 25th, 2009 | Posted in General, Hygiene, Remedies, Skin | No Comments
As a long time sufferer of acne, I use an acne face wash everyday. If I miss a few days I usually end up with a pizza face all of a sudden, so I’ve managed to make acne face washes a crucial part of my morning and night time routine.
February 17th, 2009 | Posted in General, Hygiene, Remedies, Skin | No Comments
Many forms of cosmetic surgery are designed simply for the purposes of indulging your vanity. Breast augmentation surgery, face lifts, tummy tucks, and many other procedures are routinely used to make cosmetic changes that are not strictly necessary. Sometimes, however, cosmetic surgical procedures are so crucial that they are really necessary for your social well-being. [...]
February 14th, 2009 | Posted in General, Skin | No Comments
It’s smack-dab in the middle of your forehead. It’s massive; it’s white and puss filled with redness flaring all around it. It doesn’t bother you one bit, right? Your mother always told you not to pinch, pop, or squeeze it, because this could result in a scar. So, how long are you going to live [...]
February 10th, 2009 | Posted in General, Hygiene, Remedies, Skin | No Comments
Do you have acne? This affliction can be a rather traumatic one if left untreated. Our appearance, as we all know, can have such a pertinent effect on our confidence, or lack there of. How is your skin looking these days? It’s certainly no rarity to be tormented by acne, but you should never let [...]
February 7th, 2009 | Posted in Diet, General, Remedies, Skin | No Comments
Acne light therapy is a relatively new treatment for those suffering from breakouts. Lumens Inc. is a company housed in Santa Clara, California that markets a product known as ClearLight. This product has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration and it is deemed very safe to use for the general public.
February 3rd, 2009 | Posted in General, Hygiene, Remedies, Skin | No Comments
When we think of babies we usually picture a pink, glowing little face that radiates general cuteness. We rarely associate pimples to a baby’s countenance. However, many babies have infant acne that usually appears when the little one is between three and four weeks old and the unfortunate condition is also common in newborns.
January 31st, 2009 | Posted in General, Skin | No Comments
I can remember back when I was in the seventh grade and I got my first zit. At first I thought it was cool because I was clearly growing up. About five or six pimples later, I realized why everyone hated acne. What was the deal? Was I going to get these irksome little bumps [...]
January 24th, 2009 | Posted in General, Remedies, Skin | No Comments
Are you afflicted with acne or acne scars? This is such a grueling confidence-crusher. No one wants to deal with zits or blemishes on a daily basis. There are just so many other things in life to grapple with already. But, unfortunately the pangs of pimples are a common reality of life. The downside is [...]
January 21st, 2009 | Posted in General, Remedies, Skin | No Comments
Let’s face it, most of us get zits. It’s not some “exclusive to teens” skin problem that just up and leaves town when you finally reach the age of twenty. This irksome burden sticks around as long as you let it. That’s right; I said let it. Who says that pimples get to rule our [...]
January 17th, 2009 | Posted in General, Hygiene, Remedies, Skin | No Comments
The word pimple has been around as long as we can remember. Where did this horrible affliction ever originate? Eighty percent of us are affected by it, and everyone dreads it. Acne is plainly and simply a confidence breaker. These irksome, little red bumps can really disrupt our lives and force us into hiding on [...]
January 10th, 2009 | Posted in General, Hygiene, Skin | No Comments
One of the more bothersome afflictions we deal with as teens concerns our complexions. You know what I’m talking about. The classic, yet never appreciated burden known as acne. For some bizarre reason we’re the only species that’s affected by it. Why do our faces have to be so complicated anyway? Well, regardless of our [...]
January 6th, 2009 | Posted in Diet, General, Hygiene, Remedies, Skin | No Comments
That very first blemish is never a good sign. Once that sucker erupts on your face, you can expect more to come. Some may arise in the form of whiteheads, others in the shape of blackheads, and a few will just appear to be red bumps. You can deem them all as acne. Or as [...]
January 3rd, 2009 | Posted in Diet, General, Hygiene, Remedies, Skin | No Comments
Have you ever had a zit? Yes, I’m talking about that annoying blemish that ruins your day. Maybe it’s small and painful, or maybe it’s gargantuan and confidence-breaking. The fact is that most of us get them at some point or another, but it’s clear we all hate them with a passion. No one wants [...]
December 31st, 2008 | Posted in Diet, General, Remedies, Skin | No Comments
In searching for an acne cleanser, many people begin at their nearby Long’s, Walgreen’s, or Rite Aid. The aisles are full of various popular brands of cleansing bars, deep cleansing lotions, scrubs, toners, masks, black head removal strips, and more. Each person who buys one or more of these products buys them with hope, thinking [...]
December 27th, 2008 | Posted in General, Hygiene, Remedies, Skin | No Comments
How do you take care of your skin? Or more specifically, how do you groom the crucial areas like your face? As we all know, this is the first thing people see when they meet us, and the thing they remember afterwards. Do you go all out and spend the big bucks on a variety [...]
December 23rd, 2008 | Posted in General, Remedies, Skin | No Comments
You may have heard a neighbor or friend tout the miracle work involved with acne and Retin A. You may have come here to research the possibilities, since you are at your wit’s end, and decided to deal with acne and Retin A as the latest reality. Or you may have heard about or read [...]
December 20th, 2008 | Posted in General, Hygiene, Remedies, Skin | No Comments
It would be safe to say that all of us, at one point or the other in our lives, have experienced the pain and embarrassment of acne. While it is a very common occurrence, especially in the teenage years, acne causes a great deal of fear, embarrassment and even depression among people. Most people are [...]
December 16th, 2008 | Posted in Diet, General, Hygiene, Skin | No Comments
If you’re like me, you not only get acne on your face now and then, but all over your body as well. Although I normally only get acne on my face and back, I’ve had at least some amount of acne on just about every area of my skin at one point or other in [...]
December 13th, 2008 | Posted in General, Hygiene, Remedies, Skin | No Comments
If you suffer from acne you know how embarrassing it can be. People with acne often are very self-conscious about their appearance. They are constantly looking for the best acne treatment available.
December 4th, 2008 | Posted in Diet, General, Hygiene, Remedies, Skin | No Comments