When it comes to an effective acne treatment, knowledge is power. Acne treatment can be achieved naturally without using harsh acid chemicals. Your main goal of acne treatment is to heal the skin and keep it healthy to prevent pimples or adult acne, etc. For the vast majority of people with acne, effective treatment can minimize expense and embarrassment while beautifying the skin. Alternative therapies continue to gain new respect in acne treatment. One such alternative therapy is Acne-Ltd.
Acne-Ltd III will improve the appearance of acne without the negative side effects of Accutane, antibiotics, or retinoid acne medications which have been a mainstay in the treatment of acne for many years. The wide range of treatments available for acne illustrates this. Initial studies performed on test subjects with acne demonstrate and 98 percent of previous Acne-Ltd III users confirm that Acne-Ltd III will improve the beauty of facial redness (erythema) and acne pimples and pustules.
Tuesday, November 29, 2005
Monday, November 21, 2005
Acne by Any Other Name is Still Acne
Whether you call it acne, adult acne, acne rosacea or acne vulgaris one thing remains constant, the desire to get rid of acne through treatment, control and management of your acne condition. The successful treatment and management of acne, acne rosacea, acne vulgaris and adult acne can be accomplished through an understanding of the various medications and treatments used in the control of adult acne, rosacea, acne rosacea and skin conditions that co-exist with acne, such as lupus, eczema, psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis. The information on acne, acne treatment, and acne-related lifestyles available on the Acne-Ltd web site can help in the treatment of acne and acne rosacea.
Saturday, November 19, 2005
An Effective Treatment for Acne
I've been using Acne ltd for six months. The treatment is working very well! It has effectively minimized my pimples and reduced the appearance of facial redness that so often was a part of my acne. THe information and tips provided along with my order were extremely helpful.
B.T.
B.T.
Wednesday, November 16, 2005
Acne Inducing Cosmetics and Haircare Products
Certain cosmetics and hairstyling products do have the ability to induce acne – this is called acnegenicity. These can cause both blackheads and whiteheads (comedones), as well as pustules and papules.
Pustules appear a day or two after the offending cosmetic has been used – comedones appear later.
Those with acne often have to change the cosmetics they are using, especially if there is a sudden visible deterioration in the skin. It is also possible that something that you have used for months without any problems, can suddenly start to irritate your skin.
If you have ever had acne, all cosmetics you use, including foundation, blush, moisturizers and eye shadow should be oil free.
Check with your dermatologist before starting to use any new cosmetic. They may be able to tell you in advance about the acnegenicity of the particular brand of cosmetic, especially if the cosmetic itself does not indicate whether it is noncomedogenic (doesn't cause acne)
All cosmetics should be used very sparingly by anyone who has or has had acne.
When removing cosmetics, gentle cleansers, or plain soap and water, should be used – no harsh scrubbing.
Even if a particular cosmetic has been recommended for use, stop using it if your acne suddenly becomes worse. Everybody's skin is different, and what works for one person may not work for another.
Some cosmetics can make your skin excessively dry, flaky or itchy – avoid those. All skin irritants can make your acne worse.
Pustules appear a day or two after the offending cosmetic has been used – comedones appear later.
Those with acne often have to change the cosmetics they are using, especially if there is a sudden visible deterioration in the skin. It is also possible that something that you have used for months without any problems, can suddenly start to irritate your skin.
If you have ever had acne, all cosmetics you use, including foundation, blush, moisturizers and eye shadow should be oil free.
Check with your dermatologist before starting to use any new cosmetic. They may be able to tell you in advance about the acnegenicity of the particular brand of cosmetic, especially if the cosmetic itself does not indicate whether it is noncomedogenic (doesn't cause acne)
All cosmetics should be used very sparingly by anyone who has or has had acne.
When removing cosmetics, gentle cleansers, or plain soap and water, should be used – no harsh scrubbing.
Even if a particular cosmetic has been recommended for use, stop using it if your acne suddenly becomes worse. Everybody's skin is different, and what works for one person may not work for another.
Some cosmetics can make your skin excessively dry, flaky or itchy – avoid those. All skin irritants can make your acne worse.
Sunday, November 13, 2005
Acne-Ltd is Fantastic!
I have been using Acne-LtdIII since april'05 and its fantastic. I have had
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome for many years and have always had problems with my skin breaking out and being very slow to heal. I have tried
'everything' without any success...but this product 'really works' and I only have to use it once a day now. Its easy to order online and comes so
fast even though I live in Australia. Try it you wont be disappointed.
~Donna
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome for many years and have always had problems with my skin breaking out and being very slow to heal. I have tried
'everything' without any success...but this product 'really works' and I only have to use it once a day now. Its easy to order online and comes so
fast even though I live in Australia. Try it you wont be disappointed.
~Donna
Thursday, November 10, 2005
Vitamin Supplements For Acne Control
Some vitamins and minerals work better than others to control or improve acne. A few to consider adding to your daily acne treatemnt regimine include:
Vitamin A (aka Retinoids) : Helps to prevent dry, flaky skin; reduces lines and wrinkles; anti-aging properties, helps reduce stretchmarks; helps to treat acne. It can be used topically, as a supplement, or gotten from your diet. It can be found in your diet in such things as eggs, organ meats, whole milk dairy, carrots and broccoli. Unless you suffer from a deficiency, topical use is best when treating the skin, as megadoses are not wise.
B-complex : The B vitamins as a whole help prevent dermatitis and hair loss, treat stress and depression, as well as helping with acne, eczema, and psoriasis. They are absolutely necessary for proper skin (and hair) nutrition, as they form the basis of skin, hair, and nail cells. They can be used topically, taken as supplements, or found in your diet. In the diet, they can be found in such things as bananas, eggs, oatmeal, and rice. Unless you suffer from a deficiency, supplements shouldn’t be necessary, but are not likely to be harmful.
B-1 (aka Thiamine) : Helps to rid the body of toxins. It also has antioxidant properties. Recommended dose if taken internally is around 100 mg 3 times daily.
B-2 (aka Riboflavin) : Essential for healthy hair, skin and nails; helps treat acne. Recommended dose if taken internally is around 100 mg 3 times daily.
B-3 (aka Niacin) : Helps with moisture retention in the skin and exfoliation, as well as helping to treat acne. Recommended dose if taken internally is around 200 mg 3 times daily.
B-5 (aka Pantothenic acid) : Helps with moisture retention in the skin and exfoliation; good for sensitive skin. Recommended dose if taken internally is around 100 mg 3 times daily.
B-6 (aka Pyridoxine) : Important for proper function of the immune system and antibody production. Recommended dose if taken internally is around 100 mg 3 times daily.
B-12 (aka Cyancobalamine) : Necessary for rapidly dividing cells (like the skin). This is a must for vegetarians, but not usually necessary for non-vegetarians, as it is mostly found in meat.
Vitamin C (aka L-ascorbic acid) : Needed for the production of collagen; protects from, and helps repair, sun damage; may reduce under-eye circles; aids in healing; inhibits the buildup of melanin (which can cause discolored ‘spots’); helps with eczema and psoriasis. Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant which works well both topically and internally, as well as being found in the diet. In the diet, it can be found in such things as citrus fruits, bell peppers, broccoli, cauliflower, and leafy greens. If taken as a supplement, the recommended dose varies everywhere from 500 mg daily, to 1600 mg 3 times daily; the ‘average’ seems to be 1000-1500 daily.
Vitamin D : This is a powerful antioxidant and anticarcinogen. However, because the main source of this vitamin naturally is exposure to sunlight, the anticarcinogen properties can get lost amid the other carcinogenic properties of being in the sunlight for long periods of time. You can supplement this topically, but avoid megadoses.
Vitamin E (aka Alpha tocopherol) : Helps to rehydrate the skin; prevents inflammation; protects from sun damage; reduces dry, rough skin; and perhaps most notably, significantly increases the healing rate. Like Vitamin C, this is a powerful antioxidant. It seems to work equally well for general skin care when used topically or taken as a supplement; and, to some extent, can also be found in the diet, in such things as vegetable oils, nuts, seeds, olives, spinach, and asparagus. Avoid megadoses though; while unlikely to do direct damage, it is possible to develop an allergy.
Vitamin K : Helps repair under-eye circles and heal bruises. Best used topically when and where needed.
Alpha-lipoic acid : A powerful antioxidant, that unlike most can penetrate both water and oil, making it more effective for treating skin. It can also greatly increase the efficacy of other supplements, particularly other antioxidants. It can be used topically or taken as a supplement.
Hyaluronic acid : Strong anti-aging and moisturizing properties; keeps the skin looking smoother and younger. It helps to ‘lubricate’ the joints for freer movement in addition to its skin-helping properties.
Essential Fatty Acids (esp. Omega-3 and Omega-5) : Helps reduce the production of irritating skin-oil; also helps treat acne, eczema and psoriasis. These can be taken as supplements or found in the diet. In the diet, they can be found in such things as vegetable oils, fish (such as salmon and tuna), and nuts. Fish oil capsules and Evening Primrose capsules are also good sources.
Chromium : Helps to fight acne and reduce infections. Recommended dose when taken internally is around 150 mcg daily.
Zinc : Helps to promote healing; reduces scarring and acne, as well as treating eczema and psoriasis. Also an antioxidant. Recommended dose when taken as a supplement is around 25-30 mg daily.
Vitamin A (aka Retinoids) : Helps to prevent dry, flaky skin; reduces lines and wrinkles; anti-aging properties, helps reduce stretchmarks; helps to treat acne. It can be used topically, as a supplement, or gotten from your diet. It can be found in your diet in such things as eggs, organ meats, whole milk dairy, carrots and broccoli. Unless you suffer from a deficiency, topical use is best when treating the skin, as megadoses are not wise.
B-complex : The B vitamins as a whole help prevent dermatitis and hair loss, treat stress and depression, as well as helping with acne, eczema, and psoriasis. They are absolutely necessary for proper skin (and hair) nutrition, as they form the basis of skin, hair, and nail cells. They can be used topically, taken as supplements, or found in your diet. In the diet, they can be found in such things as bananas, eggs, oatmeal, and rice. Unless you suffer from a deficiency, supplements shouldn’t be necessary, but are not likely to be harmful.
B-1 (aka Thiamine) : Helps to rid the body of toxins. It also has antioxidant properties. Recommended dose if taken internally is around 100 mg 3 times daily.
B-2 (aka Riboflavin) : Essential for healthy hair, skin and nails; helps treat acne. Recommended dose if taken internally is around 100 mg 3 times daily.
B-3 (aka Niacin) : Helps with moisture retention in the skin and exfoliation, as well as helping to treat acne. Recommended dose if taken internally is around 200 mg 3 times daily.
B-5 (aka Pantothenic acid) : Helps with moisture retention in the skin and exfoliation; good for sensitive skin. Recommended dose if taken internally is around 100 mg 3 times daily.
B-6 (aka Pyridoxine) : Important for proper function of the immune system and antibody production. Recommended dose if taken internally is around 100 mg 3 times daily.
B-12 (aka Cyancobalamine) : Necessary for rapidly dividing cells (like the skin). This is a must for vegetarians, but not usually necessary for non-vegetarians, as it is mostly found in meat.
Vitamin C (aka L-ascorbic acid) : Needed for the production of collagen; protects from, and helps repair, sun damage; may reduce under-eye circles; aids in healing; inhibits the buildup of melanin (which can cause discolored ‘spots’); helps with eczema and psoriasis. Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant which works well both topically and internally, as well as being found in the diet. In the diet, it can be found in such things as citrus fruits, bell peppers, broccoli, cauliflower, and leafy greens. If taken as a supplement, the recommended dose varies everywhere from 500 mg daily, to 1600 mg 3 times daily; the ‘average’ seems to be 1000-1500 daily.
Vitamin D : This is a powerful antioxidant and anticarcinogen. However, because the main source of this vitamin naturally is exposure to sunlight, the anticarcinogen properties can get lost amid the other carcinogenic properties of being in the sunlight for long periods of time. You can supplement this topically, but avoid megadoses.
Vitamin E (aka Alpha tocopherol) : Helps to rehydrate the skin; prevents inflammation; protects from sun damage; reduces dry, rough skin; and perhaps most notably, significantly increases the healing rate. Like Vitamin C, this is a powerful antioxidant. It seems to work equally well for general skin care when used topically or taken as a supplement; and, to some extent, can also be found in the diet, in such things as vegetable oils, nuts, seeds, olives, spinach, and asparagus. Avoid megadoses though; while unlikely to do direct damage, it is possible to develop an allergy.
Vitamin K : Helps repair under-eye circles and heal bruises. Best used topically when and where needed.
Alpha-lipoic acid : A powerful antioxidant, that unlike most can penetrate both water and oil, making it more effective for treating skin. It can also greatly increase the efficacy of other supplements, particularly other antioxidants. It can be used topically or taken as a supplement.
Hyaluronic acid : Strong anti-aging and moisturizing properties; keeps the skin looking smoother and younger. It helps to ‘lubricate’ the joints for freer movement in addition to its skin-helping properties.
Essential Fatty Acids (esp. Omega-3 and Omega-5) : Helps reduce the production of irritating skin-oil; also helps treat acne, eczema and psoriasis. These can be taken as supplements or found in the diet. In the diet, they can be found in such things as vegetable oils, fish (such as salmon and tuna), and nuts. Fish oil capsules and Evening Primrose capsules are also good sources.
Chromium : Helps to fight acne and reduce infections. Recommended dose when taken internally is around 150 mcg daily.
Zinc : Helps to promote healing; reduces scarring and acne, as well as treating eczema and psoriasis. Also an antioxidant. Recommended dose when taken as a supplement is around 25-30 mg daily.
Tuesday, November 08, 2005
THE OCCURRENCE OF ACNE
Acne is the most common skin disease during adolescence and early adulthood. It peaks in females between the ages of 14 and 17 and in males between the ages of 16 and 19. Males are affected more severely than females. Eighty-five percent of high school students will have some acne. Ten percent of those with adolescent acne will continue to suffer from it into their 20’s and 30’s. And sometimes “adult acne” will begin in the 20’s, 30’s and 40’s and later years and continue due to stress and fatigue which can cause increased production of hormones by the adrenal gland with increased levels of androgens. These hormones worsen acne. Six percent of females and eight percent of males in their fifties and later still suffer from acne. Acne affects more than 17 million adult Americans and approximately 60 million adults in other countries.
Saturday, November 05, 2005
Basic Acne Terminology
Pustule: White cells of the body respond to the inflammation of the sebaceous gland and form pus.
Inflamed papule: A red bump without an overlying pustule occurs when the inflammation is deeper and not able to point to the surface of the skin.
Cysts or nodules: Avery intense or deep inflammation causes painful, pus-filled cysts which can be as large as half an inch. These heal with a scar due to the depth of the inflammation
Localized cystic: a few cysts on face, chest and back
Diffuse cystic: wide areas of face, chest and back involved
Pyoderma faciale: inflamed cysts localized on the face of females
Acne conglobata: highly inflammatory, with cysts that communicate under the skin with abscesses and burrowing sinus tracts
Inflamed papule: A red bump without an overlying pustule occurs when the inflammation is deeper and not able to point to the surface of the skin.
Cysts or nodules: Avery intense or deep inflammation causes painful, pus-filled cysts which can be as large as half an inch. These heal with a scar due to the depth of the inflammation
Localized cystic: a few cysts on face, chest and back
Diffuse cystic: wide areas of face, chest and back involved
Pyoderma faciale: inflamed cysts localized on the face of females
Acne conglobata: highly inflammatory, with cysts that communicate under the skin with abscesses and burrowing sinus tracts
Wednesday, November 02, 2005
Improving The Appearance of Acne Prone Skin
Acne-Ltd III has successfully been marketed internationally since June 1997. When applied topically, Acne-Ltd III improves the appearance of acne prone skin. Acne-Ltd III can be used on skin which has been inflamed by acne pimples, acne cysts, blackheads, whiteheads, rosacea and hormone- related acne such as teenage acne, pregnancy acne or peri-menopausal acne.
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