Common Misconceptions About Acne

1) Acne is caused by dirty skin. Acne pimples are not caused by dirty skin but by clogged pores. In fact, if you wash your skin hard and frequently, you can actually make your acne worse. Vigorous washing and scrubbing will irritate the skin and make acne worse. The best approach to hygiene and acne: Gently wash your face twice a day with a mild soap and pat dry. Aggressive cleansing of the skin will irritate it, causing the skin to produce more oil to form a protective barrier against abuse.

2) Chocolate or fatty foods cause acne. It may seem that each time we eat certain foods our skin erupts in acne, but its not so much the specific food as it is the acidic nature of the food. The key is to balance your intake of acidic and alkaline foods, which keeps the skin in the proper pH range.

3) Stress causes acne. Stress can not cause acne, but it can make acne worse, and having acne can be very stressful. When the body becomes stressed, the adrenal cortex converts adrenal androgens to testosterone in BOTH men and women, resulting in overactive sebaceous glands. The ovaries produce 25% of the testosterone while 75% is converted from adrenal androgens in the normal female. Women only have 10% of the testosterone that men have. Men have thicker skin and muscles than women and can handle much more testosterone. When the male or female body is stressed, the adrenal androgen conversion can almost double the testosterone in both men and women. This causes the T zone of the face to be oily, while other areas are still dry from dehydration. Adult acne and rosacea are sometimes by-products of stress and/or dehydration. Water and estrogen calm the "body's stress alarm system". The most important element of acne treatment is to keep the skin (body) hydrated. Water is a most important acne treatment in that it is alkaline (pH 7.3) and can be considered a natural treatment or an almost free acne treatment.

What is Acne-Ltd?

Acne-Ltd III™, the third generation of Acne-Ltd, will improve the appearance of acne, seborrheic dermatitis, and rosacea. Initial studies of test subjects with acne indicate, and 98 percent of previous Acne-Ltd users confirm, that Acne-Ltd is extremely effective in soothing the skin to lessen the appearance of acne-related papules, dilated facial vessels (telangiectasis), and facial redness (erythema).

There is a need today to find new and innovative ways to treat acne and other skin conditions naturally without the use of drugs, lasers and sometimes harmful chemicals. This is not an unrealistic acne treatment goal. It is possible to live with, control and manage acne safely and effectively.

Effective skin care for acne must address the issues related to formation and production of pimples. The symptoms and appearance of acne can be controlled. The treatment of acne calls for some self-discipline and willingness to change, and an understanding of the causes of acne.

Within the Acne-Ltd website, you will discover new methods of treating acne through changes in diet, lifestyle habits, and the successful use of Acne-Ltd. We will explain the primary causes of acne; how exposure to the sun can affect acne; the most effective way to apply Acne-Ltd III; and the advantages of Acne-Ltd III over other treatments commonly used by "acne sufferers.

Many acne sufferers have been frustrated for years by unsuccessful or marginal results from their acne treatments. Many of you will note that prescription medications such as steroids, retinoids, accutane, and various light laser treatments do not work for you and, in fact, can cause additional damage to the skin. The oral and topical antibiotics can work for up to several months before the bacteria become immune to the antibiotic, causing the antibiotic to no longer be effective. The harsh and aggressive ingredients in many acne treatments cause skin redness and irritation. The goal in treating acne is to promote clearer skin without damaging the skin. This goal is attainable and the method is Acne-Ltd.